Born to be wild

Published Feb 18, 2015

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Texas - They are nicknamed the Rebel Dawgs and have spent their lives touring the US on a Harley Davidson.

But these easy riders are actually two shih tzus who were certainly born to be wild.

Burly biker Robert Reed carries his faithful hounds passengers Andy and Maddie when he travels across the US on his chopper.

Dressed up in mini jackets and goggles to protect their eyes, the adrenalin junkie dogs have travelled across 22 states visiting places such as Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park.

Single man Reed, 53, from Texas, has been taking Andy, 11, and Maddie, 3, on his Harley since they were puppies.

Originally, they travelled in his jacket, but now Andy sits on the tank and Maddie in a modified dog carrier behind Reed.

Reed, who rides a Heritage Classic 2011, said: “I feel so blessed to be able to travel with them. The two of them really seem to love riding as much as I do.

“I had to make a pad for Andy, he must be comfortable as he curls up. He even takes naps on long trips.

“I also added a roll cage to Maddie’s dog carrier to make it safer for her.”

Reed does two jobs to be able to afford his road trips and his and the dogs’ Starbucks addiction – Andy and Maddie enjoy the lemon pound cake.

In the summer, all three are planning a three-week trip to the Glacier National Park on the Canada-Montana border.

Reed said: “I was going to go to Ecuador this year but would have been unable to take the Rebel Dawgs so I decided against it.

Andy is getting older and almost blind in one eye. Reed is not sure how many more trips he may be able to make.

“The best part about riding with the two of them is seeing how many smiles they get at all our stops and from the people passing on the road.

“People pass us and slow down to come back and take their pictures.

“I’m sure there have been thousands of pics of them taken over the years. Lots of people’s vacation pics include the Rebel Dawgs.”

Daily Mail

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