Not much is known about Rawhide’s pedigree…he didn’t come with papers. Best guess says he’s part Golden Retriever, maybe a little bit of Labrador, possibly some Shepherd, and who knows what else. Whatever his mix, it’s his uniqueness that makes him who he is…Little Nashville’s most loveable, huggable, and comical resident.
Rawhide was just a little pup when Sheriff Jay Hawke picked him from a litter of eight. He was about twice the size of any of his brothers and sisters, making him not only a little different than his siblings…in the sheriff’s eyes, it made him stand out above the rest.
Sheriff Jay raised Rawhide right there in the Little Nashville courthouse. He not only learned right from wrong, but he developed quite the personality... and continued to grow…and grow…and grow.
Every day the townspeople would come by to see Rawhide. Sometimes just to scratch him behind the ear…other times to give him a treat. Those folks just couldn’t believe what a big, healthy, and noble dog he’d turned out to be.
Rawhide loves everyone in Little Nashville…especially Miss Laura Lee Goodheart. Every time he sees her coming…well, if he could blush…he would.
So whenever you’re in Little Nashville, make sure you stop by and see ol’ Rawhide! He’ll always be there with tail-a-waggin’!
