Were going to the dogs here on Avatar of the Week. This time around we thought we’d throw you animal lovers a bone and look at member pics that feature canines.

First up is Reine, who is a 21-year-old college student attending Michigan State. He studies Economics and German, and in his spare time he fences (stolen jewelry maybe?), and also does karate, yoga, and dance/winterguard.

Me, I didn’t know exactly what winterguard was, which gives you an idea of how rarely I frequent collegiate sporting events. I’m told it’s part of a college marching band that performs in the winter at indoor sporting events. Winterguard members toss and spin stuff (like batons).

Reine conludes his bio by stating: “I have a puggle and a boyfriend. :) “

Very cute, but here’s hoping the creature in the avatar is the puggle and not the boyfriend.

Second up is Dane Hill who is 35 and will be celebrating a birthday on March 23rd. Happy birthday! Dane lists his profession as “secret” but the dude lives in Studio City, CA so I’m thinking it's something to do with television. You can find out more about Dane from his myspace page.

Over on myspace Dane shares some interesting personal information. My favorite bit being his thoughts on first waking up: "I gotta pee...bad."

This week's winner is Mr. Happy Java Man. From Happy Java’s curious (er, bi-curious) bio:

“It all began on a rather cold day in January. A not so small boy came into the world at 2:48 am....Ok yeah that's a little boring. I'm an overly tall 23 year old who currently lives in Alberta Canada. I have officially labeled myself a gay bisexual. It sounds a little weird but in the end I find myself still attracted to women but I'm attracted to men a lot more."

I loved Happy Java's avatar of a Shar Pei getting the spa treatment. That's one pampered pooch.

So congrats to runners up Reine & Dane Hill. And a special tip of the flea collar to this week's winner: Mr. Happy Java Man!