In honor of Maverick's 9th birthday, his mom brought him to the studio for a Doggone Cake Smash session. Since red is his signature color, I brought out every red prop I had for her to select from (she chose the tie that you see above), and she brought her own props as well like the tuxedo bib and the balloons (I suggested getting the primary colors instead of all red as originally planned and she loved the colorful results!). 

When I asked Mav's mom for some information about him for this post, this is what she shared - not a word changed because it's perfect just as written. 

Maverick (nicknames: Mav, Mavy, Handsome, Friend)

Born: 8/30/2015 at a farm in Bonham, Tx

Loves: ALL toys, especially tug toys and balls. Loves frisbees, Loves peanut butter and venison, loves to do his physical therapy and loving more every day his sniffy sports (nosework and barn hunt)

Not an overly affectionate pup, but that makes his hugs and kisses that much more special when they happen. I call him an awkward cuddler, because he doesn’t really know how to cuddle.

Loves all people that will play with him. First thing he does when anyone comes into the house is grabs a toy to give to them to play with him.

Generally doesn’t ever recognize that there are even other dogs or cats around, to the point he has sat on my cats not realizing that they are there. 

He gives a 110% in everything he does, and I’ve never seen him grumpy or mad.

Best dog ever ❤️🐾❤️