Russell

Russell (Ch. Pine Hill Liberty Westward Bound) was born in Amherst, New York and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is a champion show dog. Since finishing his championship soon after his third birthday, he has retired to a life of hiking, swimming, entertaining his many girlfriends, and keeping his mother’s feet warm as she works. For the last four years, Russell has shared his home with Ariat the Border Collie, who appeared one day during a blizzard in the Sierras, and never left. Ariat, who constantly tries to herd all members of the household, is completely unimpressed by her brother’s accomplishments.

Russell in the High Sierras

Russell dons orange bandana for safety during hunting season

Russell (Ch. Pine Hill Liberty Westward Bound) wins his first major

Russell with Ariat, a very bad—but pretty—Border Collie

Russell upon hearing that his mom is leaving for a book tour

Russell as Zoolander, male model

Russell and Ariat in the Old West

Peakbaggers: Sonora Peak, Elev. 11,459’

Two-headed puppy beast

Russell the Snowman

Russell and Nina, expressing their inner cheeseheads

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Photo: Leslie Barton