Athletes and Their Dogs

Ben Roethlisberger's dog licks his face at his Pittsburgh home.

Wilt Chamberlain jogs on a California beach with his dog.

Carmelo Anthony and pup.

Maurice Jones-Drew and his dog Phillip strike a pose during an SI photo shoot.

Before he was a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Drew Brees would hit the books at Purdue with man's best friend.

Phil Jackson, Jeanie Buss and their dog arrive at the 100th episode celebration for the "Dog Whisperer" With Cesar Millan. The three appeared on the show in 2008.

Serena Williams and her dog only travel first class.

Frank Thomas pets his dogs Bubba and Barbie during the "Dog Day" promotion at Comiskey Park.

Hall of Famer Ted Williams plays with his dog at their home in Hernando, Fla.

Greg Biffle and his dog Foster appear at a press conference to launch the NASCAR Pets calendar.

Tony Stewart makes sure to keep his dog close during an SI photo shoot in his hometown of Columbus, Ind.

Martina Navratilova poses with one of her many dogs during the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C.

Ben Sheets poses with his wife Julie and dog Bruiser.

Matt Birk and his dog Jake get in a workout at Birk's gym in St. Paul, Minn.

Vijay Singh and his dog take time out for a quick photo during a tour event in Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Ivan Lendl is photographed at his mansion in Greenwich, Conn., with his German Shepherd Viky

Mark Calcavecchia spends time at home with his children Eric and Britney and the family dog, D.J.

Joe Torre plays in his backyard with his 11-month-old daughter Andrea and the family dog.

Mike Alstott and his dog get ready for some fishing.

Lenny Dykstra, his wife and their two sons hang out in the family's backyard while the family dog tries to stay out of mischief.

Todd Helton and his dog pose together for a SI photo shoot outside Coors Field.

Pat Burrell and his dog Elvis arrive at a victory rally celebrating the Phillies' World Series victory at Citizens Bank Park.

Downhill skier Picabo Street washes her dog Dougan at at Aquadog in Portland, Ore.

Venus Williams and her dog leave the press conference during previews for a WTA event in Rome.

Charles Woodson and his dog enjoy a leisurely afternoon at Woodson's house in Oakland.