Ben is part labrador and part collie. He is playful like a labrador and clever like a collie. He lives in the country with his people and his friend Special Rat. Ben is black and shiny and has a bright white front. He likes to look smart and always chooses his collar with care. Ben's favourite game is chasing his ball. When Ben's ball gets lost, he has amazing adventures trying to find it.
Special Rat is Ben's best friend. He lives under the decking in the garden. Even though he is a rat, he's a rat who is famous for being very smartly dressed. They have been friends since Ben lost his ball under the decking and Special Rat found it for him.