SOMETIMES, YOU JUST HAVE TO GO WITH...

...what drops into your lap, even though the day’s challenge is something completely different.  However, I wouldn’t want this dog, named Arlo, to drop into my lap literally, after being told by the owner that it weighed 68 kilos.  

We had been for a coffee in Jack’s when we were strolling back to the car and saw Arlo ambling along beside his owner.  I asked his lady owner what sort of dog it was and she told us a Leonburger, a breed I must confess I had never heard of before.  Of course, I asked Mr. Google all about this particular breed and was told this:

“The Leonberger is a lush-coated giant of German origin. They have a gentle nature and serene patience and they relish the companionship of the whole family.

A huge and powerful dog, the Leonberger is also known for his aristocratic grace and elegance. A male can stand over 31 inches at the shoulder and weigh as much as a full-grown human. Females run smaller but are still a whole lot of dog. Breed hallmarks include a medium-long waterproof coat, lush triangular ears, a bushy tail, and a black facemask that frames kindly dark-brown eyes. A dramatic feature of the male's coat is the lion-like mane around the neck and chest.”

So there you have it, a gorgeous dog, which neither of us actually touched,  but I’m sure that you would rather see this than another shot of our snowdrops, as lovely as they are!

Take care and have a great weekend - the nights are drawing out, but it is rather chilly now, but Spring is definitely on the way!  M xx 

P.S.  There was a rather boring and busy background, so I changed it with the PhotoRoom app!