Guido the Pastore Abruzzese

(That's an Abruzzo Sheepdog)

Here's a poorly translated (I ain't so good at Italian) description of the breed.

The web is much larger now than when Guido was a puppy, here are some very nice pages on the breed. A very complete site on Pastori Abruzzesi, including subtypes. Here is a discussion of the modern evolution of the breed.

Born : 1 June, 1993 on a mountain near Assergi, Italy.

Emigrated to the U.S. soon thereafter.

Weighs - ~85#.

Passed away in Duluth, MN August 16, 2004, after more than 11 years of being a great friend and really good dog.

Interests:

Belly Rubs.
Wrestling.
Sitting on the front porch, observing the world.
Making sure the whole house knows when something interesting happens.
Washing dishes.

Guido helping manage the extention cord during deck construction.

Congratulating his aunt at her wedding!

Guido taking it easy in the woods.

Guido keeps an eye out for dangerous squirrels.

Most mammals have a favorite stuffed animal.

Guido loves the snow - you can see he matches it well too!.

Guido's buddies: Lucia the dobie/lab puppy and Chiyo the cat.

Guido and his old roomates : Max the kitten, Rosie the beagle.