Mishu was our First Dog, born January 19, 1980 and died April 26, 1996. He was Old English Sheepdog and German Shepherd on his Mother's side, and Large Hairy Dog on his Father's side. We knew the Mother, she was sweet, and didn't really look much like a OE Sheepdog or a German Shepherd, but that's what they said she was. The Father was most definitely a Large Hairy Dog, and a very handsome one at that. Mishu was a Large Hairy Dog also, but I used to give him haircuts in the summer. So this is my summer dog. In the winter I let his hair grow, and he was unmistakably a Large Hairy Dog. In fact, you might wonder if there was a dog under all that hair! Mishu was the best, most awesome dog ever born. He taught all his tricks to Gracie Anne before he died. I never thought there could be another dog as awesome as Mishu, but he did the most excellent job in passing all his knowledge to Gracie Anne, because she sure was as awesome as Mishu. They just don't live long enough, and when they go, they take a part of you with them. But they leave a part of themselves with us. Thank you everyone for stopping to see the last post, for leaving such wonderful comments of concern and caring for the people of New Zealand and for Nancy.