Mountain dogs

I refer to Tyson Grima's letter Inappropriate Pets? (October 20) about the apparent increased popularity of dogs from cold climates, and how they are in the words of the writer "inappropriate" for the local weather. I have to report that I have never...

I refer to Tyson Grima's letter Inappropriate Pets? (October 20) about the apparent increased popularity of dogs from cold climates, and how they are in the words of the writer "inappropriate" for the local weather.

I have to report that I have never heard of a Dutch mountain dog, let alone actually had the pleasure of seeing this "more and more fashionable" dog in Malta. Come to think of it, having travelled a couple of times through western Europe's flattest country I don't recall seeing any Dutch mountains!

However, as a dog lover I do wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment expressed by Mr Grima, having seen Pyrenean and Bernese mountain dogs, also even more numerous Huskies over here.

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