The life of the Rat Pack - a day at the beach!

One of my BFFs is Tracey from K2 Rat Terriers. I want to be her when I grow up. She's an amazing mom to 2 great kids, an incredible mentor, has been raising some amazing Rat Terriers for the past umteenth years, is a UKC judge and she is an extremely talented photographer.

When we went to Premier in Kalamazoo, MI this June, we decided to go and check out the dog beach at Kruse Park on Lake Michigan in the town of Muskegon.

I want to share the amazing action shots she got of my little Rat Pack, who enjoyed the cool water and the sand dunes of Lake Michigan!

Air Rooster

Synchronized Head Shaking

Rodear is stalking Jada

Jada didn't take kindly to Rodear's stalking

There isn't much I don't like about this girl - all that muscle and even on sand she's a beautiful mover!

Air Sniper!

Jada's eyes always make her look really intense

Jada waiting for Sniper - LOVE this picture!

Me and my Pack

To see them all, click here.

Thanks again Tracey!

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