bear-dog

There was a giant bear-dog in the "age of giant mammals" perhaps 20 thousand years ago.

Photos: Huge Wild Boar 2008

Thanks is also due my big bear-dog, Moses, a majestic, beautiful beast.

FLY FISHING WITH DARTH VADER MATT LABASH 2010

She couldn't truly help me, of course, because earlier that day I'd held this big bear-dog head in my arms and cried right into the fur of his ear, Vito, Vito, wake up...

Diminished Capacity: FDA Downsized and Privatized; America is at Risk 2007

She couldn't truly help me, of course, because earlier that day I'd held this big bear-dog head in my arms and cried right into the fur of his ear, Vito, Vito, wake up...

Diminished Capacity: FDA Downsized and Privatized; America is at Risk 2007

Not particularly wolflike, but if you take a trip to a museum or read a book on prehistoric mammals you'll see certain similarities with the amphicyon also known as the "bear-dog".

The Two Towers: a voyage into palaeobiology marypcb 2003

Of those who welcomed her back to the Big House there was none more thankful and adoring than the old bear-dog, Hec.

The Law of the Land Emerson Hough 1890

The old bear-dog, Hec, came around the corner of the house from his napping in the shade, and sat looking up in adoration at his divinity, inquiring mutely whether that divinity would permit a common warrior like himself to come and kiss her hand.

The Law of the Land Emerson Hough 1890

At the same time another, one of the old "bear-dog" breed, was coming as fast as the light block and chain he had to drag would allow him.

Strong Hearts George Washington Cable 1884