You guys that live in the country, better be careful with your little ones. I live in the country. too. I see hawks, eagles, owls, and even ravens look at my little gurls a little toooo closely, not to mention coyotes! Needless to say, I always stay with them, never let them out of site. I've heard too many horror stories of animals taking little dogs. You always have to be alert of their surroundings. They are so vulnerable!