Perfect size.
As a 30 pound cocker spaniel, he is neither too big, nor too small. He is just right.
Twas the night before Christmas.
Only dog I've met who can actually spit a dog treat across the kitchen.
Thinks this is hilarious. Ptooies the cookie across the tile floor, then pounces on it.
Actually looks where you point.
Most dogs just stare at your finger.
Has a great sense of humor.
The harder we laugh, the more he repeats the laugh inspiring behavior, like the "spit and pounce" routine.
He will play soccer with you.
But only with his yellow and black soccer ball. All other balls are for fetching and dropping on your foot, the soccer ball he kicks back to you (actually slaps it with either hand).
Great life guard.
Whenever dad's head goes under water in the pool, Maxwell leaps into the pool and swims over to rescue his pal.
Hates long walks in the blazing heat.
When it is nice out, he'll walk forever; when it's really hot he'll poop, pee, and head for the house in two minutes flat.
Never met a living being he didn't like.
Not crazy about toddlers, because of course he hasn't been exposed to them, (since I have no grandchildren, but that is another list). But people, dogs, cats, ducks, squirrels, and lizards, he loves.
Max and his nephew Bruce.
Likes to watch Animal Planet, and dog shows.
This is a trait he shares with his nephew Bruce the GSP. (the world's smartest, and second best all-around dog.) His interest increased when we got the big HDTV.
Doesn't bark except when he wants your attention.
And then it's only once. The exception is when he is trying to warn his retarded dad about the danger of swimming under water.
Has never chewed up anything.
Even as a puppy; just didn't get the gnaw gene.
Rotates his toys.
He'll stand staring into his toy box for a minute or so before burying his head in the toys, and coming up with something you haven't seen in weeks.
Tells you what he wants to do.
If he wants to play tug-o-toy, he'll bring a ropey thing, for fetch, he'll bring a ball, if he wants to cuddle, he'll bring a stuffed animal.
He will sit up for minutes at a time.
Sitting up in classic begging position, means, feed me, let's go for a walk, or look at me I'm so cute.
May I have some pizza crust please?
