Layla and Bear

Valerie and Steven Nadler's dogs have New York City–sized personalities and a serious love of food and toys

Layla and Bear
Feb 17, 2021

Owner: Valerie and Steven Nadler

Location: New York, NY

Dog Name: Layla and Bear

Age: 13 and 10

Breed: Bichon Frise (smart, loving, sweet) and Shih Tzu/Brussels Griffon mix (sweet, funny, affectionate)

In a Word: Layla: personality galore; Bear: growling goofball

Job Title: Layla the goldfish: Will keep eating as long as food is offered. Bear the Zelig: Silently appears from nowhere

Star Quality: Layla has the most unique and distinct personality. She is funny, tough and her own person! Bear is gentler, mushy and darling, then growls like a wild beast when he feels like playing.

Best Bud: Layla is a Mama’s girl. Bear is an equal-opportunity love child; makes the rounds of Mom, Dad and visiting daughters.

Favorite Reward: Layla: Food, food food. Bear: Basketful of stuffed toys with four or five favorites, especially the rose and the gnome!

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