When I first brought Dutchess home Dukie would not play with her no matter how much she tried to instigate with him… Even when she punctured his neck twice!. Now that she is growing they play like this every day outside. Watching these two play is one of the highlights of each day. It brings me such joy. Dukie is so gentle with Dutchess and I haven’t had to reprimand him even once. He seems to instinctively know her size and how rough is enough. I love these two hounds with all my heart ❤