Ahhh, I was being blind.
They are notoriously stubborn and bolshy, he's one of very few to break one in.
( Esme Weatherwax I swear on my tash it's daycent hash, Thu 4 Jun 2009, 12:10, archived)

THEY DONT HAVE BRAINS.
this makes them useful animals in zombie attacks.
( sleepybinky, Thu 4 Jun 2009, 12:11, archived)