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Title: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 02, 2007, 04:53:39 PM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fnol%2Fshared%2Fspl%2Fhi%2Fpop_ups%2F07%2Fuk_enl_1185973667%2Fimg%2F1.jpg&hash=c051b18e6c873163a1b788fba4aa4b91a82f8407)

AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGH Nick's at the helm. Women, children and shaggy dogs first.

Title: Re: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Nick on August 02, 2007, 04:54:59 PM

What kind of animal is that?  eeek: It looks like a pig.border collie cross?

Title: Re: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 02, 2007, 04:59:47 PM

He's a Newfoundland called Whizz.  He's just completed his training in water rescue as part of the Swansea Maritime Reserve Rescue Unit. As Newfoundlands are known for their swimming ability they are popular in this kind of role.

having said that the expression on Whizz's face doesnt appear to be one of a hound having fun.

Title: Re: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Nick on August 02, 2007, 05:10:49 PM

But it has a pig snout!

Title: Re: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Pastis on August 02, 2007, 05:14:46 PM

It also has webbed feet  eeek:

You can't see them in the picture; I just know. OK

Title: Re: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Nick on August 02, 2007, 05:16:07 PM

So it's a sort of canine porcine platypus?

Title: Re: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 02, 2007, 05:48:46 PM

I'd be careful Nick, they are big buggers and very fast on their feet  point:

Title: Re: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Pastis on August 02, 2007, 05:58:34 PM

Quote from: Nick on August 02, 2007, 05:16:07 PM

So it's a sort of canine porcine platypus?

The one I saw was a big bugger. Managed to pull four adults to safety from the water... at one go  eeek:
Whizz looks like a bit of a pup  happy100

Title: Re: Its the almost Friday caption competition
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 02, 2007, 06:01:35 PM

Judging from the size of the engine housing in the background I'd say you are right there.



Not to worry Nick but apparently Newfoundlands are one of the most popular breeds in Canada after Malamuts  point: