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bello

(135 posts)
20. Here's to all the Annies in the world
Tue May 21, 2024, 09:14 AM
May 2024

While they look entirely different, I’ve always thought there were a lot of similarities between chows and Great Pyrenees. They both look cute and cuddly but behind that facade, there is a fierce determination to protect their flock. There have been documented cases of dogs from both breeds laying down there life to protect those who they considered theirs.

Here is a story that I wrote about our Annie:

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/10/14/1986401/-Woozle-Wednesday-Ralph-sorta-A-Perfect-Morning-for-a-Walk-in-the-Woods

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Got a cat who goes to the end of the hall if he hears something, Sits and stares at me til I get up and check ... marble falls May 2024 #1
My cats (mother & daughter) early warning system is to growl when ... aggiesal May 2024 #19
They've been to the same school as mine. He goes behind a heavy full length mirror we have leaning ... marble falls May 2024 #21
my pyrenesse cross is a most excellent guardian. mopinko May 2024 #2
I had 3 Great Pyrenees when we lived out in the country... Trueblue Texan May 2024 #22
Ours is a system bello May 2024 #3
My sister had two Chows, Annie and Brutus. Annie was the boss. Only Judy and my nephews were golden ... marble falls May 2024 #15
Here's to all the Annies in the world bello May 2024 #20
Nice piece. The fence in the yard was not needed to keep Annie and Brutus in, it was to keep other dogs out ... marble falls May 2024 #23
My timid Doberman has kept the killer squirrels that roam our neighborhood from NoMoreRepugs May 2024 #4
Oh our Aussie, Finley, is definitely our self-appointed Chief Security Officer. lark May 2024 #5
We've had lots of rescues through the years :) TBF May 2024 #6
My protection system is all about making me look Farmer-Rick May 2024 #7
Oh...my bad. Marcuse May 2024 #8
No, my cat Scotch hides when strangers come calling, however.... JohnnyRingo May 2024 #9
Who even needs a door bell? broiles May 2024 #10
Boog was one in a million. Bacon dog. You are blessed to have gotten a second keeper. marble falls May 2024 #11
We adopted Lucian a year ago and I don't have to sign for packages anymore. ihaveaquestion May 2024 #12
Our goldendoodle radical noodle May 2024 #13
A beagle, a terrier and 2 shih tzus arkielib May 2024 #14
Not anymore meow2u3 May 2024 #16
We have a furry 90 lb. mail carrier alert system. Grumpy Old Guy May 2024 #17
Maybe your A-1, top notch security system was waiting for you to whisper the safe word into one of those big MLAA May 2024 #18
well he has the FURRY part down Skittles May 2024 #24
Our female tuxedo cat takes instant offense whenever... 3catwoman3 May 2024 #25
Video cams and motion alarms,.. magicarpet May 2024 #26
My furry defense system, a fifteen-year-old cat, alerts me to danger Ocelot II May 2024 #27
Yes, we have our guardian Alexander, a Great Pyrenees. Polly Hennessey May 2024 #28
You are correct, Dncanpup! Diamond_Dog May 2024 #29
These are not my dogs but I love this meme Diamond_Dog May 2024 #30
Nope, and mail box is about 1/2 mile away from house! elleng May 2024 #31
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