Let me first introduce the immediate members of my family. Here are pictures of Charley, Lady, Bobby, Sweetheart and Bear. 

   The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled, dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show ring; and the temperament to be a family companion.

 
When an animal shares my domain it becomes a permanent member of my family and is given unconditional love for the rest of its life. Lady is one of my children. This Lady is the second four legged Lady to share my Life the first one died over three years ago. Lady 1 was the best companion I ever had and Lady 2 is doing a pretty good job filling her paws.
I hunted through pictures of dogs for a long time trying to find out what kind a breed Charley was. I finally come to the conclusion that my Charley is a mongrel (mutt). Charley is the sweetest thing on four legs.
Charley likes to bark but he doesn't bite. Charley is also one of my kids. Not much Trivia on Charley he‘s a mystery. I suppose you could call him mongrel or Mutt because his parents are unknown and he’s not considered to be pure bred, but take it from me he’s as good as any pure bred can be.
All of my four legged critters can tell me more in just a few seconds by wagging their tails then most humans can tell if they wag their tongues all day.
Many years ago I raised Morgan Horses. It was a happy time. I had several champions that my wife and I showed all over the country. I think all horses are beautiful specially the Morgan. 
 The birth of the Morgan breed

The Morgan Horse

An American Legend Justin Morgan a remarkable colt became the father of a new breed of horses that were recognized for quality and dependability. He had all the fine qualities to make a great horse all accept for his size. As fate would have it he became a Little Giant. It just goes to show you, heart can  make up for size.
This next one doesn't have four legs but I include him in my animal kingdom. This would be Almighty Cash the mighty bald eagle.   The bald eagle was designated as the national bird of the United States in 1782. Its name does not imply a lack of feathers, but instead is derived from the word piebald, meaning “marked with white.” The bald eagle reigns as the second-largest bird of prey in North America, after the California condor.
 
Well, I can't leave out my other four legged family. My family of stray cats. Every morning and every evening I feed and offer love to all the homeless felines in my neighborhood. I've even given them names. They're wild and won't let anyone near them except for me. Yes!! I consider them part of my family.  
 
We sure can't leave out the King

The largest member of the cat family The mighty lion. Who's size and strength have captured human imagination since ancient times, when they were given the nickname king of beasts. Lions are also known for their mighty roar, a fearsome sound that can be heard by humans more than five miles away. I've always admired the Lions dominating appearance he really has the stature of a true "King"