Photos and text by Holly Leitner
There’s an old adage: “In my next life, I want to be a dog.” And these Lake Country dogs prove that indeed, they all lead a dog-gone good life.
NAME: Rascal
PARENTS: AnneMarie and Ken
HOME LAKE: Pewaukee
BREED: French Bulldog
FAVORITE LAKE PLACE: Hanging on the patio lakeside.
CANINE PASTIME: She won’t let her family go on the boat without her.
PET PEEVES: Treats that involve fruits or vegetables.
NAMES: Timmie and Larry
PARENTS: Nick and Jamie
HOME LAKE: Pine
BREED: Norwich Terrier
FAVORITE LAKE PLACE: On the patio lounge chairs and under the umbrellas.
CANINE PASTIME: Chasing away the geese.
PET PEEVES: Chipmunks and cheese wrappers.
NAME: Brielle, nicknamed Bree
PARENTS: Chris and Craig
HOME LAKE: Okauchee
BREED: Jack Russell Terrier
FAVORITE LAKE PLACE: Party Island
CANINE PASTIME: Diving off the pier.
PET PEEVE: Nothing—she’s simply always happy!
NAMES: Benja and Lotte Da
PARENTS: Marty and Arleen
HOME LAKE: Okauchee
BREED: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
FAVORITE LAKE PLACE: The chaise lounge and on the boat.
CANINE PASTIME: Sunbathing and guiding the pontoon.
PET PEEVE: Lack of attention.
NAME: Roxy
PARENTS: The Pucetti Family
HOME LAKE: Pewaukee
BREED: Yorkie Wheaton
CANINE PASTIME: Paddleboarding with daughters Marissa and Melanie.
PET PEEVE: Seeing deer, rabbits and squirrels walking through HER yard—and not being able to catch them.
View more of our Lake Dogs collection on our “sister site” – atthelakemagazine.com.