Maggie

Every real farm needs a farm dog.  Since we do not yet live on a real farm, we will live vicariously through P's parents farm, and their dog, Maggie.  She's an Australian Sheppard and she's incredibly lovable.  She's got some issues of knowing when we want her "help" and she's a firm believer in overwhelming farm intruders (and friends) with her love rather than her bite, but she's great for companionship.

In addition, despite the implications in the book, I think that she may actually poop flowers.