They’re also commonly referred to as a “nanny dog” due to their gentleness toward children in the family. That’s what we call loyalty! (15/15) by Judy Powell September 21, 2020, 7:03 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 15/15 Next View full list See more Previous article His dog, Luath, was the inspiration for the Darling family’s nurse dog, affectionately named “Nana” in the book (though the Disney film modeled Nana after a St. Bernard). Next article Trust me they hate being in the water. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.