Always stay away from swans :-D Between the dog and the swan, it's maybe 50/50. Swans are incredibly powerful, sharp teeth, strong wings that can break arms. At least that's what I was always told. And they're moody. Not as bad as Canadian Geese, but not far behind.
Incredibly graceful creatures. And fascinating in their behavior. It's a shame for the individual swans that they're invading, but the native swans are definitely worth to preserve, too, so it's bad luck for the mutes.
Great post, thank you for sharing!
RE: The Mute Swan, Beautiful and "Prohibited" in New York