My neighbors just got back after going away for a week... I was nominated to dog-sit while they were gone.
The of just about the most beautiful, well behaved, affectionate golden labs you could ever want to see.
One about 3 yrs old and pushing 140 lbs, kind of a bruiser because he loves to play, has alot of energy, and plays rough. The other is about 7 years old, much more mellow and much wiser.
When the owner came to pick them up and the food, the older pup was sitting on my porch with his back to me. I started rubbing behind his right ear and he let out a groan that went on for about seven seconds. My neighbors eyes got about as wide as quarters and he said he never had done that before.
He does it all the time when I scratch/rub him. Course, I’ve been a dog person my whole life!!
LOL! Labs are such wonderful dogs. 140 lbs., wow....I’d love to see that boy.
My sister-in-law used to have a huge German Shepherd, trained for protection but so loving with family. He would sit on top of my feet, growling and facing whomever he perceived as a threat, until called off.
My SIL and her husband divorced, and he got the Shepherd and moved away. I miss that dog.
He does it all the time when I scratch/rub him. Course, I’ve been a dog person my whole life!!
I knew a German Shepherd that would attempt to purr (if you could imagine a dog trying to purr) when I pet her. She would emit a soft, prolonged, groaning sigh, and lean against my leg.