[Tax-chick]

It probably has to do with prolonged association with dragons, too.

[BlueDragon]

Tame them with breath mints? Coax them into only breathing fire when the steaks need grilling, or the house needs to be heated.

Who needs a guard dog when "here be dragons"? They might not be as snuggly as a terrier, but their bite is worse than any thundering herd of chihuahuas...