I know I'm replying to this a little late but I just had to say that I think Bear is a gorgeous dog!
For the past nine years my "child" has been a 10lb. poodle/terrier mix and I have never had to experience someone crossing the street to avoid us. I have to admit that I have been the person to cross the street before, but that is only because my little Abbey
was almost attacked on two different occasions by big dogs.
Now that we have a new addition to our family-a female Great Pyr named Rubi, I know that we will have to deal with people being afraid of her because although Pyrs have the most gentle personalities, not everyone knows that. She is about 3 months old but is growing everyday and soon we will have to accept the fact that some people just won't want to be around her. I'm sure it is going to break my heart but I will just have to give her an extra hug to make her (and me) feel better.
Amber
