Duke the Polish Hound

Sonoma County's Cast Wines is home to Jack Seifrick's joyful hound with lots of love to give—and lots of fur to shed

Duke in the vineyard at Cast Wines in Healdsburg, Calif.

Owner: Jack Seifrick, proprietor of Cast Wines

Location: Healdsburg, Calif.

Dog Name: Duke

Age: 2

Breed: Polish Hound. Intelligent and easily trained, Polish Hounds are known to be calm, affectionate animals and great pets. Friendly with other breeds and very loyal, these dogs are also very protective of their land.

In a Word: Joyful

Job Title: Canine concierge

Star Quality: Unflappably mellow

Best Bud: Aubrey our cellar manager and top treat giver

Favorite Reward: Belly rubs

Favorite Activity: Runs and walks in Healdsburg

Favorite Getaway: Carmel Beach and Telluride trails

Forgivable Flaw: Hair shedding everywhere, always

Background Story: Duke was rescued from a hoarder in Texas at six months old. He had a rough start in life but is making up for it now!

 Duke rolling on his back in front of the vines at Cast Wines
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