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Photo of the Day: Gabby, the Brussels Griffon of Third Street

This dog had to be the inspiration to Chewbacca from "Star Wars," right?

Meet Gabby, she is an old dog, mostly blind and has trouble running, but she still has a presence on Third Street.

Gabby is a Brussels Griffon, a terrier-like breed that is known for its almost human expression. It's a strange thing, and this picture might not give her justice, but when she looks at you, it kind of feels like a person is staring you in the eyes. 

Originally breed in Belgium to catch rats in stables, they soon became popular as a household and family dog.

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As Gabby walked slowly and cautiously up Third Street with its owner, its beard and over-all silly demeanor made me think: This dog looks like Chewbacca's baby. 

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