More: Essie is very sweet puppy and her black fur turns brown in the sunlight. She loves her dozens of toys and ice cubes, but is scared of her own shadow. The sound of cars and birds scare her, but she is so curious and playful. She is our first puppy and we now have a family of 8. (2 adults, 4 kids, 1 fat cat named Ragu, and Espresso)