Dog-cile...

What image do you get when you think of an Old English Sheep dog? You know, the Dulux dog. I've never had much interaction with them so I considered them rather docile and calm. Probably on the back of said Dulux paint advertising.

On my way home the other day, I just about took one out. I was being careful and slowed to below walking pace as I passed it but it must have gotten startled when it turned round and just about walked right in front of my bike. It then turned and started get nippy and aggressive. Not dangerously aggressive, but it was certainly spooked.