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That other lesser known Bali Dog named Blackie.

6/5/2017

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On a step in Pengosakan outside an Alpha Mart, another Bali Dog named Blackie lives on.  We first met him back in 2010. His impressive size and young adult aura was both intimidating and unnerving.  But Blackie was one of those very gentle big Bali Dogs, a true passive giant.  Seeing Blackie again in 2017 has been a privilege, insofar as he has survived when many have not.  It’s also been a continued blessing, relief in the knowledge that he is cared for in his advancing years.

There are many ‘old Ubudians’ who lovingly remember another very famous Blackie of the night.  A serial seducer of the ladies.  A very free roaming Bali Dog about town.  Those old timers who know that Blackie is a badge of honour name, not cheaply handed on.  Those who know when the name Blackie, in Bali Street Dog folklore is spoken, establishments such as CP lounge, Mingle, Shisha Lounge, Boom Boom and Laughing Buddha come to mind.  That most famous of all Blackies.  He who roamed far and famously long, along Monkey Forest road and its numerous side gangs.  His memory will never be forgotten, his name etched in history.

Pengosakan Blackie certainly lives up to the lofty Blackie title, in our humble opinion.  He has never roamed far and long, has never charmed the ladies over a swig of Bintang or waft of Hookah vapour.  And he will never wake up on the lap of some Swedish maiden.  But, like King Blackie he has survived. Survived knife wounds, scalding hot water burns and the vagaries of daily life on an increasingly chaotic road in an unrepentant competitive environment.

​And for all of that, we salute Blackie the Pengosakan Bali Dog. And as we joyfully met him again today, we also dedicated a few moments in memory to that other most famous of all Ubud Blackie Bali Dogs.  May he continue to roam free in canine nirvana.   
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Margaret
6/5/2017 05:31:07 pm

Beautiful.....i only wish the woman i happened upon two days ago while walking my dogs along the Sanur Beach front.

My three were on the leash and as usually happens on walks along the beach we came across resident beach dogs. There was alot of grr grr and some snarling, as usually happens especially when one pack is leashed.

A mature woman walking with a group from the opposite direction said very pointedly and with a tone of authority, "you be very CAREFUL, the BLACK DOGS are dangerous!!!

Pity she didnt witness our return journey passing the same spot. My pack were running free when the black dogs came up, alot of sniffing of butts then a quick play chase around the beach and we continued.

But we did encounter a couple of dangerous dogs, so dangerous that the pack put their tails between their legs in horror and scampered off. Two very small Chihuahua males, so territorial and bullet proof they chased away anything which dared to look their way!!! The tactic of surprise will win out every time🤣

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