
Earl was inspired by Patrick McDonnell's late Jack Russell terrier, also named Earl, who lived with Patrick and his wife for more than 18 years. It is revealed in a 2011 Valentine's Day strip that Earl was adopted by Ozzie from a shelter. He loves to eat both human food and his own dog food. Earl spends much of his free time with Mooch, either inside or wandering around town visiting other animals. Earl often howls in loneliness when Ozzie is away from home.


They love spending time together and taking frequent walks. Both animals frequently express themselves through thought balloons when their owners are present.Įarl is an innocent black and white Jack Russell terrier who lives with his human companion Ozzie, a bachelor. Youll find that Mooch and Earls feathered friends have some surprising secrets, and you wont want to miss out on the springtime fun.The friendship of Mooch and Earl focuses on the differences between cats and dogs as human companions and as friends with each other: Earl is friendly, loves the company of his human companion, and likes to play outside Mooch is often indifferent to his human companions, except when being fed, and prefers to stay inside or is often seen with Earl, his best friend. Check out the More to Explore section to learn about the mysteries and wonders of the birds, who are all too happy to let you know that spring is here. Celebrate spring with the Mutts gang as they go on egg-decorating sprees, dodge playful rain showers, and welcome home the birds from their winter vacation. And the bears could use that first cup of coffee after their three-month hibernation. The caterpillars are dreaming of butterfly flight. The birds are singing fresh concertos theyve been working on all winter long. Book Synopsis Yesh! Mooch, Earl, and all their endearing Mutts friends return in this fourth Mutts collection for kids! Its been a long, cold winter-Earl and Mooch are looking forward to shmelling the flowers! Spring is the season of new beginnings. And the bears could use that first cup of coffee after their three-month hibernation- of cover. About the Book Its been a long, cold winter Earl and Mooch are looking forward to shmelling the flowers! Spring is the season of new beginnings.
