Strolling in D.C. #7

Recently, Greg had the opportunity to put his French lessons to work.  

While strolling through Georgetown, Greg spotted a small sign on a wooden gate between two row houses.  In the photo below, Susan is pointing to the sign. 

The sign translates from French as "lunatic dog" or "crazy dog", warning trespassers against entering.   

Of course, the sign only works if a trespasser speaks French.  We thought about this and wondered if:

(a)  Only French-speaking trespassers were likely, or 

(b)  Only cultured trespassers were being warned away.  All other trespassers were free to enter and be ripped to shreds by some vicious watchdog.  

We also wondered about the type of dog a trespasser might encounter.  The dog might be truly vicious or perhaps it would be obscenely cute and lick a trespasser into submission.  

A Dogue de Bordeaux, or French Mastiff.  The dog's large head and muscular body should deter any would-be trespasser. 

A Teacup French Poodle might not work as a watchdog.  However, the puppy pictured above looks sort of tough.  The puppy's look  seems to say:  "Yes, I am looking at you and you had better turn around before things get ugly."

P.S.  If you are Far Side fan, click here for some amusing beware of dog cartoons.