Balinbrae Westies of Arizona

Toddcrest Balinbrae Ruffian, CGC. Nicknames: Ruffy, PreWash. Sire: Ch. Toddcrest Rebel Rouser. Dam: Champion Bar-Dan's Romance of Toddcrest. Status: Chief pet. Birthday: January 5, 1995. Favorite toy- Lizards, any type, real or fake. Favorite spot: top of the couch. Favorite song: Anything by the Baha Men. "Ask Ruffian": An advice column hosted by the "West's Most Western Westie." Ruffian is the main "house dog." A graduate of "Movie Dog School," he is proficient in acting (badly). Specifically, Ruffian's abilities include waving goodbye, playing "stick 'em up", and the obligatory "rolling over." Point your finger like a gun and say "bang bang", and he will stick his front paws high in the air, then tumble to the ground and roll over. He has his first leg of "Obedience Training", and is a "Canine Good Citizen." He has also adutioned for a movie. When he's not rehearsing his lines, he's helping around the house with chores. Ruffy loves doing the dishes and tries to teach the other Balinbrae Westie puppies the proper technique. His ability at licking plates has caused some concern to the folks who manufacture Cascade and has earned him the nickname "Prewash." Ruffian lives his life with gusto. He's very competitive. If one of the other dogs is being affectionate, Ruffian will run over to you and be twice as affectionate. He is one of the most spirited, friendly, and loving Westies ever. He is also Raine's very best friend.

Ruffian and Nora, celebrating the start of his advice column

Ruffian's Obedience class. Ruffian is the third student from the left.

Back when there were only two Balinbrae Westies: Maggie and Ruffy. Maggie's on the left and has just told Ruffian a very funny joke.

Ruffian was six months old here. This is one of my favorite pictures of him.

Ruffian audtions for a zombie part in Night of the Living Dead. He did not get the role. Maybe next time.

Ruffian very happy that we added more girls to his harem, now we have Maya, Shanna, and Maggie. Ruffian is on the extreme left.