Bjorn and Adelita the Spanish Mastiffs

Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, Calif.

Two Spanish Mastiffs in front of a flock of sheep
Bjorn and Adelita guard Tablas Creek Vineyard's flock of sheep from predators, including the occasional mountain lion.

Human: Viticulturist Jordan Lonborg

Affiliated Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard

Location: Paso Robles, Calif.

Dog Names: Bjorn and Adelita

Ages: 2

Breed: Spanish Mastiff

In a Word: Goofballs

Job Title: Protectors. They are nocturnal, so while they seem lazy all day, they are awake all night, barking and deterring predators from the sheep.

Star Quality: Kind with humans and other dogs

Best Buds: Each other

Favorite Activity: Rolling in hay

Favorite Getaway: Their dog house (when it isn't full of sheep)

Forgivable Flaw: Slobbering all over my jeans

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