This Dog....

......is just too comfortable in his own skin.

Remember our dog Jude, the happy-go-lucky, mischievous college dog turned country pup? He enjoys every second of being out in the boondocks with the crickets and the cows, and he happily goes about finding things to get into or something fun to chase. He also likes to destroy things and roams about seeking things to devour, which often happens to be someone's shoes.

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When he's not asleep (or eating shoes) Jude takes great delight in sneaking into our pantry for a snack or into the trash. He also enjoys making friends with the FedEx guy, barking at noises, chasing our other dog Cooper, chewing up my kids' homework, splashing in the mud, and he especially delights in scampering through the house with an unsuspecting house guest's underwear. For Jude it's all in good fun and he seems oblivious to the fact that others may find his ways less than endearing. He simply can't understand why everyone else doesn't enjoy his antics. However sometimes Jude senses that someone may be a little annoyed; that's when he simply turns on the charm and instantly hearts melt. He's like the Brad Pitt of the canine world.

Jude may be the closest thing to a furry tornado with teeth, but on the cuteness scale he ranks a perfect 10.