Monday, May 16, 2011

The Bulletproof Dog That Stormed Bin Laden's Lair | Fast Company. Also, I show you maxicards from Romania, with a German Shepherd dog "with American speed and German tactics" [to paraphrase an old joke]

Please read, from my most favorite business magazine, Fast Company:
The Bulletproof Dog That Stormed Bin Laden's Lair | Fast Company

Of course, you recognize the German Shepherd above, UL and LR.
Don't bring an Afghan [dog] to Pakistan.
Don't bring a Boxer [dog] to a gunfight.

Maxicards from Romania.



"The German Shepherd Dog (GSD, also known as an Alsatian), (GermanDeutscher Schäferhund) is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany.[2] 
The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. 
As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding and guarding sheep. 
Because of its strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training it is often employed in police and military roles around the world.[3] 
German Shepherds currently account for 4.6% of all dogs registered with the American Kennel Club. 
Due to its loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds."

Trained attack dog Samo leaps forward toward a decoy's arm wrap as Tech. Sgt. David Adcox restrains him.