Self
proclaimed ring leader of the gang. Tolerates no disrespect from
underlings. Consider armed and dangerous. Known to kill snakes,
rodents, lizards, land crabs and cockroaches on sight. Will almost
knock you over to go on a hunt if you pick up a machete or scream.
Owns all she surveys and then some. Enjoys the beach and the boogie
board. Often seen in Apra Harbor. Can find gold and stainless
steel items under the sand. More accurate than a metal detector.
Also tests all new jewelry she sees with her teeth. May have been
a jeweler in another life. Points all birds, especially chickens
and caged birds. Throws the perfect fit when she doesn't get what
she wants, a real prima donna. Has learned to say '' I love you'' very clearly.
This is mainly used, at the top of her voice, as a manipulative
tool to get treats or out of her kennel. Also rolls over, speaks
Lassie, dances when she feels like it. Will dive for hotdogs.
Valentino
a.k.a. TINO
Father
of the first two litters. Has a short dog complex and willing
to take on anyone, any size, absolutely no fear. Known to kill
snakes, rodents, lizards, land crabs and cockroaches on sight.
Has been know to kill vermin larger than himself. Loves posing
for the camera. Guards food dish to make others jealous. Sits
up, rolls over, speaks, says I love you, dances. Kisses up to
be the center of attention. Latel seen digging for vermin with only his tail sticking out of the hole. Will do this 8 hours at a time. Now deceased as of September 2004. Was taken out by a poisonous toad (AKA Bufo marinas) He attacked it in the fenced yard and was gone in 15 minutes.
Bullet
Number
one son of Koko. Consider armed and dangerous. Known to kill snakes,
rodents, lizards, land crabs and cockroaches on sight. Led a break
out from the playpen at 8 weeks old and been on a life of crime
ever since. Able to jump fences up to 3 feet tall in a single
bound. Will fight to defend his food bowl. Pretends to be a good
dog for pets and belly rubs. Shakes hands,rolls over and sits
up. Will dive for hotdogs. Loves all forms of water. Sprinkler
jumping and water biting are his favorite activities. Has sniffed
out a cancer. Will run to whomever is singing so he can dance. Barks at thunder.
Hates having his ears cleaned. Loves water and baths. When ashamed
hides his nose under a towel, blanket or pillow.
Lightning
Fastest
tail wagger in the west. Will kill vermin if no one else is around
to do it for her. Definitely a creature of comfort. Never found
far from her master's feet day or night. A real protector. Not
a picky eater. Will dive for hot dogs. Loves all forms of water.
Sprinkler jumping and water biting are her favorite activities.
Always a tease and loves to bark at gang members, an instigator of
renown, but not a fighter. Loves a good cuddle and belly rub.
A four times proven cancer sniffing dog. Also speaks, sits, rolls over
and dances. Also loves the beach and swimming in the ocean. Can distinguish Auntie Karen's voice on the phone from over 40 paces. Will land in your face to get close enough to the phone to be heard by her Auntie! Does not do this for ANYONE else!
Esta
Later
Runt
and last born of Koko's first litter. Consider armed and dangerous.
Known to kill snakes, rodents, lizards and cockroaches on sight.
VERY manipulative to get her way. A definite Daddy's girl. Observed
to frequently play one parent off of the other for attention. Manipulative to a tee. Kisses up to mom, only to get dad's attention, where she abandons mom to get pets from Dad. Gets mom mad so dad will save her and pay attention to her. Very evil!
A definite bed hog, has pushed her dad out of bed several times,
also likes to take over the pillow whenever possible. Sits, rolls
over, dances, dives for hot dogs and will balance on her dad's
shoulder when he walks, will wait under the center of the pickup
if she thinks she has a chance of going for a ride. Loves all
forms of water. Sprinkler jumping and water biting are her favorite
activities. May also be seen on as the logo of her dad's hot dog business,
which is named after her. (and he says she's NOT spoiled!) Always a ham for a camera. The target of the coined term ''She is sooooooooo Esta''Latest ploy is to pretend to go out the front door, and then hide under the sink while mom runs around the neighborhood screaming her name. Mom frantically calls dad to come home and find her. When he does she comes out and sits on dad's lap as if butter wouldn't melt. Most likely to be killed by mom. ( ;)just kidding!)
Bingo
The
muscle man of the bunch. Always posts himself as the lookout and
defender of the territory.Consider armed and dangerous. Known
to kill snakes, rodents, lizards and cockroaches on sight. Don't
get in his way. Loves all forms of water. Sprinkler jumping and
water biting are her favorite activities. Thinks he should be
a lap dog in the evening hours. Willing to please most of the
time. Sits up, rolls over, speaks and dances. Now residing with sister Annie since his brother passed away, and Annie needed company. Has taken a nephew, Frazier under his muzzle for training. Has exhibited extreme patience with the little spoiled brat!
Character
a.k.a. Tall Girl
Always
posts herself on the highest point, be it top of the couch or
top of the fence. She is able to leap to 4 feet in a single bounce.
Often seen flying over her master's head as she is attracted by
anything. Loves to run circles around the house and yard at breakneck
speed. Leaps all that get in her way. Knows she is a pretty girl
and will use her wiles to get what she wants. Has learned to say
'' I love you'' and ''out, out, out, out out''. This is mainly
used, at the top of her voice, as a manipulative tool to get treats
or out of her kennel. (Do not give Valium, as it hypes her up. Drove the vet crazy saying''out, out, out, out out'' for five hours after treatment for a poisonous toad. Then proceeded to jump onto the dinner table for chicken. Normally has reasonable manners. Also rolls over, dives for hot dogs, speaks
Lassie, dances when she feels like it. Loves all forms of water.
Sprinkler jumping and water biting are her favorite activities.
Very vocal and has a whine that will drive you right over the
edge, which she uses liberally. Definitely a wanna be alpha female. Has recently taken to snatching empty tubes of Crest toothpaste from the trash and taking used dental floss, placing it over her tail and parading through the house. Since this behavior started in February, National Dental Health Month, I believe she may be a former dental hygienist in another life.
Rowdy
Don't
let his sweet face and mannerisms fool you. While he loves time
spent on a lap, his favorite pastime is hunting in the yard. He
will leave no stone unturned in a hunt for adventure. While not
a jumper, he will crawl up and over a fence if given an opportunity.
Has been known to climb the fence and go turtle diving in the
pond. He was thwarted only by the turtle's ability to hold her
breathe longer than Rowdy. Not one to give up easily he has repeated
this performance several times. Was able to carry a 1 lb. turtle up and over a 3 foot fence, remove him to the yard and munch his shell. (Turtle survived, but has expressed wishes to press charges and sue for damages). Also dives for hot dogs. Loves all forms of water. Sprinkler jumping and water biting are his
favorite activities. Some what resembles Jar-Jar Binks. Distinguishing
characteristic is that he wags his tail up and down instead of
side to side. Doesn't believe in doing tricks. A real cuddler and wanna be lap dog in the evenings. Will roll and slyly push others out of Mom's lap.
Arrow
Consider
armed and dangerous. Known to kill snakes, rodents, lizards and
cockroaches on sight. Distinguished by a black SR-71 mark at the
base of her skull. Spends most of her time at her master's feet.
Will dance in circles or backwards for more than 20 feet with
out touching the ground with front paw. If she sees another dog
do a trick she will immediately mimic them. Also sits up and speaks.
Swims at the beach, but avoids all other forms of water. Also
a fence creeper. Has a cut on her tongue received when trying
to snag a piece of raw fish away from the a 10 inch Red eared slider turtle by reaching under the fence with her tongue. The turtle won. Not one to quit she
went back to try several times again. Very vocal with a distinctive
raspy voice. Not willing to take a back seat to her sister Character
has been known to give as good as she gets.
Tiny
a.k.a. Kiki
Smallest
of the bunch, but every bit as feisty as her mother. Takes nothing off of
no one. Has perfected the pitiful whining act to a ''T''. Knows
what she wants and will demand it, from a cookie to dinner to
entrance into a room. Short enough to lead the pack on a loop
run under the coffee table, and takes great delight when the taller
ones forget to duck. Swims with joy at the beach, but avoids all
other forms of water. Beware as she is prone to nightmares from
which she awakes in fighting mode. Will do anything for a cookie.
Boo
The
princess elect of the group. Her mind is always plotting. She
is sneaky beyond belief and not one to turn your back on. Often
heard sneaking into lidded trash cans or onto end tables for forbidden
items. Has a weakness for all fresh vegetables and fruit. Will
drop everything she is doing at the sound of the cutting board.
Known to steal fresh carrots directly out of the bottom of the
refrigerator. Has a passion for fresh mango, papaya and melons. Will dance in circles or walk backwards for more than 20 feet with out touching the ground
with front paw. A master of disguise, has won many local costume contests. Loves all forms of water. Sprinkler jumping and water biting are her favorite activities. Has been known to bring a running hose into the house to play with. Another cuddler known to sneak into the bedroom to lay on the pillows,
Mopsy
Esta's
youngest daughter and a chip off the old block. She is soooo Esta.
Not afraid to demand whatever she wants, and does often. An April
Fool's puppy and loves to trick you.......any day. She may be
small, but a complete cut up and plays to be the center of attention
at all times. Will take on all comers over her food bowl. Named
after her quest to be comfortable at all times. A sly one, will lift a lip and growl at the others only on the side away from the master and under the audible level. Evil from the get go! Starts trouble and pretends to be the victim to get attention and sympathy. One to really keep an eye on. Unfortunately passed away during a seizure in December 04, and is sadly missed.
