Oh that’s kind of you. Pharaoh, it turned out, was a Beta dog. One down from an Alpha female, Alpha’s are always female, and Beta dogs are always male. The role of the Beta is to be the pack’s policeman, especially breaking up squabbles. He was a wonderful animal.
Hello Val. Yes, the most beautiful of memories. I was reading a draft chapter of my, as yet unpublished memoir, about Pharaoh and it had me in tears. The moment that Brandy, our Gt. Pyranean/Mastiff cross, truly showed his love for Jean and me. We hadn’t had Brandy all that long when Pharaoh died and Brandy recognised the loss of Pharaoh. From that day forth Brandy has shown pure, unconditional love to Jean and me.
Learning from Dogs 
Oh what we’d give for one more cuddle or caress with a late beloved dog ! Their memory is embedded in our hearts.
LikeLike
Dear Margaret, so many lives that have gone. So many lives that are missed. So many cuddles!
LikeLike
Pharoah was a king, Paul. Thanks for sharing your personal memories with us!
LikeLike
He was, Susan. We have other great dogs here at home, Cleo an Brandy come to mind, but none is regarded as Pharaoh was: a King!
LikeLike
Beautiful memories of a beautiful dog, Paul 😀
LikeLike
Thank you, Irene, thank you very much!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I don’t think we ever stop thinking about them.
LikeLike
Yes, John, you are right. We never stop thinking of them. What lovely, beautiful, loving animals!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Especially LOVE this picture parade. What a handsome boy! Hope his birthday on the other side of the ‘Rainbow,’ was a good one.
LikeLike
Oh that’s kind of you. Pharaoh, it turned out, was a Beta dog. One down from an Alpha female, Alpha’s are always female, and Beta dogs are always male. The role of the Beta is to be the pack’s policeman, especially breaking up squabbles. He was a wonderful animal.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful memories and tribute to the king of dogs 💕🙏💕
LikeLike
Hello Val. Yes, the most beautiful of memories. I was reading a draft chapter of my, as yet unpublished memoir, about Pharaoh and it had me in tears. The moment that Brandy, our Gt. Pyranean/Mastiff cross, truly showed his love for Jean and me. We hadn’t had Brandy all that long when Pharaoh died and Brandy recognised the loss of Pharaoh. From that day forth Brandy has shown pure, unconditional love to Jean and me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am so happy that love and connection continues for you and Jean 💕
LikeLike
Thank you, dear Val. 🐶
LikeLiked by 1 person
You never stop missing them so indulge with as many photos of that gentle king as you like.
LikeLike
Dear Marlene, you are spot on. I may well indulge you again! 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person