Ogden Nash may have had his reasons for lamenting the Bullmastiff when he wrote: “The Bullmastiff, also known as the gamekeeper’s night dog,Is just about the worst piece of canine scenery to grace the pet shop.He is as stupid as a monkeyAs aggressive as a kangaroo,And as clumsy as an elephant.In brief, I wouldn’t haveContinue reading “The Bullmastiff: Guardian of Legends”
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Guardian of Flocks and Loyal Companion
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog Not many dog breeds will go down in the history as the protector of a fast-vanishing animal species. The role of Anatolian Shepherds may not be the sole reason to stem the extinction of Cheetah in Namibia, but it sure was a significant contributor in this endeavour that not only succeeded butContinue reading “Guardian of Flocks and Loyal Companion”
The Leonberger: A Majestic Companion
Royalties and Aristocracies around the world are known to have owned, obsessed over, and flaunted their unusual but remarkably fetching pets. A queen from India, Razia Sultan, who ruled Delhi in 13th century used to sit in her court with an intimidating Cheetah by her side, who was also her constant companion during her walks in herContinue reading “The Leonberger: A Majestic Companion”
The Good Samaritan: St. Bernard
“How I love to touch you, lad, Make mill go through me, make me glad, You’re so strong and good and tine— Gentle as a little dove, St. Bernard, ’tis you I love.” The ‘saint’ in St. Bernard is more than an appellation of appreciation. The honorific is its very identity that defines this rareContinue reading “The Good Samaritan: St. Bernard”
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