My Boy-Boy

Cash the Athlete

From the time he was a puppy, Cash loved to run. One of his favorite games was fetch, and if you threw a toy, he was gone before it hit the ground.

As he grew older, his love of movement never changed. He runs full speed through the yard, zigzagging from one direction to another, and somehow always seems to find the most interesting way to get where he’s going. If there is a chance to jump over something, leap onto something, or take a more challenging route, that’s usually the one he’ll choose.

More than one person has mistaken Cash for a cat because of how agile he is. He is strong, athletic, and surprisingly graceful for such a small dog.

Cash the Companion

As much as Cash enjoys playing, what I appreciate most about him is his company.

When I’m having a difficult day, Cash will often come sit beside me without asking for anything. He isn’t the type to cover you in kisses or constantly demand attention. Instead, he’ll sit close, rest a paw on me and stay there.

Cash also loves going places. If he hears my keys and realizes I’m leaving, he’ll often make it to the door before I do. More than once I’ve had to pick him up and carry him back into the house because he had already decided he was coming with me.

His favorite place in the car is up on my shoulders where he can watch everything going on around him. Whether it’s a quick trip or a longer drive, Cash is always ready to be part of the adventure.

Cash the Communicator & Learner

Cash has always been one of the most expressive dogs I’ve owned. He often makes little growling and grumbling sounds that feel more like conversation than anything else. If you respond to him, he’ll usually respond right back.

He also loves to howl. If I start howling, Cash will join in. Sometimes Coco joins in, then the puppies, and before long the whole house is howling together. It has become one of those little things that makes me smile every time it happens.

He is also very easy to train. Cash enjoys having something to do, and he seems to like the process of being given a command and figuring out what is being asked of him. He is attentive, responsive, and eager to engage when someone is working with him.

Cash in His Puppies

Many of Cash’s puppies inherit his beautiful green eyes and pink nose. They also tend to inherit his athleticism, confidence, and willingness to engage with people.

It isn’t unusual to see his puppies running, jumping, climbing, and exploring from a young age. Many of them are quick learners and seem eager to participate in whatever is happening around them.

I’ve also noticed that some of his puppies communicate the way he does. They make the same little grumbling sounds, and more than a few have inherited his love of howling.

Cash’s Legacy

Every puppy develops their own personality, but over the years I’ve seen many of Cash’s traits appear again and again. His athleticism, intelligence, confidence, and playful nature have left their mark on generations of puppies.

More than anything, Cash has been a loyal companion. He is the kind of dog that wants to be where you are, whether that’s running through the yard, riding in the car, or simply sitting beside you at the end of a long day.