Woof! My name is New Yorkey.

I’m a Yorkshire terrier puppy. I wear a lot of cool clothes that I get from Madison. People think she is barking mad because of the crazy outfits she puts on me but I am the dog in the relationship. So I’m the one who gets to bark.

Living in New York City is great. There are a lot of dog runs for me to exercise in and meet friends. Central Bark is one of my favorite places. There is a lot to see like the statute of my hero Balto. Madison likes Belvedere Castle in Central Bark because she’s a princess and every princess needs a castle.

We walk to Central Bark but when we go other places in the city we take taxis and subways. I like taxis better than subways because I can hang out the window while the wind blows back my ears. I can’t really do that in the subway because it doesn’t go fast enough. New York City taxis go really fast.

My favorite number is four because I have four legs. That’s twice as many as Madison. I know that because I’m very good at math. That’s the advantage of having four paws; you have a lot more fingers and toes to count on.

I’m also very good at painting. The first time I went to an art museum I fell in love with the paintings on the wall. I like the idea that I can create something. Madison is very creative too. She designs all of our clothes. I’m more of painter. I like to walk through paint and then dance on a white canvas. Some people think that being a painter is ruff but I think art is a great way to express myself.

I’m short so I see a lot of things that are close to the ground. I don’t like people who litter because I see it up close. Throwing your gum on the street is really bad too. Sometimes my paws get stuck in it. The good part about being so close to the ground is looking at shoes. I learned that shoes not only taste good they can also look good. Madison has great shoes. She has a whole collection of sneakers, shoes, boots and flip-flops. Now I do too.

I have a lot of clothes. I have sweaters, jackets, hats, bows, collars and tutus. Madison bought me a mirror that’s very close to the ground so I can see what I look like in my clothes before I go out. I like to look my best because New York is a see and be seen City. You never know what celebrities you may run into like Lassie, Benji or Blues Clues.

My favorite time of the year is the summer because Madison is out of school and we spend a lot of time together. I don’t like the cold too much and it’s hard to walk on the sidewalks when the snow banks are taller than me. The fall is nice too because it’s fun to play in the falling leaves but the spring is a little wet for me. I don’t like water. It makes my fur stick together and I end up looking like a drowned rat. No one in New York City likes rats.

Madison bought Fred to play in the tub with her because I wouldn’t do it. The bubbles make me sneeze. Fred is a good friend. Sometimes he sits on my head so he doesn’t get lost. He’s even smaller than me. Madison says Fred is a prince but I think he may just be a frog. I’ve never heard Prince William gribbitt.

Fred and I play hide-and-seek when Madison is in school. He hops all over the house until I find him. He always finds me because my tail wags a lot. I try not to wag it but I can’t help it. Sometimes it seems to have a life all its own. Well it’s time for a good brushing so I have to go. Are you coming to New York soon? Make sure you write and let us know so we can meet you in Central Bark. Arf, Arf, Arf! NEW YORKEY