Say hello to Hoss, a 9-year-old Colorado native turned Floridian. “A mix of his Australian Shepherd mama and Treeing Walker Coonhound papa, he incorporates the best of both worlds, and is happy to tell you all about it with his deep hound-dog voice!”

While Hoss loves to chase squirrels, herd livestock and hang out with chickens and cats, his favorite pastime is chasing after a ball. As his owner says, "Truth be told, he more enjoys bringing back the ball and playing a round of 'snatch it if you can!' with anyone willing to take on the challenge."

Do you have an amazing pet you’d like to see featured in Weather Buddies? You can nominate them by sending photos here. Also include their age, breed (if applicable), where they live, and a few sentences about what makes them special. Thanks!

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Senior writer Chris DeWeese edits Morning Brief, The Weather Channel’s newsletter.