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26/06/2004: "CELEBRITY PET ........Ben Cropp's sea dog "Tuffy""
Little 'tuffy' is a watchdog 24/7 even out in the dinghy on the Great Barrier Reef. He lives in a waterfront home in North Queensland and never ever misses a trip out in the boat with his master, Ben Cropp.
Fearful he might slip over the side and not be able to climb back aboard, he was fitted with this special home-made 'doggie vest', just in case. More 'peace of mind' than a real necessity.
We may see 'tuff' in a family fun film one day. He has a super personality, a good memory for faces, yaps wildly at big fish and even sharks cruising nearby*, and voices concern when we leave to go diving.
The cat stays at home.
UPDATE: See Sept 27-29 Tiger shark pages. Little Tuffy was strangely silent when the three meter tiger shark was clamped onto the boat at Batt Reef! Local tourist operators in Port Douglas were quick to point out that a dog in a boat is not a good idea when sharks are around. Nor is the colour red a good idea.
