Our Dog Has Many Names

The various names and endearments we have for Max

Our dog, Max, is four years old. He weighs nine pounds. He barks anytime someone walks by the house, looks at it, or merely contemplates it. His government name is Maximus Toretto Blueberry Millman Gay. Most of the time we call him Max. But he also has a range of other names, and we are always inventing new ones.

Sometimes, his name changes depending on…