Meet Our Dogs

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Abby
Owner: Carlo

Abby is Rottie mix with a big heart. The self-appointed Superhero of The Run, she will gladly intervene if other dogs have a misunderstanding. She loves wrestling and teasing her many friends with a stick or ball to induce a chase. Abby is looking forward to the first snow and can’t wait to lounge in the spring mud. Especially right after a bath.

Barkley
Owner: Julia

Barkley is a Canine Good Citizen and pug extraordinaire. Often referred to as "the man" by humans and dogs alike, Barkley is the unofficial playtime referee and good behavior enforcement k-9 of Sir William's Dog Run.

Baxter
Owners: Steven, Trisha & Stella

Baxter, an affenpinscher from Chicago via Affen Rescue, is Dodger's best buddy and very strange looking in a cute sort of way.

Ben
Owner: Dawn

A nearly five year-old yellow Lab, Ben is the self-appointed mayor of the dog run. He barks to maintain order, unfazed when no one pays attention. With his best buddy, Bono, and the occasional Parks Dept. Gator to chase, Ben thinks life is just fine.

Bird
Owner: Jennifer

Bird is a cattle dog/terrier mix who loves her siblings (Enzo and Rosie), the dog run and
agility.

Bodhi
Owners: Aleksi and Alicia

Bodhi is a one-year-old Lab/Pit mix who quickly befriends anyone that gives him attention. Amazingly mellow at home, it's dizzying to watch him run around the park--especially when he sees a squirrel. Bodhi is our only child, and he is our pride and joy!

Cabo
Owner: Brooksie

Cabo is a Portuguese Water Dog who is known for her love. She is quite the comedian and always keeps me laughing. Favorite activites: Swim, chase the ball, swim, chase the ball, and chase the ball some more. I don't think there is a greater love than that between pet and owner.

Cajun
Owner: Julia

To know Cajun is to love him. He is living proof that good things come in tiny, feisty, black puggie packages. A local celebrity, Cajun can often be found in the arms of a human admirer or prancing after his big brother, Barkley. Cajun sends special hugs to his biped b.f.f., Stella.

Chess
Owners: Ken & Scott

Chess was born in Missouri in 2004 and moved to the Upper West Side before being rescued and settling in here in Hudson Heights. Don't let her slight 6lb figure fool you – she holds her own in the dog run and will use her "cobra" moves to put anyone who bothers her in their place. Her sisters are Stella and Macy.

Chloe
Owner: Sara

Chloe is a 7 year old chow-chow mix who has been living near Fort Tryon park for less than a year. You can meet Chloe in the mornings or late afternoons when her mom is in town (they travel a lot!). She enjoys watching squirrels, sniffing the entire park, and sitting quietly near a person. She is a very sweet girl. Her mom rescued her in 2006 from 'Bobbi and the Strays.'

Cinnamon
Owner: Maria

Cinnamon is a happy mutt that came from the NYCACC three years ago. At 4 years old she is very much a people dog but is also easing into renewing friendships at the dog run. She is also a loud mouth ball thief and a mutt with pure breed standards ;-).

Coconut
Owners: Michelle & Angelica

Coconut is a beautiful White Westie pup almost a year old. She loves the dog run, and she helps make a happy home for Mom Michelle and daughter Angelica.

Colby
Owner: Craig

Colby was adopted from the North Shore Animal League at 11 weeks old and is now nearly 7.

Colby
Owner: Lori

Colby is a Portuguese Water Dog with a head like a boulder and a nose that can sniff a treat at 50 yards, easy. Birthday: 9-9-99. Height: chin-kissing when standing on his hinds. Favorite Food: donuts at coffee bark. Favorite game: tug my leash, or, hide and seek the cookie. We adore each other so much that we are considering co-dependency therapy.

Dodger
Owners: Steven, Trisha & Stella

Dodger is a very cheeky affenpinscher who loves toys, swimming, couch cuddles and Howlaween.

Duran
Owners: Xiomara & Martin

What Duran loves more than anything else in his little world is play-time! Oh and he loves leaving his dirty paw prints on your clothes too, so beware!

Eartha
Owner: Corey

Eartha is feisty and full of life and enjoys taking me to the dog run. She has begun modeling for a local dog wear company, worships the sphere (ball), and loves to slip in a kiss whenever possible .

Ella
Owner: Arlene

Ella Fitzgerald Roosevelt - the name says it all!

Enzo
Owner: Jennifer

Enzo is Rosie's sibling. He loves to bask in the sun.

Goose
Owner: Jennifer

Even though Goose is just a pup, she already calls the dog run home! She loves her new friends and can't wait to meet more!

Grace
Owner: Jeremy

Beware the doleful eye—its a trick! A shameless Frisbee® tease, she will offer you her toy and pull it just out of reach. When you do get hold of it—and you throw it poorly—you are no longer worthy. Sharpen your skillz! Her favorites are: Jack Daniels, Frisbee®, tacos and whatever may be in the trashcan.

Gracie
Owners: Dewey and Todd

Diva, pug, and international film star. Gracie can usually be seen lounging atop one of the tables at the run. Check out her latest film here.

Guga
Owner: May

Guga is named after Gustavo Kuerten, whose fans warmly espouse him with this nickname, and takes after his gregarious namesake. He is a little over a year old, and loves to joust around with his buddy brother, a pug named Paddy, and run after his FC Barcelona soccer ball thrown by his mummy May.

Handsome
Owner: Rich

Handsome is a 5 year old Poodle mix who loves being around children. Although there are no children at the Dog Run, he also loves being around his four legged buddies. On weekend mornings you can find Handsome "tango dancing" with his best friend Mickey!

Hans
Owners: Rick and Romney

Originally from rural Virginia, Hans moved to the Big Apple to pursue his dreams of being a star of the stage and screen when he was a mere 10 weeks old. He's very excited to be joining this eclectic company of dogs. He was last seen playing the title role in the pre-Broadway workshop of "Lassie, the Musical." His dream role is to play Bruiser, the Chihuahua in the Broadway hit "Legally Blonde." Thanks to Gracie for being such a great role model and inspiration. Love to my daddies.

Jesse
Owner: Liz

Jesse is a male min pin who is always up for fun...and he has a big tongue!

Julie
Owner: Lynn

According to Lynn, Julie teaches her every day to live in the moment and appreciate everything life has to offer. Visit Julie's Dogster Page.

Kaylee
Owners: Ginjer & John

Kaylee is a beautiful, sweet-natured brown brindle and white mixed breed rescue dog. There's probably some Pit Bull in the mix and maybe some Boxer but neither explains the pointy snout so who knows what else. In the run, Kaylee loves chasing, being chased, wrestling, and obsessively demolishing tennis balls. At home, she's most happy being a lap dog/love sponge/bed barnacle.

Kenzo
Owners: Yuko & Ron

Kenzo has a big passion for eating and sleeping. He is not much of a social doggie, but he sure knows how to warm up someone's lap.

Kuma
Owners: Yuko & Ron

Kuma looks just like St.Bernard, except that he has beautiful Husky blue eyes. He is a big teddybear with big heart. He is very loving toward people (especially babies & Kids), and to other animals.

Lulu
Owner: Teresa

Lulu is a beagle-size puggle! She loves hanging out with her friends at the dog run.

Lukas
Owners: Carlos and Stefanie

Lukas is a southern gentleman who recently came to the big apple to make it big. He's still working on his social skills to become a true New Yorker. He loves to chase other dogs around, especially the girls!

Macy
Owners: Ken & Scott

Macy was born in Oklahoma in 2002 and briefly lived in Philly before being rescued and moving to Gotham. She will be your best friend in the dog run if you pet her, but beware if you give her a treat! She will always remember you and where you keep your treats. Her sisters are Chess and Stella.

Mickey
Owners: Barbara and Randy

Mickey is a 2 year old terrier mix. He was turned into a city shelter as a stray, and rescued by a local organization. We adopted him in August of 2007. He's a large personality in a very small body. We were made to feel very welcome at the dog park, and try to go every day. We all love it there.

Millie
Owners: Ernesto and John

Millie is a lively Japanese Chin pup. She is inquisitive, loves walks and is always in the mood for some cuddles. Oh, and she's also a big fan of pigeon chasing.

Milo
Owner: Monica

Milo is a shelter rescue who's been living with mom for five years. His favorite activities include playing with the ball, chasing squirrels in the park and going on long walks. He also loves to take long naps and cuddle. Visit Milo's Dogster Page.

Molly Wee McFiddlestix
Owner: Kim

Be warned... if you decide to sit at the table, you may experience a tete a tete with Molly. She is very sweet, with a dash of craziness. Her favorite things are kisses, laps and 6 a.m. visits to the dog run.

Myles
Owner: Christine

At 6 years of age Myles is becoming more mature by the day, but plotting sneak attacks from under the pic-nic table is still his favorite game!

Nala
Owner: Raquel

Nala is a 5 year old, blonde Chow Chow who loves taking long walks. When at the Dog Run, Nala is usually off by herself exploring and not doing much running. You can occasionally see her playing a game of chase with the other dogs...but she's the one who likes to be chased!

Nellie
Owner: Leslie & Jason

Nellie is an energetic Coton de Tulear puppy who can often be seen in a playful boxing match with one of her friends at the dog run. If you catch her when she first arrives at the run, she's the fluffy white one...if you see her after she's been there a while, she's the
grinning dingy brown one. Either way, she's always eager to meet new friends, so watch out! She may just lick your face.

Paddy
Owner: May

Paddy the pug is not Irish, although he may pretend to be one on St. Patrick's Day to get an extra treat. He is two and a half years old, and is happy to lounge around with his brother, a Boston terrier named Guga, and beg for treats from his mummy May.

Razz
Owner: Lynn

Razz is just an all-around fun little guy! Visit Razz's Dogster Page. Razz is also on YouTube.

Robbie
Owner: Danita

Loves protecting the run from marauding squirrels, leaning on unsuspecting strangers for attention, showing the younger dogs really cool tricks like digging and rolling in smelly things. And really loves the whole dog run experience.

Rosie
Owner: Jennifer

Rosie is a 10 year old minpin who thinks the dog run is a buffet! She is Enzo's sibling, and they both remember the days before the dog run fence!

Rosie
Owner: Melinda

Rosie is a sweet, energetic, affectionate dog. She has been coming to the run since she was a little wrinkly puppy and loves chasing a tennis ball, playing tug of war and drooling. She loves kisses and hugs and most of all having fun making her mom pry a dirt and mud stained ball out of her mouth.

Rosie
Owners: Mike & Melissa

Rosie is a two year old pit mix who loves to run, wrestle, swim, and chase squirrels. She is looking forward to the arrival of her new human baby sister, due at the end of November.

Rufus
Owner: Susan

Rufus is a 3 1/2 year old Bichon/Poodle mix. Originally from San Francisco, Rufus is very happy with his new home in NYC - especially the fabulous Ft. Tryon Park and dog run. Rufus can be a little shy to play with the big dogs - but loves to chase the little ones!

Sammy, aka Puppa
Owners: Michael & Shauna

Loves people, dogs, cats, swimming, chasing skateboarders, and chewing on sticks, large or small. At 10 months, he is finally discovering the joys of fetch.

Schroeder
Owners: Beate & Tim

Schroeder, a yellow Lab/Beagle mix, is a Southern Gentleman from Arkansas via All About Labs rescue who loves to play with other dogs, swim (once he realized he could do it) and squirrel hunt. He went from a country bumpkin to a city slicker without missing a beat.

Secret
Owner: Rachel

Secret is a 12 year-old Golden Retriever originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a Canine Good Citizen and is known for her super-calm demeanor, except where food is involved. She likes hanging out at the park and meeting her new friends!

Stella
Owners: Ken & Scott

Stella was born in North Carolina in 2001 and moved to the Big Apple shortly after being rescued. She is always alert and protective in the dog run, and her colors make her the perfect referee when the big dogs start to act up. She will come across as shy, but once she gets to know you she will always greet you. Her sisters are Chess and Macy.

Teo
Owner: Sally

At 10 years old, Teo is one of the oldest continuous residents of the dogpark; we started coming back in 1998, when there were just three other dogs-- Angel, Puck, and Demi. Teo is especially known for his Flying Nun ears and people-oriented personality.

Toby
Owner: Dawn

A unique character,Toby is the only known Himalayan Snow Bassett in the world. Exhibiting the typical characteristics of his breed, he is an intrepid mountaineer. He summers in the Colorado Rockies, where in August he led a group of hikers to safety a distance of 11 miles over two 12,000 foot passes. The rest of the year he can be frequently be seen swimming the icy waters of the Hudson and leading expeditions on the trails of the Palisades. At the run he prefers to keep a low profile (he is a Bassett, after all!), and shamelessly concentrates on amorous pursuits and on charming the humans into petting him, at which he is very successful!

Toby
Owner: Beth

Toby is a mystery-mix who has been coming to the run since he moved from the streets of the Bronx to an apartment in Inwood. He’s a gentle giant that likes sniffing his friends, wiggling his body, the occasional wrestling match and standing on the tables.

Tulip
Owner: Deborah

After giving birth to a litter of puppies in Bed-Stuy, Tulip was abandoned. Only a pup herself, Tulip is now thriving in Washington Heights, and pulls her mommy to Sir William's Dog Run every morning, despite constant distractions by squirrels, birds, and of course every other dog she sees.

Tyner
Owners: Ronnie & Rich

Tyner is an 8 year old black lab mix that we rescued from a shelter in New Jersey - he & dozens of other stays were brought here from Puerto Rico. Tyner is a true sweetheart - though he is shy at first, once he gets to know you, he's the best friend you'll ever know. Like all of there other pups listed on this site, he is as spoiled as any dog can be.

Valentino
Owners: Ginette & Jim

"Never met a stick I couldn't lick" - Valentino is a shelter rescue and can usually be seen lounging in the safe harbour under the picnic tables. Polite, reserved, maybe a bit shy 'til he gets to know you. Voted most likely to act like a Hall Monitor and bark when he sees the other dogs getting rowdy! Don't expect any competiton, but loves to chase after the big boys....Enjoys hot dogs, greenies and CLEMENTINES!

Wilma
Owner: Phoebe

Wilma is a fun-loving miniature wirehaire dachshund. She loves the dog run and is always looking for a friend to play. Her favorite activities include running and chasing, eating, and looking for food left on the sidewalk.

Yoda
Owners: Bazil and Saori

Yoda just turned two years old in April '08!

Zeke
Owners: Diana and Jack

Zeke is a black dog with pointy ears.