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Who Needs a Guard Dog When You Have a Cow?

Apr 24, 2013 by Daniel McBane 10 Comments

Cow Guards Home
This home in the narrow alleys of Jaisalmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan is guarded by a cow. And guarded well, by the looks of him. I certainly kept my distance.

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Filed Under: Funny Photos, India Tagged With: animals, cows, desert, funny image, India, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

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  1. Chubby Chatterbox says

    Apr 24, 2013 at 15:12

    I think I met this cow on my recent trip to Jaisalmer. They seem to like eating cardboard boxes.

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    • Daniel McBane says

      Apr 24, 2013 at 19:44

      Cardboard did seem to be their snack of choice. I guess that makes a guard cow quite a bit cheaper to take care of than a guard dog.
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  2. Shalu Sharma says

    Apr 27, 2013 at 08:22

    I agree, the cow will scare the thieves away. Mind you, to shoo the cow away all you need to do is to throw little bit of grass and you’re done.
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    • Daniel McBane says

      Apr 27, 2013 at 13:59

      That’s good to know for anyone traveling to India, although finding grass in Jaisalmer might prove a little difficult.
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      • Shalu Sharma says

        May 4, 2013 at 10:10

        Daniel, you can get grass but perhaps at a hefty price. Use hay or some other cow food.
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        • Daniel McBane says

          May 4, 2013 at 14:44

          I was only joking–I actually saw quite a bit of grass in the Thar desert. Besides, as Chubby Chatterbox mentioned above, the cows really seem to enjoy eating cardboard…

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  3. Corinne says

    Apr 27, 2013 at 19:24

    I think I have a photo of that same cow. My photo is definitely taken in Jaisalmer…what do you think? http://www.rovingvails.com/blog/2011/12/31/things-that-make-me-happy-holy-cow-happy-new-year/
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    • Daniel McBane says

      Apr 27, 2013 at 19:45

      You’re right, they look very similar…not quite the same, but there’s a good chance they’re related…
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  4. Agness says

    May 1, 2013 at 16:02

    C’mon Daniel. Were you scared of this little cow:)? Don’t be silly 😛
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    • Daniel McBane says

      May 1, 2013 at 17:25

      Little? Look at his eyes. I think he wanted to eat me…

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