A Cowboy meets an Indian hearing sheep in the Black Hills.

Cowboy:    "Hey, cool dog you got there.  Mind if I speak to him?"

Indian:        "Dog no talk."

Cowboy:    "Hey dog, how's it going?"

Dog:           "Doin' all right."

Indian:        (Look of shock!)

Cowboy:  "Is this Indian your owner?"  (pointing at the Indian)

Dog:            "Yep."

Cowboy:  "How does he treat you?"

Dog:            "Real good.  He walks me twice a day, feeds me great
food
                 and takes me to the lake once a week to play."

Indian:         (Look of total disbelief)

Cowboy:  "Mind if I talk to your horse?"

Indian:         "Horse no talk."

Cowboy:  "Hey horse, how's it going?"

Horse:          "Cool."

Indian:         (Extreme look of shock!)

Cowboy:  "Is this your owner?"  (pointing to the Indian)

Horse:           "Yep."

Cowboy:  "How's he treat you?"

Horse:           "Pretty good, thanks for asking, he rides me brushes
                  me down often, and keeps me in a lean to protect me
                  from the elements."

Indian:          (Look of total amazement!)

Cowboy:  "Mind if I talk to your sheep?"

Indian:           "Sheep lie."