25 Things You Didn't Know About the Precision Lens Dogs

25 Things You Didn't Know About the Precision Lens Dogs

Through the years, four dogs—Dakota, Gunner, Dude, and Ki—have played the role of Precision Lens’ mascot(s). We all know that they are loving and playful; but here are 25 things we may not know about them:

1. Dakota's original name was Brooke.

2. Gunner came from a breeder near Green Bay, WI and never became a Packer fan.

3. Dakota loved to roll around in the mud.

4. Gunner's favorite toy was a stuffed orange carrot that he carried around constantly.

5. Dakota would fetch beer from the fridge and bring back the cap to be thrown away.

6. Gunner loved to fetch frisbees. 

7. Dakota once tried out for "Stupid Pet Tricks" on the David Letterman show.

8. Both Dakota & Gunner won the obstacle course at Game Fair.

9. When Gunner was 8, he was diagnosed with bone cancer and had his right leg amputated.

10. Dakota lived to be ALMOST 16 years old.

11. When Dude was a puppy he hated water and would not go in, even to fetch a duck.

12. When she's at the dog park, Ki loves people and tennis balls (in that order).

13. Ki's full name is Yippee Ki Yay.

14. Dude is named after Linda's dad who she affectionately nicknamed "Dude" when she was 5 years old.

15. When Ki was a puppy she had parvo and was the smallest one to survive.

16. Dude loves other dogs at the dog park and encourages them to play.

17. Ki likes to give hugs.

18. Dude is almost 5 and still doesn't like going in the water.

19. Ki is very smart and sensitive to people's feelings.

20. Dude just hangs out.

21. Ki hates getting her nails trimmed.

22. Dude & Ki's favorite morning ritual is getting peanut butter kongs.

23. Dude likes to hold hands.

24. Ki & Dude like to play "London Bridge".

25. Dude can hear butter being opened from the bedroom.