Top Dogs and Their Pets

Top Dogs AND THEIR PETS

Photography by David Woo and Richard Pruitt Foreword by Diane Rehm

118 President Bush #43 Title Pet:

I chose my pet’s name because: If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: My pet’s worst habit is: Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: I wish my pet could: Nobody knows my pet is: My pet’s best asset is: If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: My pet’s favorite treat would be: My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is:

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121 Boone Pickens CEO, BP Capital Pet: Murdock

I chose my pet’s names because: I thought it was an interesting name for a dog, and it wasn’t common.

If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: He would be 2 instead of 12.

My pet’s worst habit is: His expectations are too high for his master.

Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: Boone and his assistant.

I wish my pet could: Talk.

Nobody knows my pet: Snores! My pet’s best asset is: He loves everybody!

If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: Another dog.

My pet’s favorite treat would be: Strawberries.

My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is? Before bed.

122 Karen Hughes Public Relations/Communications Executive, Global Vice Chairman Burson-Marsteller Pet: Breeze

I chose my pet’s name because: My husband and son are huge sports fans, so all our animals are named for sports figures. When we got our puppy in the fall of 1999, the local high school quarterback was Drew Brees (now the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts). “Breeze” is an adaptation of his name.

If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: She’s the best dog I’ve ever had and has an affectionate, enthusiastic personality so I don’t think I would change anything.

My pet’s worst habit is: Being too rambunctiously friendly when we have dinner guests, especially if they don’t like dogs as much as we do!

Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: How would I know if it’s behind my back? My husband says I talk to everyone like I talk to my dog….of course, I love my dog.

I wish my pet could: Live as long as I do.

Nobody knows my pet is: Afraid to walk through half-open doors.

My pet’s best asset is: Her devoted, enthusiastic personality.

If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: Another golden retriever My pet’s favorite treat would be: A bit stuffed animal that she could tear up and drag around.

My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is: Our neighborhood walks together-she gets excited when we take out our tennis shoes, and we can’t use the word “walk” unless we are going to take one because she knows what it means.

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125 Larry Mahan Rodeo 6-Time All-Around World Champion, and 2-Time World Champion Bull Rider. Pet: Ms.

I chose my pet’s name because: Ms., after the magazine, Ms. I thought it was a good magazine that gave women a chance to express themselves for things they were concerned about.

If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: I’d like for her to be younger. She has a cow sense and loves to work cattle.

My pet’s worst habit is: No bad habits!

Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: What a smart dog! She really communicates well and understands.

I wish my pet could: Live longer than me.

Nobody knows my pet: Helps me understand unconditional love.

My pet’s best asset is: Me. If I had to choose a different pet, it would be? Same dog.

My pet’s favorite treat would be: For me to compliment her, tell her she did a good job and that she makes me happy.

My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is? All the time. I let her run loose around all the animals.

126 Fess Parker Actor/Real Estate Developer/Vintner Pet: Jake

I chose my pet’s names because: He was already named when we got him.

If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: I would like for him to have a few more good years of life.

My pet’s worst habit is: Barking uncontrollably when I have visitors ring the bell at my home.

Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: Honestly, I’m not sure.

I wish my pet could: Do tricks, any kind.

Nobody knows my pet is: Very sneaky.

My pet’s best asset is: Marcella and I can take him to our Inn and even with the noise of the people laughing and singing, he is so well behaved.

If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: Another Standard Poodle.

My pet’s favorite treat would be: Chicken Strips and Greenies. He waits for them every night.

My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is? In the evening when we are watching TV, he wants our complete attention and to snuggle.

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129 Colleen Barrett President Emeritus, Southwest Airlines Pets: Blubber (left) Button (right)

I chose my pet’s names because: Because Blubber is an American Eskimo and dogs eat whale blubber in Alaska, I thought “Blubber” would be an appropriate name.

If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: I would bring back his sharp hearing and superb eyesight.

My pet’s worst habit is: He eats paper and/or towels, washcloths, etc. and he drags this stuff under my dining room table causing me to have to get down under there and try to clean it up.

Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: I have no idea.

I wish my pet could: Talk.

Nobody knows my pet is: My best friend---he keeps all my secrets!

My pet’s best asset is: He has a beautiful and intelligent smile; he was a great watchdog when he was younger—I always knew when a storm was coming before I ever heard thunder and if someone drove into my driveway before they even got to the doorbell, he would be at the door barking to welcome them.

If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: None.

My pet’s favorite treat would be: Hotdogs.

My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is? Nighttime, especially after a long, difficult day.

130 Tony Dorset Title Pet:

I chose my pet’s name because: If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: My pet’s worst habit is: Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: I wish my pet could: Nobody knows my pet is: My pet’s best asset is: If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: My pet’s favorite treat would be: My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is:

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133 Byron Nelson Golf Legend Pet: Peppy Lee Bueno

I chose my pet’s names because: That’s the name he came with: Peppy Lee Bueno. It refers to some well-known quarter-horse bloodlines.

If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: Sure wish I could ride him myself — I bought him for my wife, Peggy.

My pet’s worst habit is: Doesn’t come to you unless you have treats — gourmet horse cookies!

I wish my pet could: Play golf. Just think how far she could kick a golf ball.

Nobody knows my pet is: A golfer at heart.

My pet’s best asset is: He’s kind. When I first saw him, I told Peggy that Peppy has kind eyes.

If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: Probably a collie dog.

My pet’s favorite treat would be: Gourmet horse treats- We call them “cookies” – and Peppy sure does know that word.

My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is? Whenever Peggy ride’s Peppy, she brings him to me when I’m in the shop so I can say hello.