There’s an island off the coast of Canada called Lasqueti that’s totally off the grid, where very few people can stand to live. Think no indoor plumbing, no mainstream power sources, and neighbors are scarce. But, the people who do call it home have made it their own, living their lives to the beat of their own drums.

One family in particular breeds Saint Bernard dogs…and they keep one from every litter. What does that add up to?

Am I in a dream? Is this a dream?

I’ve never wondered what it would be like to be surrounded by more than forty ginormous, heavily panting dogs…but now I know!