Meet the Four-Legged Members
of the Happy Homes Team
The official team profiles for Ziggy and Lady Sahara, the Chief Canines of the Greater Victoria Dog Guide and mascots of the Happy Homes Team at eXp Realty.
Lady Sahara
Senior Lifestyle Specialist & Certified Bionic Dog
Lady Sahara is the calm heart of the Happy Homes Team and our resident expert on peaceful walks, sunny patios, hidden beaches, and the quieter side of life in Victoria.
Known throughout Greater Victoria's canine community as a five-time Gold Medal Champion in Dry Grass Rolling, Lady Sahara has spent years perfecting her technique and remains one of the most respected athletes in the sport.
Her greatest achievement goes far beyond athletics.
Following a serious knee injury, Lady Sahara underwent TPLO surgery and tackled recovery with extraordinary courage and determination. Through months of rehabilitation, patience, and perseverance, she made a full comeback and returned to doing what she loves most.
Today, she proudly holds the title of the Happy Homes Team's first officially Certified Bionic Dog.
Lady Sahara reminds us that true strength lives in quiet resilience, steady determination, and getting back up one more time.
When They First Met
When Ziggy first arrived as an energetic puppy, Lady Sahara was already the established queen of the household — calm, dignified, and completely unbothered by chaos.
That didn't last long.
Within minutes, the little Rottweiler was climbing all over her like a furry mountaineer conquering a very patient summit. Lady Sahara tolerated the invasion with the grace of a seasoned diplomat, offering nothing more than a slow, knowing glance that said, "This one is going to be a handful."
She was right. But she wouldn't have it any other way. The mentor and the mischief-maker became inseparable — and the Happy Homes Team gained its most iconic duo.
The Mouth-over-Mouth Story
When Ziggy first came home as a puppy, he was an absolute little shark — biting everything and everyone. Lady Sahara, ever the patient senior, developed the most hilarious coping strategy: she would gently put her entire mouth over puppy Ziggy's mouth to give everyone a reprieve. It was her way of saying "enough!"
Now that Ziggy is a full-grown Rottweiler, there is absolutely no way Lady Sahara could ever pull that move again.
It's one of the team's favorite memories.
Specialties
- Quiet beaches and peaceful trails
- Dog-friendly patios
- Championship-level grass rolling
- Professional napping
- Emotional support and calm companionship
- Teaching humans how to slow down and enjoy life
Achievements
- Five-Time Gold Medal Champion, Dry Grass Rolling Division
- Recipient of the Happy Homes Team Courage Award
- Certified Bionic Dog
- TPLO Recovery Champion
- Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Relaxation
Fun Fact
Ziggy Stardust
Chief Morale Officer, Director of Advanced Snack Acquisition & Team Goofball
Ziggy's mission is simple:
Make every day more fun.
As Chief Morale Officer of the Happy Homes Team, Ziggy approaches life with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a complete dedication to being himself. Dignity is entirely optional.
A proud practitioner of the classic upside-down Rottweiler sleeping position, Ziggy can often be found belly-up, paws in the air, completely relaxed and entirely convinced this is the correct way to experience life.
His favourite treat is doggy ice cream.
His favourite game is Hide and Seek.
The rules are simple. Ziggy steals your favourite gardening glove, hides somewhere in the house or yard, waits patiently to be discovered, and then launches a high-speed chase that he considers both exercise and entertainment.
An accomplished grass roller in his own right, Ziggy is also credited with inventing the legendary Grass Swim™ Technique, a highly specialized maneuver involving gliding across wet grass on his back while wearing the expression of someone experiencing pure bliss.
Ziggy teaches us to embrace joy without hesitation, love without reservation, and live every moment with wholehearted enthusiasm.
Specialties
- Team morale
- Doggy ice cream quality control
- Advanced glove relocation services
- Grass Swim™ instruction
- Forest adventures
- Greeting visitors
- Making strangers smile
- Living life at full volume
Achievements
- Survivor of the Great Corn Cob Incident
- Certified Grass Swim™ Instructor
- Undefeated Champion of Finding Joy in Ordinary Things
- Multiple-Time Winner of the "Most Likely to Cause Laughter" Award
- Professional Belly Rub Enthusiast
- Lifetime Achievement Award for Being the Best Boy
Life Philosophy
His greatest gift is reminding everyone around him to live fully, love deeply, play often, and never pass up an opportunity to roll in the grass.
Because in Ziggy's world, joy is something you become.
Every recommendation in this guide
was carefully researched for dog-friendly quality.
From dog-friendly patios to off-leash parks and beach access, the Happy Homes Team built this guide with real research, real community knowledge, and a whole lot of love for dogs across Greater Victoria.