Hawaii Breweries History: Laughing Dog Brewing Company The laughing Yellow Lab that appears on all of the Laughing Dog Labels, Logos, and other items is Ben the family dog. His loyal and relaxed attitude, appetite for quality food, and constant desire for walks to complete his healthy lifestyle has served as the perfect inspiration for all the brews at Laughing Dog Brewing. At some point, Ben plans to retire from brewing, and he will pass the torch onto his son Ruger to make the day-to-day barks of approval. But be warned, Ruger is already the inspiration for Devil Dog, a fiesty brew with a full bite, so there may be a few more "exotic" brews in the future at Laughing Dog Brewing. Laughing Dog Brewing Owners Ben (the dog), Michelle Douglass and Fred Colby hope that you enjoy drinking their beers as much as they enjoy making them.