Updated: 3/2/2006; 4:00:26 PM

Pepe the Cajun Squirrel Dog

All I wanted was a little lap dog.  About 7 lbs. of love and fur.  A warm little creature whose world would revolve around me.  As they say, 2 outta 3 ain't bad.  Before the next litter of rat terriers could be born at Wishbone Kennels (in French Settlement, Louisiana), I agreed to go with Brent to "look" at some puppies of a new breed, called Cajun Squirrel Dogs.  Brent being an avid hunter and sportsman, he really wanted a hunting dog.  And it just so happened, there was a breeder in the neighborhood.  So, I agreed to have a look.  And that's when I fell for Pepe.  At 9 months old, he's 25+ lbs., and still growing.  But he's smart as a whip, and as lovable as they come.  And his world revolves around me -- that is, when he's not barking treed (Squirrel Dog talk--don't worry, it's not contagious).  Stay tuned for more of Pepe's Tales . . .