Puppies!

I got to visit Matt this weekend! It was fun.

On Saturday we went with Ben & Mary, Eric & Jessie, and Kevin (yep, Kevin was the 'seventh wheel,' poor Kevin) to a corn maze just outside of Menomonie. It was really fun. First, we drove up to the farm, got out of the car, and were greeted by three of the sweetest dogs (besides Matt's, of course). They were Great Pyrenees; large, white dogs with a calm temperament. There was ...Bruno, I think that was his name, the dad; Peanut, the mom; and the only pup they kept from the spring litter, Deedee, a sweet young girl. I learned three things about the Great Pomeranian breed from the owners and runners of the corn maze.

Great Pyrenees Facts:
1. They are very calm dogs, even as puppies. They are perfectly happy to lolly-gag around.
2. If you pet one and stop petting it, the dog will lift one of his or her's front paws and whack you with it. It's genetic. Strange, eh?
3. The two of you (you and the dog), can come nose to nose and he will not lick you. This, too, is genetic! I for one am not a dog kissing fan, so this fact makes me very, very, very happy.
4. They're essentially guard dogs. They will protect any animal (or human, for that matter) that they are raised with.

Ok, so that came out to four fun facts about the breed. But the facts are all pretty cool, huh???

One other fact I forgot about: on their hind legs there are an additional two "toes." The two extra toes are located on the back of their heels. Odd, but neat.

So that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. ;-)

Peace and God Bless,
Live Jesus in our hearts forever,

Alycia