The dogs were memorable not for their size and athleticism. Their kennel was the only part of the house that was air-conditioned.
The recent heat wave has reminded me of a bunch of German Shepherds. I last met them in 1986, but I have not forgotten them. It was during a visit to the home of a newspaper editor in Madras (now Chennai). Chennai is a scorching coastal city in South India.
The dogs weighed 45kg and were athletic. They could leap over a 10- ft (3m) wall.
