Sports Figures and their Dogs

The following photos are from award-winning photographer David Woo's book ''Top Dogs and Their Pets.'' The book features a collection of athletes, politicians and entertainers posing with their pets. The answers below are from the pets' owners. I chose my pets' names because: Crockett -- Davie Crockett came from Tennessee too. Charlie -- Charlie Brown is Sally Brown's brother.If I could change one thing about my pets, it would be: Not a thing. They are characters, but in a great way.My pets' worst habits are: Eat too much.Behind my back people refer to me and my pets as: Dogs are too big.I wish my pets could: Lose some weight.Nobody knows my pets are: Cavalier King Charles.My pets' best assets are: So friendly.If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: Yellow Lab.My pets' favorite treat would be: They love all treats.My favorite time of the day to spend with my pets are: At home at night.

I chose my pet's name because: Wife Rhonda liked it for her ''girl''.If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: Nothing!My pet's worst habit is: Waking up every day at 5 am or 2 a.m. when we are in LA.Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: Strange combination.I wish my pet could: Live forever.Nobody knows my pet is: Pampered like she is.My pet's best asset is: Friendliness.If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: No Pet.My pet's favorite treat would be: Any people food.My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is: Evening.

I chose my pet's name because: I thought of a bunch of names. My favorite two were Max and Foster. I just liked Foster the best.If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: His lifespan. I wish it was the same as mine.My pet's worst habit is: He snores.Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: They say we are inseparable.I wish my pet could: I wish Foster could talk.My pet's best asset is: His personality. He can open and close doors. He learns new things quickly, even though he is 8-years-old.If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: I wouldn't.My pet's favorite treat would be: He loves 3M's dental bones.My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is: Anytime is a great time to spend with Foster.

I chose my pet's name because: Charlie is the name of the girls' maternal grandfather.If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: He wouldn't bark soooo much!My pet's worst habit is: Chewing on the shutters.Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: TD and his boy.I wish my pet could: Let himself out to go potty.Nobody knows my pet is: One of my best buddies.My pet's best asset is: Cute as a button.If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: A panther.My pet's favorite treat would be: Bacon.

I chose my pet's name because: He's named after Jack Nicklaus, the golfer's nickname, ''Golden Bear.''If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: He could dry himself off after the 20 times a day he's in the pool!My pet's worst habit is: Fly by bitings! When he's playing hard with a toy or dog sometimes, he's so excited, he'll bite your ankle or butt!Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: Father & Son.I wish my pet could: Talk to me.Nobody knows my pet is: Also a shredder.My pet's best asset is: His speed.If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: An elephant.My pet's favorite treat would be: Apples.My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is? Early mornings outside swimming.

I chose my pet's name because: After Father Joe Ryan -- great Catholic Chaplain and friend.If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: She has arthritic joints.My pet's worst habit is: Snoring some nights -- sleeps in her bed in our room.I wish my pet could: Fetch the newspaper.Nobody knows my pet: Likes to go to Starbucks with me and I get her pumpkin bread.My pet's best asset is: Kindness to everyone including the grandkids.If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: I would get another Lab.My pet's favorite treat would be: ''Milk Bones'' and pumpkin bread.My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is: Night - she is glad when I get home.

I chose my pet's name because: My mother's name was Martha Lee, but everyone called her ''Lela.''If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: That she would listen better to my commands. She likes to run off and ''hunt'' anything that flys.My pet's worst habit is: Her puppy habit of chewing things.Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: A dog lover.I wish my pet could: Bathe herself.Nobody knows my pet is: Already good at pointing birds.My pet's best asset is: Covering a lot of ground in a short period of time.If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: A yellow lab.My pet's favorite treat would be: Nolan Ryan tender-aged beef.My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is? Late afternoons when we go walking or running.

I chose my pet's name because: Lucky was already Lucky when adopted from the Flower Mound Humane Society.If I could change one thing about my pet, it would be: To come into my life sooner.My pet's worst habit is: Barking at other dogs while riding in the car.Behind my back people refer to me and my pet as: Velcro Buddies.I wish my pet could: Go everywhere with me.Nobody knows my pet is: Arthritic due to a broken leg as a puppy.My pet's best asset is: Just being Lucky.If I had to choose a different pet, it would be: Difficult for me. But, I would definitely adopt a dog in need.My pet's favorite treat would be: The treat being offered at the moment!My favorite time of the day to spend with my pet is: Every moment I have - especially for first light, early morning walks in the pasture.