Dogs are Mankind's oldest companion and domesticated animal. Ironically, we persecute the ones who stayed outside the campfire's light and maintain the same genetic material. I once cared for a wolf while his human was away. Spot was a carefully socialised male chosen for his easygoing personality. A nieghbor had two of the currently infamous pitbulls, another fine breed ruined by people. They broke free and nearly killed a standard poodle before turning on and cornering the newspaper boy blocking them with his bike after feebly trying to intervene. Spotty decided enough was enough and went over a 7' fence. He 'resolved' the situation just as the police and animal control arrived. I got Spot leashed as the AC officer complimented my Mallinois Shepherd's bravery. Spot decided it was time for a victory howl, said sound sending shivers through our very bone marrow. The AC officer then noticed his yellow eyes, rather large feet and gave me a knowing wink. Sadly, Dogs reflect all of our own specie's shortcomings <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />.