Little Tex

Little Tex

Little Tex

While he might be miniature compared to his iconic namesake Big Tex, East Dallas’ Tex makes up for what he lacks in size with an over-the-top personality. Readers picked him as winner of the 2015 Advocate Pet Contest out of 939 total votes. He loves people, lounging on pillows and blankets and, oddly enough, vegetables. His energy comes in short bursts, giving him about 5 minutes of fetch before he collapses in exhaustion. “This shaggy dog could very well pass for an Ewok and is unconditionally friendly,” said his owner, Jin Hewitt.

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