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RE: [pyrnet] New Yorker Cartoon



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I have this image totally engrained in my mind.  Czar definitely comes alive at night!  We have about 6 acres of our very rural and remote 15 acres fenced, and when the coyotes, deer, raccoons and possum come out and are right at the fence line, he protects the property (and our Alaskan Malamute, Raisa) like you wouldn't believe!  When the weather is cool, he will work, and bark, all night; sitting up on the highest point of the property so he has the best line of sight.  Always attentive, never bored, never resting or sleeping; always on guard. I will actually go out and sit with him in the middle of the night when it is clear and the stars are out.  His instincts to guard and protect are fascinating to watch and be a part of.
 
When I get up in the morning, of course, he is at the door, lumbers into the house at a snails pace, exhausted, and promptly lifts his big, beautiful self onto the king size bed; so he can sleep for the day.....what a life!!!!
 
Beth and Czar and Raisa in Rural Wisconsin
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From: owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org [mailto:owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org] On Behalf Of Amy Bailey
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:44 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: [pyrnet] New Yorker Cartoon

Hi All,
 
I wish I could post an illustration, but I cannot so I will describe a cartoon in the current issue of the New Yorker.
 
A big white dog is standing up at the sales counter in a gun store considering an item.  The dog could be a Pyr, but not of show quality.  The middle aged gun dealer behind the counter is showing the dog the handgun and remarks, "Still, I hope you won't give up barking entirely."
 
It is funnier in print, but just remember when our dear dogs bark and bark, it is just noise.
 
Amy  for Charlie and Sweet Madeleine