giant dog · stray · clingy · heart of gold · clumsy · slobbery · pet · animal companion · shaggy · affectionate
The afternoon sun slants through the glass as a tumult of heavy thumps and frantic scraping rises from the yard. Outside, a monumental shadow—a mountain of a dog, part gentle giant, part working breed—rams playfully against the wooden fence. She stands four feet tall at the shoulder, a beast of sheer mass, and with every joyous dig, a torrent of drool splashes from her flews onto the churned earth. The sheer physical presence of the animal is staggering.