BiL and his Lady (who also found excuses not to go as she shares my dislike of SiL) are the owners of a very large Poodle .... You know the "Giant" type.
It is unfortunately "Apricot" although it looks bloody ginger to my boys.
Anywhoo ~ BiL (Who is about your size) was walking it in Richmond Park a couple of weeks ago and a little girl walking with her father watched BiL and dog carefully and having passed them asked her Dad, in the shrill tones that only little girls can manage, "Why would a MAN have a poodle?" ~ Father tried to pass it off with a light laugh but BiL turned and shouted "And Father Christmas is DEAD!" before strolling on, leaving the child in tears. He claims it made him feel better.
