“The Most Adorable Friendship Ever: A Dog and Duck Defying Species Boundaries”
Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary friendship that has blossomed between Barclay the dog and Andy the duck, defying all odds and leaving other species green with envy.
Barclay, a renowned and exceptionally intelligent Golden Retriever, shares a special bond with Rudy, one of the Pekinese ducks residing at Pam Ishiguro’s ranch in Orange County, California. Initially, Rudy used to chase Barclay whenever he approached the duck flock, asserting his dominance as their leader.
“Rudy is the pack’s commander,” explained Pam. “He exerts control over everyone and everything. Whenever Barclay tried to get close to the ducks, Rudy would intervene, driving him away. Barclay would then sprint off, fleeing from Rudy’s authority.”
However, recent times have witnessed a remarkable transformation in Barclay’s behavior towards ducks. Perhaps it’s because he discovered the delectable taste of their food and the allure of their bathwater.
“Barclay has developed a fondness for duck food, knowing that there’s always a feast waiting in the barn. Whenever he gets the chance, he sneaks in and steals their food. He even enjoys sipping from their bathwater. And if he isn’t caught, he can be found sniffing the ducks’ rear ends.”
Interestingly, few people are aware that when the ducks were mere ducklings, Barclay harbored a deep fear of those tiny, moving cotton balls. Even when his master brought the ducks before him, Barclay didn’t dare to look. It’s possible that Barclay gleaned something from observing Izzy, a Chihuahua-Terrier mix, playing fearlessly with the ducks all day long.
“We worried that Izzy might harm the ducks, so we scolded him whenever he sneaked into the coop. Maybe Barclay learned something from those encounters.”
Over time, fear and animosity gradually dissipated, and Barclay and Rudy emerged as the closest duo on Miss Pam’s small farm. Wherever they go, they always stick together, taking turns chasing and playfully pouncing on each other. But they never stray far from one another, and if they do, they call out to each other.
Nowadays, Rudy seizes every opportunity to assert his dominance over Barclay by playfully leaping onto him. Surprisingly, Barclay doesn’t mind at all, as it presents him with a chance to sniff Rudy’s rear, a mutually beneficial arrangement. Should anyone get too close, Rudy also isn’t shy about nipping at their toes. The other ducks have learned that Barclay is now Rudy’s best friend, and any duck attempting to encroach should proceed with caution, as Rudy will strike without warning.
As for Izzy, the poor pup hasn’t been so fortunate.
“That all changed when the ducks grew up and became larger than Izzy. They only had to chase him once to teach him a lesson. Now Izzy is terrified of ducks.”
Witnessing the deep bond between Barclay and Rudy, one can’t help but be touched by the sheer power of friendship that transcends the boundaries of species.
