The "Inner" Jet
"I'd like to think I've been some influence in your life."
While unpacking some boxes of books, I ran across two fantastic books of dog cartoons that I bought over 20 years ago in Grand Marais Minnesota. They are called Ben, the Adventures of a Hunting Retriever, and Ben, Again! The author and artist is John Troy. These books are so funny that I bought both, even though I have never had a retriever. I started to flip through the books and was cracking up. Ben, reminds me of Jet!
Many thanks to John Troy for such great books! I was tempted to put "stockdog" school over top of "obedience" school, but I think you know where I am coming from here.
I think many of us have known this feeling...especially if you live with a dog like Jet, or Ben!
Note
Here is the Amazon.com review of this book
Editorial Reviews
The best of hunting humor from America's most beloved sporting cartoonist. No one understands the challenges and frustrations of the outdoorsman's life like John Troy, and no one makes the maddening business of hunting so riotously funny. Anyone still kicking himself over a missed shot, anyone wishing that his hunting dog had paid more attention in obedience school, or anyone who has ever been confounded by the antics of a pesky squirrel will enjoy this hugely delightful collection. In typical John Troy style, we are treated to one-panel lampoons of shooters who can't hit stuffed animals, bears that beat up hunters, and ducks that make their own decoys. They're funny because they're true. Hilarious Hunting Cartoons will delight both novice and experienced hunters and will make an excellent gift for yourself or a passionate hunter you know. 170 color illustrations.
The best of hunting humor from America's most beloved sporting cartoonist. No one understands the challenges and frustrations of the outdoorsman's life like John Troy, and no one makes the maddening business of hunting so riotously funny. Anyone still kicking himself over a missed shot, anyone wishing that his hunting dog had paid more attention in obedience school, or anyone who has ever been confounded by the antics of a pesky squirrel will enjoy this hugely delightful collection. In typical John Troy style, we are treated to one-panel lampoons of shooters who can't hit stuffed animals, bears that beat up hunters, and ducks that make their own decoys. They're funny because they're true. Hilarious Hunting Cartoons will delight both novice and experienced hunters and will make an excellent gift for yourself or a passionate hunter you know. 170 color illustrations.
Here is another funny one - it says "Any points for feisty?" I think this is really funny because I also have a Rough Collie, and that is the look he gives Jet and Ted!
About the Author
John Troy's cartoons have appeared in Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, Audubon, In-Fisherman, Ducks Unlimited Magazine, Fly Fisherman, and dozens of other outdoor publications. He is the creator of "Ben," the beloved and mischievous hunting dog who was featured in several of his eleven bestselling cartoon collections. John Troy grew up in New Jersey and now lives with his wife, Doris, in Dade City, Florida.
Category Article Border collie, Jet
