Bonsai? Where do these names come from? Do I look like a tree or shrub? Or like I’ve been pruned? I don’t think so. OK, so my hair is a bit askew; we all have our days. I’m what’s called a “mixed breed”... maybe Terrier and some Spaniel, both sturdy branches on a varied family tree. (Hmmmmm ... there’s that tree thing again.)

Here are my credentials: I am smart, neat, attentive, brilliantly colored, eager to please, full of energy, fun-loving and, yes, a laughable tease. What’s life about if not having fun? It’s said that people live longer if they laugh more and have pets. Bonsai ... I’m your guy!