Dogs Desc.

diamond dogs

In spite of being ‘blessed’ by special powers that enable the DIAMOND DOGS to walk and talk like humans, they are still, essentially, dogs and their behavior and mannerisms reflect their true nature. For instance, they are very loyal, generally happy, and easy to please. They are also fiercely protective of their team and especially of Babe, their new ‘master’ (she insists they call her ‘coach’ but to no avail...) The world is a brand new place now that they live and act like humans, and every day they are learning something new. But sometimes, old habits die hard, and there isn’t an ‘All-You-Can-Eat Buffet” within 20 miles that the DIAMOND DOGS haven’t put out of business...

Even though they all share many ‘dog-like’ characteristics, each DIAMOND DOG is different is his own way. They are:

Name: SHEP

Breed: German Shepherd

Position: Pitcher

Shep is the leader of the team. A good-looking charmer, heroic and chivalrous, Shep has a 'golden arm' and can pitch a fast-ball at 104 mph! With an E.R.A. of 1.96, he's definitely a dog to reckon with. His only weakness is a pretty female, and he tends to fall apart or become foolhardy whenever one is around.

Name: CASEY

Breed: Sheepdog

Position: Catcher

In spite of a ragged mop-top of hair that almost completely conceals his face, Casey has eyes like a hawk, and no matter how hard, or how fast Shep can fire a pitch, Casey's mitt is there, ready to return with pin-point accuracy. Not one for idle chatter, Casey likes to analyze a situation before speaking his mind. Unfortunately, his calm demeanor and logic thoroughly annoys the more high strung members of the team. Especially Chico.

Name: WILLY

Breed: Bloodhound

Position: First Base

Ponderous, but accurate, Willy possesses the power of super-smell. He can always sniff out trouble when it's brewing. A southern gentleman with a southern drawl, Willy is polite and courteous and constantly draws upon past experiences, memories, and old adages; " Reminds me of the time cousin Billy Bob and I wuz down at the fishin' hole an' out of nowhere comes this... "

Name: JACK

Breed: Doberman

Position: Second Base

Street-wise and savvy, Jack grew up in the 'ruffest' part of the Big City, which would explain his cynicism and dry wit. Jack has super-hearing, and is drawn to the sound of commotion and turmoil. Some say he's just trouble waiting to happen, but for all his tough exterior, he can be a faithful friend and a trusted ally. Jack is great at stealing bases and intimidating opposing players into making critical mistakes.

Name: ERNIE

Breed: Pug

Postion: Third Base

Your typical wise-ass and practical joker, Ernie loves to cause a ruckus and can always be found right in the thick of things, usually adding fuel to the fire. No wonder Jack and him are the best of buddies. His obnoxious behavior ends on the playing field, though, for Ernie can catch any ball - he never misses!

Name: TY

Breed: Greyhound

Position: Left Field

Ty is the screwball of the team, the fans call him 'Kid Hustle'. A real loose-cannon, but incredibly fast, he has been clocked at running speeds of up to 100 mph, which only makes it all the more embarrassingly painful when he forgets to stop... WHAM! And another contribution to 'America's Funniest Sports Bloopers'. Let's just hope he doesn't drop the ball...

Name: MICKEY

Breed: Irish Setter

Position: Right Field

Mickey is the hyper one of the bunch, whose mouth can wag almost as fast as his tail. Mickey can jump to fantastic heights - up to 30 feet, but watch out! Mickey has a mean temper and does not take kindly to criticism or verbal abuse. Of course, Ernie uses this to his every advantage, and it does come in handy during a brawl.

Name: REGGIE

Breed: Bulldog

Position: Center Field

A regular 'power-house', Reggie can not only hit home runs (at least two a game), but he also sports a batting average of .400! Big, foreboding, and more than just a little dense, Reggie has a genuine heart of gold, but is easily taken advantage of.

Name: CHICO

Breed: Chiuahua

Position: Shortstop

Nervous, paranoid, and always scratching at imaginary fleas, Chico has the uncanny ability to look at the absolute worst-case scenario of any given situation. Being so short, he can catch 'grounders' better than anyone, but is always in constant peril of being trampled by opposing players (which seems to happen quite often...) This, of course, makes him furious, and in true Ricky Ricardo fashion, he begins spouting off a tirade of obscenities in Spanish, shaking his fist, and carrying-on. The fans love him.

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