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He is a heavy dog with strong muscles and a furry coat to protect him against the frost. Buck isn’t a house dog or a kennel dog. He’s is half St. Bernard and half Scotch shepherd. He weighs exactly 140 pounds. He has blood shot eyes. He is strong of muscle and warm long hair. Buck is a proud dog who is smart. He will watch other dogs and then do what they do. He is not scared of his opponets and will take them on no matter what. He is obediant because he knows if he isn’t he will get beaten. He is intelligent because he follows the others actions and won’t get punished.

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