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We have two. My son tells me they were created by crossing Rottweilers with Greyhounds. Sounds about right. They love to run and have that “fifth gait” that they can open up. Fastest dogs I have ever seen. They do seem to have “dry skin” or eczema or something. Sensitive digestion as well. I do think it makes them a bit more alert. We give them Omega 3 supplements and one needs probiotic and a touch of Metamucil as well. They do love people and make friends with folks we introduce them to quickly and remember who is “on the list” quite well. A dog’s primary sense is probably smell unlike ours which is clearly vision. It can lead to interesting observations. They know when friends are in the driveway long before they can get to the door. It is akin to seeing around corners.

Like all dogs they respect the “pack organization”. If their behavior begins to be something you don’t want if you stand over them and speak sternly they get it right away. You are the Alpha Dog. You have to remember that. It is fun sometimes to watch my wife with them as she barely outweighs them but she is the primary source of their “sugar” as my asthma goes into overdrive if I get too intimate with them. She will stand over them and make them sit and then make eye contact and give them a 4 word lecture they don’t forget. They love her.

Dogs are amazing. Spend enough time with them and you begin to prefer them to people!