I don’t know the name of this handsome fella. Nor do I know his breed. Looks to be at least part poodle. Perhaps one of those fancy designer breeds: Labradoodle?

Anyway, he accompanied me for at least 3 miles of my long slow run this weekend. He’d run with me keeping at least two or three paces in front or behind me and would occasionally trail off for a dive into the mucky canal water to cool off.

He charged and romped about with the exuberance of a puppy; at times challenging me to catch him… dropping to a bird-dogging stance a mere 5 feet in front of me.

I’m sure he belongs to one of the homeowners along the canal. I hope he finds his way home… in the meantime… thanks for the company!