By Casey Neill
The Giant Dogs Picnic Funday brought about 60 dogs and more than 100 people to Lilydale Lake on Sunday 7 April.
Deb Clack from the Newfoundland Club of Victoria said this was the fifth annual picnic day, with many different giant dog breeds and their owners coming along to join in the fun and socialise with other giant dog owners.
They organised games for the dogs and walked around the lake.
“The aim of our day is to bring likeminded giant dog owners together in a social setting and for members of the public to see and interact with giant dog breeds, demonstrating that large doesn’t necessarily mean scary,” Ms Clack said.
She said about half a dozen Pyrenean mountain dogs showed up, and the breed was quite uncommon.
“I have newfoundlands and they’re like little people,” she said.
“They all have their own personalities. They’re great company for people.”
