Charlie (after a haircut he looks skinny)

This is Charlie, our Cocker Spaniel.  He is 3 years old.  His job is to chase deer, groundhogs, and other unwanted critters.  Early this morning he chased a fox.  But his main job is to be a companion dog.  He’ll sit by the window and if he sees anything to chase he’ll bark to be let out, but after a couple of minutes he’s right back at the door wanting to come in.  He’s also a foodaholic.

This photo was taken right after the big snow in December.  You can see a deer which Charlie (by the garden gate) is trying to chase, but the snow is too deep and he can’t get over to where the deer is.  The deer usually wait until the last second to run…sometimes Charlie actually has to slow down so as to not actually catch one!