Yesterday, I was honored to adopt a sweet, cute, quiet, gentle GIANT of a dog! Teddy (cuz he looks like a big white Teddy Bear!) is a 2 y.o. Great Pyrenees crossed with Old English Sheepdog- and just plain BIG. The Humane Society Shelter had to shave him due to his terrible coat condition with dirt and mats and even a large 'hot spot' on the side of his neck. I think his haircut is cute and I will keep him in this 'hairdo'. He is fitting into our HairyButt Gang just beautifully. Everybody is getting along and Teddy is easily finding his place in our pack. He has lovely manners and really shows very little interest in the three other dogs. He is totally focused on me, but will allow the other dogs to shoulder him out of the way so they can get their lovies, too.
He spent the four hour drive to come home by sleeping on the front seat of my truck with his head on my leg while I stroked him and talked to him- Simon went along to meet Teddy and had to ride home in the backseat. Simon (Chow/Golden Retriever) is the dominate dog in my pack, so we had to be sure they would be okay together before I was allowed to adopt Teddy. I think Teddy and I bonded completely in that short time. He's a good boy with good manners and a darling personality- playful, alert, friendly, VERY smart and tolerant of all these changes in his short life. I hope to have him at my side for a long, long time.
Photos of my newest love-