A Dog's Life

Torums Scarf Michael is the father of 61 champions, but they never call. They never write ... would he even recognize their bark or bite? "Mick" is an ex-stud (felled by prostate cancer), a former dog show champ and in competition has defeated both sons and daughters.

For all his personal prowess as father of Kerry blue terrier show winners, Mick is not top dog. That spot belongs to the Melbee’s Chances Are, the hot dog who has fathered 66 Kerry champs to the runner-up's 61.

** Reproduction is over for him in minutes; children leaving him alone lasts forever. **