RE: "Wildlife" On A Sunday Morning | Ladies Of Hive Contest #183

I have known several Great Danes, and the one thing they all had in common is their friendliness. Even the few who had no training at all were very friendly, they couldn't behave the way people wanted to see them, but they were very friendly and wouldn't hurt anyone. That is not the same for every dog. Labradors, and almost every type of Retriever, are also friendly by nature. I am used to Shepherds around me at all times, and Shepherds are not always so friendly. That is the difference with the type of dog, and what they have traditionally been bred for. Shepherds are real watch and defense dogs. This is also noticeable in their character. They are top dogs for their own family, but they often do not like strangers. Our German Shepherd Skipper is like that too. He doesn't like strange people, and he is also a rehomer with a backpack, which makes it even more difficult to train him.

I am convinced that it is a strange sensation when you suddenly see a dog that starts playing with the children when you suddenly recognize that dog as your own Gigi. Fortunately, Gigi is also a dog that likes people and children, although I understand that some people may be afraid of her size. I see the same thing a lot with Skipper. He is enormous, but he also has appearances against him. He also barks loudly.