It’s spelled Louis, and pronounced Louie. You know, like French. Except that he’s an Italian mastiff, not a French mastiff, so what’s up with that?
Well, anyway, as you can probably tell from the photos, he’s just as sweet as any mastiff, and calm in a crowd, too.
![Say, dad, when're we gonna go home? I got some serious sleepin' to catch up on! Italian Mastiff](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CIMG2733-600x454.jpg)
He was so mellow that it took a while for him to figure out that I was paying attention to him.
![Oh... hello. Can I... help you? Italian Mastiff](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CIMG2743-600x615.jpg)
Such a sweet face. So concerned-looking. I think it's the furrowed brow.
![Hmm. Dad, is it okay if I talk to this guy? He seems nice. Italian Mastiff](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CIMG2752-600x715.jpg)
Louis and his dad. I'm pretty sure he was a visitor to San Francisco.
![You are, aren't you? Italian Mastiff](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CIMG2750-600x616.jpg)
Can't remember what the minor scar is on his flank. Seem to recall it was nothing to worry about though.
![...you wouldn't hurt me, would you? Italian Mastiff](https://dogsofsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CIMG2758-600x682.jpg)
Awww. For a big dog, he sure does have the 'puppydog eyes' down pat.