Earl in Images

Our sweet and quiet boy, Earl, is often lost in the noise and fury that surrounds him (i.e., Molly, Mattie-Kate, and now Roody). Now seven years old, Earl continues to be my husband's "little boy" and steadfast companion.  Earl lives to chase the cows, play ball, ride in the truck, roll in stinky things, and have happy snarfling sessions at midnight. I can't imagine a better behaved dog than Earl - it's his nature to please.

Earl is a longer, leaner McNab than Molly. Of course, a bowling ball is longer and leaner than Molly - but as McNabs go, they are two different types entirely. Behaviorally, Earl is less rowdy, less nurturing, a bit more protective and watchful. He prefers to snuggle for a few minutes, or to sleep with his head on my feet, rather than to sleep in my arms as Molly does. On the cows, Earl likes to circle the group and keep them together, while Molly is the go-to dog for heading them. He's the dog who won't come in until all his humans are gathered safely, the one who waits behind to make sure the slower human on a hike is safe. 

How fortunate we are to be in the presence of these loving, kind, smart animals. 

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