Top Pet Contestant: Otto

Boykin spaniel (male)

How adopted: From the Animal Service Center in Tallahassee

Unusual characteristics/special talents: “He can shell roasted peanuts and edamame.”

Why Tally Top Pet? “Otto is a real-life teddy bear with handsome looks and a super soft coat. As long as you aren’t wearing a hat, a hood or a delivery person’s uniform, you’ll love him.”

Our observation: Impressively trained and very sweet.