Certain breeds have a mis-matched temperament with their physical size. When you pair a large, heavy, powerful body with the curiosity and energy of a puppy - it has a high probability of the situation ending with destruction or injury. But even smaller bodies can cause pain if they catch you off guard.
Apollo and I find ourselves nearly attached at the hip when we're at home. Whether it is on the couch, floor, or my bed...we he doesn't have a great sense of personal space and is frequently "all up in my business." I've pretty much accepted the fact that my dog will scale my body like a mountain if he so chooses. That means walking all over me to get to his sweet spot on the couch or climbing onto my chest in order to get a taste of whatever it was that I just ate. And when a 20-something pound body lands or steps on "undesirable/sensitive" body parts - you can bet I'm uttering "oooof" or "owwww" in pain.
Another unexpected weapon Apollo wields is his noggin. Yes, he's a bright dog - but I'm not referring to his smarts. I'm talking about his cranium, his skull. That thing is as deadly as any other blunt object and I've caught it on my chin and mouth several times. I've bitten the inside of my mouth and even cut my lip a time or two from him suddenly/unexpectedly whipping his head upwards with my face in striking proximity.
Catching that headbutt feels like getting upper-cutted.
Apollo and I find ourselves nearly attached at the hip when we're at home. Whether it is on the couch, floor, or my bed...
Another unexpected weapon Apollo wields is his noggin. Yes, he's a bright dog - but I'm not referring to his smarts. I'm talking about his cranium, his skull. That thing is as deadly as any other blunt object and I've caught it on my chin and mouth several times. I've bitten the inside of my mouth and even cut my lip a time or two from him suddenly/unexpectedly whipping his head upwards with my face in striking proximity.
Catching that headbutt feels like getting upper-cutted.
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