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!