Ann Daugherty & Pearl, Gracie, Pogo, and Jane

Who is in the photo at the right?That’s me, Ann Daugherty, with Pearl, my seven-week-old Border Collie.My other dogs are Gracie, 11 ½ year old Samoyed, Pogo, 7 year old Samoyed, and Jane, almost three year old Border Collie.When I’m at work, I sell super premium dog food and supplies. I love meeting concerned pet owners and helping them make good choices about nutrition for their pets...and

Kristine Tonks & Shiva

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Kristine. My day job is at a non-profit organization but what I really love to do is eat cheese, read pretentious novels, and post photos of my dog on the Internet. It's too bad I have yet to find a way to get paid for the latter but I'm working on it! My dog's name is Shiva. She is around two and a half years old. I say around because we're just going off

Wendy Orr & Harry

Who is in the photo at right?I'm Wendy Orr, author of children’s & teenage books, (including Nim’s Island, Peeling the Onion and The Princess and Her Panther) and Harry, a 3-year-old Poodle X Bichon Frisé.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Celebrating the first spring day warm enough to have coffee outside on our regular morning walk.What's brewing?Long Black Coffee – the Australian

Karen Ramstead & her dogs

Who is in the photo at right?

My name is Karen Ramstead and I am a 'professional' dog musher. I have around 65 purebred Siberian Huskies (aged anywhere from 6 months to 15 years), a Great Pyr rescue, and a neurotic little border collie.

I had 16 dogs with me today - Jinx and Casey, See and Meg, Smartie and Boo, Kelly and Tramp, Wolvie and Crunchie, Wifi and Utin, Astro and TopDog, Roscoe and

Maryglenn McCombs & Garcia

Who is that in the photograph at the right?

That’s me, Maryglenn McCombs, and my beloved Old English Sheepdog, Garcia.

What’s the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We’re celebrating the release of a new mystery by Don Bruns, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (Oceanview Publishing) in which Garcia plays a major role.

What’s new since we last checked in with you and Garcia?

All sorts of things!

Pat St. Onge & Jack and Moo

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Pat St. Onge, and these are my two Siberians, Jack and Moo.

I'm an artist and work from home doing digital illustrations for a publisher of educational materials. I also paint – watercolor, acrylics, and ceramic glazes. I have a website at www.stongestudio.com.

Jack and Moo are both 5-year-old Siberian Huskies. Jack is our handsome male, and Moo is our cute

Ann Littlewood & Murphy

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Ann Littlewood and I write zoo mysteries. The latest, Did Not Survive, stars pregnant zoo keeper Iris Oakley and a pair of elephants at Finley Zoo in Vancouver, Washington.

With me is Murphy, who keeps me connected with real animals. He’s about a year and a half old and might be a Corgi mix or a Tibetan spaniel or part Sheltie. No idea. He’s never tried to herd

Ann Crowder & Sage and Toby

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, I’m Ann Crowder and these two are Sage and Toby. After years of Federal service as an accountant, I’m enjoying retired life with days full of dogs, volunteering and quilting. After Sage came into our lives almost a year ago, I decided to write a blog about her adventures growing up. Actually, she writes it—I just help with the big words.Toby is our old guy. He’s

Samantha Daley & Rugby

Who is in the photo at right?That's me, Samantha Daley, and my dog Rugby. I am a full time student at UMBC, majoring in biochemistry. I am also an apprentice at Applewoods Dog Training.Rugby is a two-year-old Maltese. His full name is Mister Rugby Sevens CDX RN.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?We were taking an early morning training trip to Sunset Park. We brought along Diesel the

Pascal Inard & Bella

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Pascal Inard, I’m an IT project manager and co-author of a book called Paw Steps to Happiness.Bella is a Westie aged 2 and a half.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?It’s spring now in Australia and the days are getting warmer, so I have my breakfast with Bella outside; it’s a very pleasant start to the day. I listen to the birds singing in the

Katie Campbell & Annabell

Who is in the photo at right?

Hi, I am Katie Campbell and I am a professional lifestyle photographer. I own and run Katie Campbell Photography.

I consider Annabell the mascot of the company. Annabell is an 8-month-old female goldendoodle (golden retriever and poodle).

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Having coffee is an everyday routine in this household! Every morning Annabell

Gini Koch & Harley Quinn, Mileena, Goulash, and Baraka

Who is in the photo at right?

My husband is with our Dalmatian, Harley Quinn; my daughter is with our American Staffordshire Terrier, Mileena; and I’m with our late Komondor, Goulash.

In the photo just below, left: the girl dogs with their new little brother, our Pit Bull, Baraka, who we got after Goulash went to the Great Dog Park in the sky.

I’m Gini Koch, an author -- I write the Alien

Beverly Varnado & Lucy

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Beverly Varnado with my dog, Lucy. We’re at the foot of the storied Arches at the University of Georgia. I’m a screenwriter, blogger, and author of three novel manuscripts. I’ve won several awards for screenwriting, which include being a 2009 finalist for the international Kairos Prize. I currently have a screenplay “Give My Love to the Chestnut Trees” under

Roxanne Hawn & Lilly and Ginko

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Roxanne, and this is Lilly. I’m a professional freelance writer and dog blogger. Lilly is a 6-year-old smooth coat border collie. We live in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Our blog is called Champion of My Heart.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Thanks to my very independent job and living in a relatively rural, remote location, I work from home most

Rachel Aaron & Lettie

Who is in the photo at right?Myself, Rachel Aaron, and my dear little dog of very little brain, Lettie. (Aliases include Lettie Biscuit, Pumpkin Princess, and Letterbox Edition). I am a the author of The Spirit Thief, book one in The Legend of Eli Monpress, a humorous/adventurous fantasy series about a charming wizard thief. Lettie is a little sausage roll of a dachshund/pit bull mix who spends

Veronica Schiller & Thomas

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Veronica Schiller: I am about to launch a line of puppy treats, we are in the final stages of the packaging, so it is very exciting. I used to be a jewelry designer, but randomly now I am a pet lover and dog treat chef!My puppy’s name is Thomas, he is a gorgeous male King Charles Cavalier, he’s almost 2 years old. January 12 is his birthday, only a day

Amy Siegel & Ray, Flirt, and Bodhi

Who is in the photo at right and below?That would be me, Amy Siegel, recently retired from a long career in Information Technology with Australian Shepherds, Ray who is 13, Flirt, 7 and Bodhi, 4.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?It's an every morning thing with me an the herd. There's no getting going without it.What's brewing?Trader Joe's Decaf French Roast prepared with a vacuum

Jack and Anna Peckitt & Quozzi

Who is in the photo at right?That's Jack Peckitt, one of Yorkshire friendly faces; he breeds and trains gundogs in North Yorkshire, England and lends his dogs out to his wife Anna's bed and breakfast guests at Carr House Farm, Ampleforth in North Yorkshire.Quozzi, born on April 1st 2008, is a working lemon and white cocker spaniel bitch.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?We stop for

Noelle King & Asa and Booker

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Noelle King, and I'm a medical assistant and part-time baker. My fur kids are Asa and Booker. Asa is an eight-year-old female English Pointer/American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Booker is a two-year-old male yellow Labrador Retriever.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?It's a quiet Saturday morning at home, and there's no need to rush off to

Jan & George

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Jan and this is our dog George, I’m married to Howard and have one son called Simon. We live in the county of Shropshire in the UK; I work in a local Technology Collage as a General Assistant / technician.George is just coming up to his first Birthday, he’s a Welsh Terrier.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?A chance to catch up with a friend (she’s taken

Priscilla Phang & Eva

Who is in the photo at right?That's me, Priscilla Phang and the little girl next to me is Eva, a Shetland Sheepdog. I give private tutoring at home since I quit my teaching from a school a few years ago. Eva is turning one year old on 27th Novermber. My husband and I are going to take her to a park in the morning and have our lunch over there.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I enjoy

Cheryl Richardson & her dogs

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Cheryl Richardson. I am a Senior Library Assistant at Middle Tennessee State University’s Walker Library.My dogs are (left to right) Molly (F, 3 yrs.Doxie mix), Shiloh (F, 11 yrs. Jack Russell/Doxie mix), Fergie (F, 8 yrs. Red Heeler/Shepherd mix), Shingo (M, 3 years Doxie/Chihuahua mix), Indiana Bones (M, 3 yrs. Rat Terrier) and Cheryl.We’ve since added:

Kathleen Coy & Cloud

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Kathleen Coy and I'm an artist. Although dogs aren't the only thing I paint, they are probably my favorite subjects to paint. Dogs embody our finest characteristics (loyalty, honesty, unconditional love) and when I can convey these qualities in a painting, it's like a celebration of all that's right in the world. Cloud is a nine-year-old male Rat Terrier,

Jenn Waters & Corbin

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Jenn Waters and I work for a local college. My pooch is Corbin, he's 16 months now and we call him the American Mutt - mostly we think he's some mix of American Staffordshire, Great Dane, Lab & Boxer... but who knows! Someday we might do a DNA test for him, but for now... he's just a Corbin!What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?A friend of mine was

Bruce DeSilva & Brady

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Bruce DeSilva. I was a journalist for 40 years before I retired last year to write crime novels full time. The first, Rogue Island, was just published; and I recently finished writing the second. My best friend is a 14-month-old male Bernese Mountain Dog named Brady.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I go out early nearly every morning for

Patrick Shannahan & Riggs

Who is in the photo at right?That's me, Patrick Shannahan, and Red Top Riggs, my champion sheepdog.My home is on a small sheep ranch in Caldwell, Idaho, where I run a commercial flock of Katahdin hair sheep and work with individuals to train and work livestock dogs at Red Top Kennel.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I usually look forward to coffee every morning. My day doesn’t start

Heather Gudenkauf & Maxine

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Heather Gudenkauf and I'm the author of The Weight of Silence. Maxine is a five-year-old, female German Shorthaired Pointer.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?A beautiful Sunday morning on our deck.What's brewing?No coffee for me. Diet Coke.Any goodies to go with the Diet Coke?A cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting!Any treat for Maxine on this

Eve Marie Mont & Maggie

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Eve Marie Mont, English teacher and author of Free to a Good Home, my debut novel inspired by my shelter pup, Maggie, a Jack Russell-Boxer mix now thirteen years old.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Since I’m a high school teacher, I get up most days at 5:15. When I leave the house, my husband and pup are usually still in bed (I’m so jealous!), so the

Katelyn Nesi & Bambi

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Katelyn Nesi. I am a professional photographer. Bambi is my Chihuahua and my best little 5-year-old gal pal. She hides from my camera, but I always manage somehow to capture her silly personality.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I don’t drink coffee, but as the weather cools I enjoy drinking hot chai tea.What's brewing?Organic Chai Tea with

Anne Gracie & Chloe

Who is in the photo at right?I'm Anne Gracie and I write historical romances (Regency era) for Berkley Books. My dog's name is Chloe. She's an 8 year old tri-colored Australian Kelpie with a little Blue Heeler in the mix. They're both working breeds — sheep and cattle herding — and she's fast, loyal and intelligent.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Writing my morning pages. I usually

Jessica Dee Rohm & Daisy

Who is that in the photo at right?My name is Jessica Dee Rohm. I am an author of three novels, including Make Me an Offer and the newly released Sugar Tower - both of which prominently feature those wonder creatures of the universe, dogs!Sugar Tower, easy to acquire in print or Kindle download at Amazon, is a mystery featuring a female sleuth and her side-kick, a Jack Russell terrier named

Jana Hall Papa & Baby Girl and Lola

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Jana. By day, I am in sales, but my passion is pugs and pug rescue.Baby Girl is the fawn pug that I'm holding. She is 11.5 years old.Lola is the black pug. She is 6 years old. Some people don't know that pugs can be black too.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Every day is an occasion for coffee! But today was a beautiful day so we spent some time

Cyn Thomas & Scout

Who is in the photo at right?That's me, Cyn Thomas, owner and designer at RiverDog Prints, a custom paper goods company. I'm with Scout, who is 9-years-old. She is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the dog love of my life. We are both involved with RiverDog Prints. Scout writes a Dog Blog from her point of view and I have my own blog that covers business, family and Scout.What's the occasion for

Maria Morgan & Precious and Joe

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, I'm Maria Morgan, and these are our two retrievers, Precious Princess, and Mighty Joe. I'm an inspirational/devotional writer who also loves writing children's stories. Currently, I'm working on a devotional series and am a regular contributor to a local publication, Around About Cumming. I must say, these two furry friends have provided the inspiration for

Diane Bruder & Blues Traveler and Ginger Snaps

Who is in the photo at right?That's me, Diane Bruder, with my dog, Blues Traveler. I am a high school Speech, English and Drama teacher at Bay City Central High School and have coached academic teams like Debate, Student Congress, Forensics and Mock Trial. This fall I hope to work with Junior Student Council and an afterschool enrichment program for at risk youth.What are your dogs' names and