(((McGavin999)))
When I married my husband, he had two kids from a previous marriage who came to live with us within a few months of our marriage. They were 13 and 14. They had a wonderful Golden Retriever who protected me from the only dog I've ever been afraid of.
The guy across the street was in the Mafia and had a trained German Shepard who patrolled the dead end street where we lived. He was always lose and frequently in our yard.
WHenever I left the house, the Golden would chase the Mafia guy's dog far away from me and he always made sure I was protected. When the Golden died a few years later, I was devastated. Some dogs can become our very best friends and we never forget them.
Mine were named Ginger, a collie, and two dachsies named Schnitzel and Weinie.
I love dogs!