Mr. Riggs

Nicknames: Mr. Riggs, Riggser Boy, Yodel-boy, Fatboy, Dr. Riggs
Breed: TV Hound (Alaskan Malamute, but that fit better!)
AKC Registered Name: O'Mal's Lethal Weapon
size: 105 lbs.

Riggs is a great guy. One of two puppies, he was always content to let his litter sister have the limelight. While she charmed everyone with her spunky personality, he was just, well, there. Easygoing in every way, always obedient to his Mom Holly, he just didn't stand out in any way except physically. Structurally he was great - and cute as a button. He was an obedient little boy, easygoing and sweet. Potty training was going as planned, he willingly took a bath, got brushed, let me cut his nails. He liked to play with Holly and had no particular favorites in toys. Well, that has changed some. He didn't have to wait as long as Hoover to ascend to the throne - Riggs is our current Alpha Male and he does a good job. All those long talks with Grandpa Homer before he died must have made a big impression on Riggs because he is WONDERFUL with the puppies and even the old guys. Shadow liked him and Hoover did too. He takes the girls out to play and potty, tolerates puppy nipping and silliness. He is so patient and a great playmate.

He considers Mula & Jazzy, and now Mocha HIS girls and watches out for them -it's his job. He even tolerates the Super-Brat (aka Superman) who would love to unseat him from his throne. Riggs is the origin of the Superman Thump and also THUMPS when he wants out of his crate (quite a unique style - we'd never had a Thumper before Riggs) and can be quite annoying when he wants something because he will talk and talk and talk and you'll get no peace! His new nick name is Yodel-Boy because he doesn't howl, bark or talk - it's a yodel. He's also recently started to "whisper" like Hoover. Kind of a hoarse quiet howl. I guess he figures that's what big guys do. So, actually he does have a personality!

Riggs' LOVES TV. He is a TV addict! He will watch anything - propping himself on the bed and watching anything that's on - his favorite shows? Animal Planet (of course) and Medical Marvels - he likes watching the doctors in surgery. Can't figure that one out, though maybe he's thinking about medical school. He was always the one that alerted me to another dog being sick or not feeling well, so it kind of makes sense! Doesn't matter what is on though, he'll watch it - he LIVES for evenings in front of the TV set - but we have to watch because if the show is "too good" (aka dogs and 4 legged critters) he gets right on top of the TV and slobbers all over it! He almost shorted it out once it was so wet! He loves to watch TV so much I got him his OWN TV - but he complains because it's just a black & white and doesn't have cable! He likes the big color one with cable more.

In many ways he has the best qualities of Hoover and Homer. Riggs isn't intimidated by too much - even Shadow who he made friends with! He will always be a mama's boy - though they did have a falling out and a couple of major fights, but that is apparently behind him now - and he gets along with Holly just fine as long as they each have their space and in her old age she's not instigating as much. He will cuddle a little, but not too much. He was especially fond of Great-Grandpa Homer and before he died, would sit next to his x-pen "house" and quietly listen for hours while Homer must have told him stories of how to be a "big guy" and now that he's Alpha is doing everything Homer must have told him. He was always respectful and careful not to knock Homer down and ALWAYS said hello on his way outside to potty as a pup. He doesn't have a favorite toy - I think his favorite toys are his sisters' Jazz and Mula - if they go anywhere - so does he. If they go outside, he does too. He doesn't dig too much unless you forget he's outside (then he reminds you with dirty paws), but he does talk too much sometimes! In fact sometimes he won't shut up!!! He always has to get the last word in. He loves baths, and tries to climb in! He likes them so much he once fell asleep during the rinse off. He also likes ice cubes, and is good about never getting into things - he is totally trustable in the house anywhere (though he does like to steal toilet paper sometimes).

Riggs' Gallery

I don't want a kiss!!!	Who me?

One for the road?
So this is how we mooch, huh Mom?	But who will I play with if you move out?


Sleepy Puppy

I don't hear you....	Dork boy

Ha! Gracie! I won!	Over there...


Ya had to wake me up?	Riggs & his little sisters (Mula & Jazzy)

A relaxing bath	Who me?

Boooooorrring TV....	Better TV - a Medical show
Animal Planet - paws up! :Note the saran wrap over the TV controls - slobber protection! If the show is TOO good, it gets pretty wet so we have to protect the TV.