When Strut your Mutt first began in 1995, a mascot was needed. That's when world-renowned illustrator and painter Don Weller kindly drew a cartoon mascot of one of his own beloved Border Collies. "Buster" became the Strut Your Mutt mascot for almost ten years. Long-time strutters knew whenever they saw the drawing of Buster, that Strut Your Mutt was on the way. The favored cartoon canine was retired for three years but due to popular demand, Buster's returned in 2008 for the 13th annual Strut Your Mutt. Buster is now here to stay!