In man, true friendship I long strove to find,
But missed my aim;
At length I found it in my dog most kind.
Man! Blush for shame.
- By Henry Hawkes, founder of music producer Hawkes Company
To Charlie, our and attentive Border Collie; To Dudley, our noble gentle giant Newfoundland , for your companionship, your loyalty, your bravery, your intelligence and your loving and sweet temperament.