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I saw the cat thread.......so let's see those canines.

Meet Greta and Alex.

Alex - 2.5 year old chihuahua. He likes long walks on the beach, sleeping on couches, beds, or anything warm. He also enjoys sitting on Tiffer's lap. His passions in life are food (not dog food, human food) and his water fowl (duck and goose) stuffed toys. He also prefers males over females.

Greta - 6.5 month old Doberman. Yes, her ears are cropped and please spare me the "humanity" speech. She required no pain medicine or taping of her ears. They were cropped and stood up on their own since the procedure. She enjoys jumping on visitors and whacking them in the nuts, sleeping on the couch, stealing toys from Alex, and running up and down stairs.

They are our little children and make our lives very interesting.

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Hayden , named after Nicky...

He's a Shiba Inu.

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nice looking dog, Darryl.

Is he full grown?

Check it out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiba_Inu
That's a neat little dog, basically a minature Akita.  wt:

Two whippets, Watson (girl, 10 years old), and Grover (boy, 11 years old).   Both I adopted through rescue groups, Watson I have had since she was 5 months old, Grover since he was 3 years old.

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Watson in pillow fort that someguy built:
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Watson lure coursing:
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Someguy and Grover:
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Grover doing agility:
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Grover's athletic abilities got him into trouble recently.  Last month, I was on one of my many business trips.  Normally the dogs stay with a friend, but she was also traveling, so they went to a kennel instead.  It's a very nice kennel, and I've used them several times before.  They have regular supervised playtime, with the dogs divided into separated groups, matched by personality.

Well, because of a minor health issue, they wanted to keep Grover separated from the other dogs, so they put him in his own separate area.  He was upset and wanted to play, so he ended up scaling and jumping a 10-foot fence. :o  Landing was not so good, he broke multiple bones in both front legs and wrists (pretty much every bone there).

The kennel felt awful and rushed him to the emergency vet (they are paying all the bills).  They fused his bones to plates, he will most likely be losing flexibility.  He's been a good patient and healing up well.

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And here we are surfing the DMF together:

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Here are our two monsters.
The first is Riley, a 6 year old Border Collie, she is my frisbee dog.
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The second is Kaluahu, my girls 6 year old Pit Bull.  She is the most gentle soul out there.  I don't trust my BC with any person younger than 8. The PB, i would trust with a new born baby.
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This is my vicious crazy beast
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Sioux, a rescue from the Boone area. We think she's some sort of Carolina Dog. I've had her for 2 years.

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This is Bindi. I found her on the side of the road, matted, and about 20 lbs underweight. She's plumped up nicely. I think she's a beagle-shepherd mix.

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Here's my two mutts.  :)

The black one is Gabby - lab/pit (we think) rescue

The gray one is Emma - Great Dane we rescued from family in Idaho

Being Lazy:
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Gabby in action:
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Emma in action:  :P
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Raider
120lb Black Lab
...and my best bud!
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...he actually enjoys wearing this stuff, and if you take it off him he will jump all over you until you put it back
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 Great dog pics!!  I'll add a couple of our pup, Buddy.   Vicious  beast that he is!
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg101/PJFZ1/Family%20pics/Buddy.jpg)
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  We're fostering him, but after about a year now we've somehow quit looking too hard for a new home.......

Here's Outlaw my 3 year old German Shorthair Pointer.

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My Newfy Abbey

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Bartholomew my 1 year old St Bernard r:e)

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Awesome thread. Of course I'm biased. This is our crazy Jake:

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/hypurone/Jake/P1010061.jpg) The day I rescued him from the shelter.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/hypurone/Jake/P1010024.jpg) I have his rubber ball in my hand just to get him to hold still long enough to take a pic!
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/hypurone/Jake/P10100641.jpg) Very rare downtime.

Good looking Dobie Cyrus.  Looks like you got the ears cropped now.

Jeremy, love the GD in the fireplace!  ;D

Here's Berkley:

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Here's our "baby", well at nearly 16 anyway.


Shelby

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In those pictures, no.  He's about 2 months in the first pic, 4-5 months in the others.  He's 1.5 now and weighs about 26 lbs or so.  They're very loyal dogs, but they are a very independent breed - they train you.  He's sitting right next to me destroying some rawhide as we speak...

Meet Murphy: A boxer mix from a local shelter.  He eats anything he comes in contact and has developed the amazing skill of unscrewing the cap of mountain dew bottles.
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And Martini: She basically runs the joint.  Ducatiloo and I run to do her bidding and enjoy it, or else.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/kynafairge/Dogs/100_0173.jpg)

Thanks.

Yeah, we decided to get the ears done. Didn't bother her one bit.

Here are our two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, on the Olympic Coast.  Reagan, on the left, is 2; Sasha, on the right, is 4:

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nice looking mutts, gregor.

Thanks, dude.  They're sleeping like the dead, right now.

How big is Greta, now?

Freddie Bogart, AKA Boggie

I seen him wandering around town for a couple of days. Then I was working at a school and he showed up and started following me around.
He picked me for his new pet.

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3 weeks ago she weighed 47 lbs.

I suspect she is between 50-55lbs now.

Uno.
The Fetch Master.


Baby Uno
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Showing off Leet skillz.
Lakeside
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Poolside
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Bluebonnet Uno.
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here are my springer (mason) and my basset (molly), right after i got molly. all my newer pictures are on my external HD, which i don't have right now, so you'll have to deal with this 1 1/2 yr old photo.

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Cool pictures. I need to bet a better camera!

Here is Neo with my old Duc (Monica).  Once I get the new camera I will get Neo with my new ride (Jenna).

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When we were at Road Atlanta last Labor day for the races, my wife calls and says there's this dog sitting on our front porch. I'm like no way, get rid of it somehow......My wife came up and joined us for the last day. When we got back, he was still there. I'm like crap, not another dog. Came and sat right next to me, and looked me right in the eye. Well long story short, he's with us now.  [laugh]

Sad part was that another dog, our old greyhound " Marty aka Kiowa Mags Marty" died a few weeks later from a fall, that exposed a tumor. Sad but happy times. Don't now how to explain that one.

next is
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Taygo  Got Taygo 7 years ago, and asked my daughter at the time what to use for her name. She says Taygo.

Taygo? what's her full name?   

"Taygo the puppy daddy", so she's named Taygo

Sandy and Rocky.  Siblings 1 litter apart.  Don't get me started on how awesome they are! 

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Bucho
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Lucy, about a year ago.  Not really sure how old probably 6-8 months
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wow, your dobie looks great!

This was my old dobie before I had to give him away to a friend (apartment issues)
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After having a Beagle I don't know if I'll ever own a different breed of dog.
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My pup-pup Paige.

mags and I are considering a bulldog for our first dog, but have been warned they're a handful for dog newbies.  Are they that bad if given proper training/attention?


Beautiful pup! what breed?

That would be a Pitbull, or Staffordshire Terrier...pretty much the same thing.

Awesome dogs, but they take a dedicated owner.  They need to be well trained and obedient, especially considering the general publics view of them.  Great, loyal, handsome, energetic (really energetic) dogs though.  [thumbsup] Tons of them at shelters, even pups.

Here's a pic of my sister-in-laws rescued Staffie (on left), along with my pit (we think)/lab mix.  He looks similar to m9hundo's...and is a super cool dog.
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I had a pair of Beagles, wonderful dogs.  When I bought a place in town, they didn't do well, so they live in the country with my parents where they can chase squirrels and enjoy not being cooped up all day while I'm working.  They're only 20 minutes away so I get to, and do visit them often  [thumbsup]

JM

Damnit. :(  I thought it might be, but the non-clipped ears always throw me off.  I dated a girl who had 5 rescues between herself (2) and her family.  I really love em and know a fair amount about the breed.  I'd love to rescue one, but mags is a bit scared of them.  It's not pits specifically, she was attacked by a medium-large dog as a child so she's still a little shy. We've just gotten approval from the landlord to have a dog but pits are regrettably (and unfortunately, around here, expectedly >:() not allowed.  It might be for the best as we're in an apartment and I'd really rather have a house & at least a dog run for a breed that energetic.  Then again, it appears when we do have the house that some places won't give us home owners insurance with a pit. Your pups are beautiful, have you had any problems with insurance/etc?  I wonder if it gets past kneejerk reactions of landlords/insurers if you refer to it as a Staffie/Am. Staff?  I'd like to be able to help the breed, one day...  :'(

I'm a big adoption guy too.  Both of mine are adopted...although the Dane is from my other sister-in-law.  They were going to give her up to a rescue  >:( , and I couldn't let that happen.

Our homeowners insurance (Allstate) gave us a list of prohibited dogs.  Pitbulls were on them, as were Rottweilers, Akitas, Dobermans, GSDs, Cane Corsos, and a few others.  It was a bummer because I really wanted to rescue a pit since there are so many.  Gabby (the black one) has enough Lab in her that all her papers say Lab Mix...and she's a rescue.  We also have a cool vet that we asked not to put Pitbull in her paperwork, even though she agreed she was part Pit. My sister-in-law with the Staffie/Pit in the picture (his name is Johnny) lists hers as a Staffie and it's been OK for their homeowners insurance.  I think it depends on the insurance company though.  Pisses me off that insurance companies do that with certain breeds.  I guess if everyone was a responsible owner it wouldn't have happened though.

Mine is a second hand dog too. Original owners couldn't keep her in a yard. I admit it has been a challenge for me too at times.
Yeah I'm thinking about getting another one eventually, I have a young daughter though and my hands are quite full enough. It's taken me awhile to get her to respond well to voice command. I had to learn to get and hold her attention right off the bat. If I don't establish an activity right off the bat she's off on a scent. So I have to keep her busy. Great dog though, she's fantastic with my little girl. I had a heeler before and she was over-protective and I ended up having to put her down after several bites, and then the dis-embowelling of another dog(broke my heart). I wanted a superfriendly breed after that, one that was never known for aggressive behaviour. I wanted a dog that any kid or animal could approach and pet/mug without any retaliation. She fits the bill, at worst she gets up and leaves any situation that makes her uncomfortable. She's awesome!

This is Ozzy,  He is now 6 years old.  I rescued him from the Humane Society.  He is the last of four.  As you can tell he used to love to chew on Chairs. lol  Don't mind the dust, thats in the spare room and we have not yet completed it yet.  ;D

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The Three Stooges

L to R:

Kozmo (Moe), Sophie (Larry), and Sammy (Curly)


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I love my dog but a pitbull is not a pet for everyone. They require lots of attention, affection, when I first got him he was 9 months. He was a co-workers of mine and he could not keep him in his apartment for obvious reasons.  They are the most affectionate, intelligent dogs I have ever encountered. I love my dog and when I hear they want to ban them from certain county's it really chaps my hide. It all boils down to the owner. He is 4 years old and he has never attacked anyone other than cats, possums, and basketballs.

here's a few videos I looked up of big lovable dogs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbVnJxnQHOs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JtHVPsErJY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFoCiDVATwM&feature=related

m9hundo,

Control that viscious dog before she licks someome to death.

Lana as a land-locked Tiki dog.  [laugh]

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Hey Howie, glad to see you made it on here.

- Gil

Here is a pic of Jazz, a almost 6 year old Choc. Lab.  She is sitting on a dock in Donner Lake (Tahoe)

Sorry for the shitty pic quality, camera phone

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That's a shame about homeowner's insurance and certain breads.

I never really checked with mine when I got the Doberman and probably won't now for obvious reasons. I think it is really stupid. Spend two minutes around Greta and that whole "doberman's are viscious" stereotype will go right out the window. I am sure that is the same for those of you with Am Staff's, rotts, etc.

They should ban the owners; not the dogs.

I found my way over here yesterday.  My first post will be of my big kid, Hunter.  He is a 4 1/2 year old Alaskan Malamute.

(http://www.geocities.com/bikegeek66/pics/Hunter.jpg)

Camping with Desmo

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Sophia (left) and Desmo (Yes, another Desmo. I'll bet there are a few of them on here...)

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my Gf's pups

Keelo 1.5yrold Shi-tzu

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And Just got Maya 4mo Yorkie Maltese

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Dan, doesn't that mean you get another bike now? [evil] [moto]

yup, but i think i have to sell the cats to get some money.

I get a pic of the dogs in their "trailer" [roll] next week

You have absolutely no idea the amount of predjudice and discrimination there is with these "types" of dogs. I cannot even change my homweowners insurenace because ALL insurance companies except one (State Farm) blacklists these and MANY other breeds. Cities all across the country have BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) against these dogs. It is a terrible shame as there are soooooooo many in the shelters and 99% of them are as sweet as pie. Like mine. My wife was afraid of rescuing Jake (American Bulldog) from the shelter. But I asked her to just come by the shelter after work for 20 mins or so a day (second time was a charm!) and see him after he calms down a bit (they are hyper, especially when they've been in the shelter for 2 months!). Well a long story short, they are inseparable now!  [thumbsup] These dogs are more of a "people" dog than a "dog" dog. They do not do well with just being put in the backyard and fed. They NEED interaction and are EXTREMELY high energy. Not to mention brickshithouse strong! But we love em... His pic is in this thread under my moniker "hypurone".

I'm confused, you quoted my post about Pits and looking back at pics of Jake he appears to be a Pit but your post labels him an American Bulldog? ???

Looks like a cross between an American Bulldog and a Pitbull to me.  A little too big/thick for a Pit or Staffie, but the face isn't scrunched up enough to be a full Amer. Bulldog.

Awesome looking dog hypurone.  [thumbsup]

On the left, Worthy, Super Yellow Lab (see also: not particularly bright but cute as all hell).  On the right, Bruce, also known as Mr. Grumpy Bear (Chow Rott mix is what our vet tells us).

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Yet another Desmo... DesmoPetey.

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Blowing bubbles... no shit.

(http://photos-637.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v165/102/122/500031637/n500031637_553672_2130.jpg) Oh thank God.

Heres Hinku the Bull and Fellini, dane. youngsters

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We have two Olde English Bulldogges.

Here's my Isabela (Monster) and Ginger:

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And a better shot of Ginger:

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And this is Jaegermeister:

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I'm an animal lover. Dogs, cats, whatever. I have a JRT and two cats. My dog goes to the dog park everyday for an hour to run and to the beach at least once a week. I pay someone to take her out for an hour a day when I'm at work. The animals see the DR. more then I do and all are well trained. All of them return on command, including the cats.

I agree for the most part that it's the owners that dicate what a dog will do. Different breeds do have different mannerisms though. You can't tell me that  a pit and a black lab with the same owner are going to behave the same way. I disagree that there is some unfounded predjudice against pit's and rott's. They are f'ing dangerous animals if not kept in control. They can do a lot of damage very quickly and do not descern between cats and 3 year old's when they go off. I have been witness to several dog fights at our local dog park and dog beach. The ones where an animal died ALL involved either a pit or a rottie. Yes, the idiot owners shouldn't be taking a pit they can't control to a public dog park or beach, BUT you have to agree there is a big differeance between a pissed off border collie and a pissed off pit.

For the guy with the dog that has never attacked anything but cats, possums, etc. The cat is more then likely someones pet. If a pit kills my cat, I'll put the pit down right then and there. It's gotten to the point locally, with irresponsible owners bringing these pets to public parks, that I take a gun with me for the day one of these dogs goes after a child. I hope it never happens but would kick myself for not being prepared if it did.

Just in the last three months at work I have responded to about four or five different loose dog calls. Two of the calls the dogs were black labs. Both of those calls the dogs got into the back of my patrol car and had no problem being transfered to the animal control truck. One call (last night), it was two shepards. They also had no issue getting into my partners car, being transfered to a holding cage behind our station, and then into the animal control truck.

A few weeks ago a ten month old or so pit was nice enough to select my front seat instead and I stood by and waited for animal control. He looked nice enough but I didn't want to chance it. He tried to bite the animal control officer when he was moving him but I truly think he was just scared. He calmed down when finally in the truck. In January we had a call with two loose rotties. Long story short, the 120 lb male went after me and my partner and it took three rounds to put him down. Both of us felt like crap and someone lost a pet. I call bullshit on anyone that thinks that dogs are dogs, and certain breeds have no unfair stigma. It's earned guys.

Scott, I don't think anyone is disputing that the stigma is earned.  This is could quickly devolve into politics, but put in a human point of view: Do you ban all blacks/latinos/whites/asians/etc because of the actions of a few?  Not to take it to an extreme, but that's essentially what breed specific legislation/renters policies/insurers poliicies are: racial profiling.

Pits and Rotts have gained their reputation because of crappy owners.  In the late 80s and early 90s it became a status/fashion symbol amongst tough guys to have a tough dog.  They knew little about how to care for, train, properly socialize, etc the breed and as a result it led to incidents and deaths that got us to where we are today.  I'm not suprised that the only deaths have been at the hands of rotts and pitts, their instinct is to finish the fight and a improperly trained or prepared owner couldn't hope to break it up.

I understand you've been around the bad ones, but have you ever spent any time with the good ones?

Not really a legitimate analogy in my opinion. I also don't want this to go down the political path so I'll leave this portion of your post at that.

Regarding instinctual behavior by certain breeds. Of course some rotties, pits, etc. are great dogs. Of course they can be trained to a high level. That doesn't change natural behavior exhibited by certain breeds. My jack russell walking by squirrel holes for instance. She crawls into the holes looking for prey. She goes all the way to the point that I have to grab her tail to pull her out. She loves it. She loves being undergorund, in tunnels, etc. She caught one once. Looked at me and let it go. Loves her tennis ball to the point of insanity. But when another dog takes it she just follows them around until they drop it.

Ten years ago I had a black lab. It would swim out a hundred yards into the surfline with me. That's natural for a lab. My jack won't go out past her belly, that's not what jacks were bred to do.

Pits are naturally dominant and agressive. They are one of the most loyal breeds you can find. They will fight to the death to protect their owners or property. That's the differance. That's their natural instinct. That's how they will be if not trained NOT to do it. Most other dogs don't need to be trained not to attack strange dogs or people. 90%+ of dog owners don't train their dog's to the point that they have total control of them. I've trained mine everyday for over four years and she still sometimes trys to do her own thing. She still sometimes gets into a scuffle with another dog, even though that is just "not like her". I can deal with her though. Dealing with a 80+ lb pit or rott is a different thing.     

I'm fine with people that want to have a pit or rott at their home. I just don't believe there is a place for them in public settings. Have I been around "the good ones"? Not many. The majority of pit's I have encountered (other then the puppies) at the beach, park, or on duty has been somewhat to very agressive. I actually have had better luck with rotties, probably about 50% of the ones I have encountered were gentle.


Edit: And sorry for the threadjack..I'll post pics of my pup tomorrow.

...you mean an American Staffordshire Terrier  ;)

nicest dogs  [thumbsup]

I have heard from allmost everybody who dont know bullterriers, aah is that the killerdog? is it Pitbullterrier? Fighting dog? all the stupid things that you can think of. But not Once she has shown teeth to another dog, even if another one has. She just loves everybody, people or animal. that doesnt make her a good guarding dog eather.
I have been in dogparks starting from 2 months age to now 1 year old, behaves really good in there

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Spuds McKenzie.... with color   [cheeky]

I have been around a lot of Rott's and have never met a mean one. Even a 110lbs intact male was gentle.

All about how your raise that dog.

Oh yeah, Doberman's should be banned from every public place.

They are such troublemakers!

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Not true.  They actually make very POOR watch dogs.  You are correct in saying they are animal aggressive, but at the same time they are human submissive, and are known for being very good with children.  Just as animal aggression has been bred into them, human submissiveness has also been bred into them so they could be controlled (and trained).  Human aggression is caused by abuse...period.  A pitbull with a good home life DOES NOT have to be trained NOT to bite people...that's f'ing ridiculous! A human aggressive pitbull should be put down.  I'm talking real aggression, not just a scared dog (like the one in your patrol car).

They are very loyal and will protect their owners, as will most any dog.  To cite your black lab example, there was a story here recently where a black lab bit a guy who was trying to rape it's owner.  During the interview a couple days later the lab was acting like a goofy, silly black lab...friendly as can be.  Th point is almost ALL dogs will protect their owners...larger, more powerful ones just happen to be better at it then something like a JRT (although they're tough little bastards).

Anyway, I do agree that Pits take a special owner...and a good portion of their owners are douchebags that create aggressive dogs through abuse.

I've seen a couple mean Rotts. Fairly frightening.

...and it is all about the owner.  [thumbsup]

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The one I used to have was afraid of laundry baskets and balloons.
What a scary dog!

My wife's daughter has two Am Staffs and they don't have a mean bone in their bodies. The only thing even remotely dangerous about them is that when they see me they get excited because they know it's okay to play rough with me and I've gotten head butted and knocked on my ass.  [laugh]

My Pit/Akita mix is a bit agressive and territorial with strangers but that's fine with us, so are we.

Greta is deathly afraid of the Garbage Truck, but keeps a very careful eye on the dirtballs working on the truck.

Her protective side is starting to show; it is pretty cool.

....WOW! i cant believe the ADMIN hasnt removed the picture of this MONSTER-KILLER dog in action!!!!

did the small one survive?

I didn't mean to lump the dobbies in with the pitt/rottie convo. I was just quoting your statement regarding the pits.

Didn't say anything about being a watch dog, just protecting property. Property could be you, a ball, a bone, etc. You are right a pit agressive to humans should be put down. Unfortunately, that's most pits that I come across. I'll believe that they don't need to be trained not to be agressive toward people when I don't hear about yet another pit attack for a few years.


My point about the labs was that they are generally good natured and trusting. Of course a lab (or just about any breed) will try to protect it's owners. And yes, the JRT is a tough little bastard that has about the same tempermant in a fight as a pit. It's just easier to handle a 15 lb JRT. I also agree with your statement about most of the owners.

Can we leave the politics and personal agenda behind in this thread ABOUT  D O G S? 

There is a politics section if you want to stir up shit  [roll]

Actually he did, and you know what...............


They did it again!!!

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Bad form pt.  I don't think Scott expressing his opinion is politics, personal agenda, or stiring up shit.  I think we're having a personally reasonable and calm differing of opinion, simple as that.




agreed, it is instinct and _does_ take work to properly raise, train, and socialize them.


100% agreed.  My time with pits has been almost entirely in private.  My ex took her pair to the dog park, but *only* late at night/when it was empty.  If a strange dog/person arrived, she'd put them back on the leash.  These were well behaved and socialized dogs, but it was a matter of "better safe than sorry".  I've always anticipated that I would behave the same in my ownership of one, allowing them to get exercise and socialize, but only in the safest and most controlled settings.

It's not that I disagree that the breeds take work to own, it's that I don't believe they should be discriminated against by civic or commercial entities.  As we've touched on, that's too close to politics and I'll leave it at that.

get the ball Jazz...... get the ball ;D

[thumbsup] she loves that thing!

Corey, I know you have met Scott in person, and I hear from people I *know* (met in real life and are good people) that Scott is a nice, stand-up guy in person.  I don't doubt that, the sources that I heard that from are good people.

He *does* have a very abrasive online personality, and he does stir shit up.  Talking about shooting dogs and how certain breeds shouldn't be allowed to be in public places-period, is something you don't bring up in a thread unprovoked. 

His tone the whole time he has been here has been abrasive and cavalier.  I can do without the arrogance and the disdain he clearly shows for many members here.  (DML history, ect)

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I'm done talking about this in *this* thread.  This is a thread for Dog lovers  :-* .  If you want, we can take this to pm's  [beer]

Ok...back to our fur-kids.  I know I showed some pics already but I can't resist, she's my joy!  :)

Close up of her big browns...

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Good times at the dog park...

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The first day I brought her home from the rescue...

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Tanya

I was almost licked to death by a Rottie ;D 

...is that a "German Sheppard"?!?! without a musel (ps?)...wow...more crazyness...AND a rescue! Nobody ever told you that rescues are psycho-dogs?...abused so much they cant wait to get back at us humans!!??!!

T, i admire your bravery!


ps: anybody noticed the freaky green-tommy-knoker-like eyes? *shivers*

...kaveh sais that with a little peanutbutter, jazz would lick ANYTHING....  :-X


just like him.... [roll]

Hmm.

I knew a Rottie that would carry a plastic sled up to the top of a hill, sit in it, ride down, repeat.
I think he was doing it so he could catch and kill children.  [laugh]
No, really it was the funniest thing, that dog was such a funny dog in so many ways. Just a big baby.

Thanks mate.

big

Hmm indeed...

But if we can get back to the dogs discussion.

I think Scott's got some real points behind his argument - it's pretty clearly true that different dog breeds tend towards certain "personalities", and while the "nature vs nurture" argument has some merits, there's another point I'd like to make which is that the physical charcteristics of some dog breeds make the risks associated with ownership of them higher. Nobody's going to be to fussed about an aggressive daschound or corgi, but an aggressive staffy or rottie is _much_ more serious. As a dog-lover-but-not-dog-owner, I'd be sad to see individual breeds targeted as being permitted or not permitted in public, but I _could_ probably be convinced that there might need to be some stricter controls and responsibilities associated with ownership of certain breeds or sizes of dogs.

big

Oh, and since this is the "Dogs" thread, this one isn't mine (she's my boss's dog), but she sits under my desk most days at work, meet Blossom the Rottwieler:

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big

+1. Nurture goes so far.

Anyone have a sibling who just turned out rotten? Same upbringing as yourself? It's not always the owner.

Only time I've been seriously bitten was by a Basset Hound. :-\

My sister got bitten by a Basset once, I can't blame the dog though, she _did_ reverse her tricycle into it...

big

fixed it for Someguy  ;)

Silliness.

Hmm, I had been standing in a field talking to the owner for a few minutes, the basset (off-leash) then ran up, bit me in the leg, and ran off again.  I was totally ignoring it.

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Witt on the right and Hunter on the left, Lab shepard and Shepard mutt.  I almost didn't recognize the one on the right with all that winter fluff

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/1362424653_cab3860cd8.jpg?v=0)

a retriever through and through

Here's an update on Grover, 2 weeks after getting his casts off:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZYFRBEE59A

And the bf continues to torture Watson.

First building a pillow fort around her

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Then turning her into a pack mule

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She got tired and had to lie down with all that weight on there

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He then tortured them by cooking bacon and telling them there was nothing special going on.
They didn't believe him, though.

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They did get some in the end...happy dogs! :)

Here is our crazy dog Boomer, an Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Heeler.  They are originally bred from dingos and the Red Heelers look just like them.  Very very strong willed, dominant, and stubborn - there was some resistance by him to me joining the pack.  Never aggressive, he would just sit between us or bark at us when we hugged or kissed.  He was too funny.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mangeldbug/boomer/Boomer.jpg)

Boomer is a rescue pup.  Here he is just after my husband brought him home from the city shelter.  He had been there 6 months and the woman initially couldnt find his file so he could be adopted because it was in the "kill" pile scheduled to go the next day.  The woman there was horrible to him and tried to discourage my husband from even looking at him.  He was extremely malnourished and was missing chunks of hair.  Poor puppy.
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He's just like a little IZ_ human.  He loves using pillows and will flop and sigh making lots of noise at night until someone tucks him under his blanket.  He's incredibly spoiled.
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Hiking around Shenandoah
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DE shore
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Christmas
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Boomer with Sadie, a beagle/whippet mix (thought you might like this msincredible).  Sadie is fast as hell and has the insanely loud beagle-bark
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Awwww, they are both adorable. :)

Here is my other little monster Kitana.  She is a six year old German Shepard Mix

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Kona.  7 yearold yellow lab.

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Awesome!  Decapitated Santa!  [laugh]

My two decapitated a stuffed hedgehog toy IMMEDIATELY after watching The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (you know, the movie with the headless horseman).

Coincidence?  Or the influence of the media on innocent susceptible minds?  ??? [cheeky]

Yoda (Chinese Shar-Pei), Darla (English Bulldog/Chinese Shar-Pei Mix) and Theodore (Yorkie-Poo)

Darla & Yoda:
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Darla Baby Pic:
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Darla Sleeping:
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Theodore:
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If Boomer hears a squeaker, that thing is dead inside of 20 minutes.  We got him a hedgehog stuffed toy too because it was basically a stuffed ball with no arms/legs/etc to grab a hold of and riiiiippp it apart.  We thought it might last longer.
yeah.... [roll]

More Sadie pics ;D

Greta

29 weeks

53 lbs.

Just got spayed today. She is doing very well. Surgery went perfect. She is up and about, just trying to keep her movement down

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Such a pretty girl...she doesn't look so happy with the cone though.  [laugh]

T

She keeps banging into everything!!!!

We aren't sure if she really needs it, but will keep it on until tomorrow.

When we got her ears cropped (note: spare the "inhumane" comments, not directed at anyone personally) she had no bandages; only stitches.

She never once touched them, so she probably wouldn't bother her incision.

But, we will go on the side of caution and keep it on until we are proved otherwise

The girls
                                      <----Sky    Callisto---->
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Introduction to water
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...for some reason the first time I read it I thought her name was Castro [laugh]

Try this thing. 
    http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/andmore_home/andmore_dogstuff/85046.aspx?feature=Product_1

It's pretty damn tough.

I'm buying one of those today. my female bulldogge can shread anything in seconds flat. our house is a mine field of feetless cuz's and nylabones, the only things that last any amount of time.

That toy lasted the longest with our Lab/Shepard mix - about a day and a half.  It's good quality, but she managed to get the outter ring to shred and it was all down hill from there.

Super bored today. Rain rain go away  :)

The Kids


Poor Scotty

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Poor Lucy, dam that Scotty  :)

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Barney, Lucy & Scotty

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English Springer Spaniels

My little Frenchie relaxing  :)

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I love that he's sticking his tongue out.  What a cute dog.

LOL..she always sleeps like that.  [cheeky]

When she gets in trouble, the ears go back and the tongue goes out too.

She is from a showdog family but they couldn't get the tongue problem corrected so they sold her to us.   

Here's our little Desmo

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I know size doesn't matter, but for the most part you all have some tiny ass dogs.

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(do I get in trouble for saying one's dog should weigh more than one's spouse?....by 45 pounds?...)

The dogs here aren't far off from the woman's weight  :P

A new Mastiff is on the way!  This one should out weigh me by 45lbs!  

    

Isn't 143 pounds small for a mastiff?  ???

Dude...

How long have you had the St. Bernard?

And you STILL have the reflectors on?

WTF?!



 :P

I love the barrel!!  Lets Drink!!  [beer] [drink] [beer] [drink] [beer] [drink] [beer] [drink] [beer] [drink]

can't say I didn't see that one coming from a few miles out.  

No no, I didn't just imply you were small, I picked that number because if you take the extra 45 pounds away that leaves......a 98 pound weakling  [cheeky]


My nerd side came out.



Mastiffs prefer real bacon, btw.

D*mn..when did you join the slow-pitch powder puff league SG?  Thought you were more cleaver than that! 

98 lbs. weakling 

Yeah..saw that one coming from the outfield.






almost making NAKID look like he's actually funny!
 [cheeky]

Here's my two trouble makers:

Mr. Magoo -
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Annibelle-
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They still have lots of growin to do....

Nice looking Boston !  [thumbsup]

They both have such wonderful facial expressions.  ;D

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Annie

We picked her up at a shelter in Riverside yesterday (she still has the new puppy shelter smell  [puke] )

But......as soon as the stitches  go bye bye (she was spayed), she gets a bath and a haircut.  ;D

She's a wire hair fox terrier, she's about two years old, and she's quite the cutie.

I'll post up an after pic

Congrats bp and lm! Annie looks adorable :) [thumbsup]

on a side note..... if anybody out there is thinking about getting a new puppy or kitty. Visit a shelter first.

lots of love needed.


I had a hard time not take'n a couple of kittys home. :'(

a HUGE +1.

At any given time there are over 200,000 pets needing adoption on petfinder.com.

Congrats on the new pup bp!  [thumbsup]

Absolutely.  And if you are looking for a specific breed and can't find it in the shelter, look for a breed-specific rescue group, that's how I ended up with my whippets.

and thats why we ended up in Riverside [laugh]

have puppy..... will travel

My parents adopted a wire hair fox terrier from a shelter about almost 5 years ago.  He is the smartest dog I have ever met and came pre-trained.  I still can't figure out why someone would give him up.  They are great dogs.  I've never seen one quite as curly haired as your Annie.  She's adorable.

she needs a good grooming. they found her at a middle school, and she had been at the shelter for about 2 weeks.

she's a great travel dog. she sat still in the car, and she didn't barf, like Desmo does.  [laugh]

lm is happy because she waves.  [cheeky]

I'm not sure if shes a full breed, but her tail and ears have been altered, which from what lm says, is common with the full breeds

She has the same "stock" ears as my JRT.  If her tail is short, thats stock as well.  No mods necessary!   [thumbsup]  Missin my dogs!!!

I keep trying to bring some kitties home but Paula always has some objection or other to that...

The idea is not for the dogs to enjoy kitty bacon. [roll]

BP & LM

annie is a cutie!
looking forward to after pic  :)

have fun with her!

With my dogs it opposite.  If there are cats around, my dogs are the ones who gets their ass handed to them (http://forums.smirkinchicken.com/images/smilies/sm.gif)

My lab grew up in a house with a cat, that cat would stalk her and abuse her.  My German/chow/Aussie mix came from a shelter, she is ultra timid and gets frightened easily, cats own her too  [roll]

 [laugh]  I have silly dogs!  They do chase everything else though, especially squirrels

The problem is, mine can actually catch things. [bang]

My Jack Russell could have had a trophy room in his dog house.  Six opossums, at least 10 moles, couple squirrels, rabbits and countless toads.  You could tell he ate a toad because he would show up at the door foaming at the mouth.

Those dogs aint right, but I love them!

I want a dog so bad it hurts. All ya'll are superlucky espc. those with labs.
As soon as I get to move to a place with a yard I'll be joining these ranks!

My three babies playing in the rain.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/kynafairge/Stormy%20Weather%202008/100_0622-1.jpg)

How can you not fall in love with this face - the shelter said we were his last hope.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v668/kynafairge/Dogs/ThenewGuy.jpg)

I've realized while looking through my photos that we just don't have a lot of Martini (the lab/shepard mix).  She doesn't hold still long enough to get a clear photo.

Here is my French Bulldog
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f167/Rufus120/IMG_3720.jpg)
My girlfriends mini Dauchson
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f167/Rufus120/IMG_8949.jpg)
Partners in crime
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f167/Rufus120/IMG_3075.jpg)

and my lil' Frenchie. 

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1332.120 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1332.120)

 :)

I saw that little guy.  Cute  [thumbsup]

what's the story?

Waited too long on that litter.  I just got a number for a litter of fawn Great Dane pups today.  Calling on them now.   

are you going to name it Marmaduke?

(http://wiw.org/~jess/weblog/marmaduke.jpg)

Haven't thought of a name but I'll keep that one in mind.   :P

Jake & Elwood ....... 2 1/2 years old brothers... Our mission in life is to keep our master busy!!!!!! We can open doors,even the front door( we now get dead bolted in when Dave leaves the house). Everything our master does to keep us on his property is futile...It takes us on average 15 min. to figure out how to foil his new attempts. We hate getting put in the basement ,when it's raining out he locks our dog door, to show our displeasure we've eaten a $300 Titleist tour bag . After that he bought us metal cages to keep us in when it rains,that lasted 3 hours( we bent the bottom of the metal cage up with the door still locked) Then managed to  tear down the old door he nailed to the steps to keep us away from his golf clubs, Other than that we have a really really good life. Were extremely good natured dogs and would not harm a soul despite the general publics view of our breed.... Were like any other breed ( it's the upbringing ) . Our breed started getting the bad rap after 101 Dalmatians. People were buying us and not knowing what they were getting into,Were extremely energetic and bull headed, not a good breed for somebody that is clueless to dogs.On top of that we don't stay small forever!!!!!!!!

Dave saved us from being put down. Our former owner had us living in a 6x6 cage outside,we never got to leave it. She could not find us a new home because Elwood is deaf and she would not split us up. We were destine to be put down until a vet., that knew Dave used to raise and show Dals. , found out about us and made a call to him. We've adjusted well to living indoors, Elwood now knows around 18 hand signals and functions like a hearing dog and i've got a huge break from constantly looking out for him so now I've had time to develop my own personality.

P.s. Thanks for changing our names from Max & Rookie!!!!!!!

Elwood (Left) Jake (right) <<<Yes we have an uncanny knack for always being mirror images of eachother>>>
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/muscle_cars_only/Blues%20Brothers/general022.jpg)

Jake (on top ) Elwood ( on the bottom)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/muscle_cars_only/Blues%20Brothers/general016.jpg)

Helping during a remodel project
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/muscle_cars_only/Blues%20Brothers/general057.jpg)

Christmas costumes
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/muscle_cars_only/Blues%20Brothers/general053.jpg)

We play rough
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/muscle_cars_only/Blues%20Brothers/DSC02062.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/muscle_cars_only/Blues%20Brothers/DSC02050.jpg)

Elwood
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/muscle_cars_only/Blues%20Brothers/DSC02049.jpg)

Jake
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/muscle_cars_only/Blues%20Brothers/DSC02030.jpg)


Good god I'll spare you of any more pics. I must have a thousand of these two......

^^^beautiful dogs man!!!  Cool and happy ending for those doggies  [thumbsup]

Jurassic the Dachshund & Khya the Labrador(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/l7i7t7o/032.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/l7i7t7o/037.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/l7i7t7o/038.jpg)

Another Hoorah for rescued pets!  [thumbsup]

My girl Lana...she loves her car rides...

(http://a625.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_58ee770b6d1a9a72bacfe777e6b87020.jpg)

And Lana about to eat her little friend...

(http://a652.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/41/l_0001f8f843086a2d6f4cc01cd9b7dd2b.jpg)

T

WOW she got big fast.

Must be all that good lovin. [thumbsup]

Here ya go Adam.  They specialize in Danes.  [thumbsup]

http://www.pawsofaustin.org/

They have a couple nice looking ones available...and they'll get over the shyness/afraid of men thing quicky when shown some love. When we got Emma she was so nervous she'd hide in a room if anyone new came over. It took our dog walker 3 weeks to convince her to go on a walk with her! She was also very leery of men.  Now she's about as social as dogs come, and is no longer afraid of anyone.  [thumbsup]

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/IMG_0073.jpg)

Thanks dude..I have tears in my eyes.   :-[

I ride by that place everytime I go into town. 

Did you read about "Grant"?     

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10739078 (http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10739078)


BTW..they are accepting donations for Grant's back surgery. 

Sorry man...ya I read about Grant as well.  Poor guy...sounds like the surgery went well though.  [thumbsup]  I routinely donate to local rescues to help with the animal care.  :)

There was another Dane rescue story in your area where a brindle puppy was abused (very young...extremely poor hygiene & living conditions), then eventually had to be euthanized because he had distemper which had begun affecting his nervous system. The make the beast with two backstard breeder didn't think it was important to treat his animals properly OR get them vaccinated.  People can be assholes.

Hilde & Otto:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/2139812916_4119171c2a_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2139812910_e5bc9c292c_o.jpg)

Dave decorated Watson and Grover, good thing my dogs are as tolerant as me. [cheeky]

(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/watson-grover-rings.JPG)

I'd hate to see your place around the holidays.  ;D

More whippet fun...this was tonight's dinnertime.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW9AVoEMNFM

Finally getting around to downloading some videos of the Frenchie and the Mastiff.

Laser pointers are always fun!!   ;D

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=41086784 (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=41086784)

Vicious dawg killing a towel:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2778977437_728f565db1.jpg?v=0)

Vicious dawg trying to decide where to poo:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2779833288_5e58fb37bc.jpg?v=0)

Butt-dragger being a lazy old thang:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2778976075_b8f5d253e0.jpg?v=0)

 [laugh] I can't believe Winston just laid there for so long!  [laugh]

i was thinkin' the same...
patient dog  [thumbsup]
he should be great with the new baby iz  ;)

Winston was a good dog.  Unfortunately, he passed back in Feb.  I'm hoping the next BIG dog we get will be as gentle as he was.  :) 


LOL..I love that video clip.  I've actually got a bunch of those two playing.  It was hilarious watching them go at it!  I think there might be a couple links at the end of the video I posted.   

i'm sorry iz... i can't keep track of where you live either  :-\

How can anyone expect to..including me?!   [roll]

 [cheeky]

Don't worry about it.

these dogs belong to a good friend of mine (dave), who's house i've been staying at for the past 6 months since i came out from NYC. he's been gracious enough to let me stay until i can figure out where in LA i want to live.

i love these guys like they're my own as i've had many pets in my life. plan on getting another at some point but just too busy to take it on at the moment. right now it feels nice to have a little break and be without a pet. my last was a cat (blackie) who lived to be 23 yrs old  [thumbsup]  i lost him about 4 yrs ago.

so it's been nice coming home to a dog frenzy. my shepard (buddy) used to stand up and give me a kiss when i got home. he could put his paws on my shoulder and we'd be face to face....miss that guy.


Valley Girl

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm6/analogypsy/misc/valleysprinkler.jpg)


Mrs Peabody: she's eating a lamb chop, but it kinda looks like  [bacon]

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm6/analogypsy/misc/peabacon.jpg)


nameless for now: 3 days old today and 18 hrs in this shot

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm6/analogypsy/misc/closeupsnuggle1DayOld.jpg)


cuddling

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm6/analogypsy/misc/cuddle1.jpg)


waiting for us to let them out!

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm6/analogypsy/misc/valpea1.jpg)

My bullies... An almost 3 year old Bullmastiff and a 5 year old Boxer. 

This is Diesel, but we call him Fat Boy.  I bought him for my girlfriend two Valentines ago.  He is extremely sweet and sooooo lazy, except for when you have a frisbee, he puts himself to sleep around 7 or 8 everynight. 

(http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o452/thejsnide/dogs/005-2.jpg?t=1219299765)

And here is Bosley, or Bos Dog.  He's a great pup and my first dog, pretty tame for a boxer.  He's kind of my guard dog, and loves car rides.  He does the wiggle real bad, if you know what I mean. 

(http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o452/thejsnide/dogs/004.jpg?t=1219299972)

Dogs rule...

(http://xs330.xs.to/xs330/08345/dscn2941707.jpg) (http://xs.to)
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Beautiful dobie cyrus... 

In a nutshell, here's how our two dogs differ; one is business-like and athletic, the other is a big goof:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2153174858_999be37832_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2153174856_2e185ca29d_o.jpg)

Lemme guess............


the Dobe is the goof?

My 16 yr old Aussie mix wakin up from a nap today. ;D


(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/scbaran/IMG_2394.jpg)

Getting big.  How much does it weigh now?

She clocked in at 57 lbs a few weeks ago

This is Sunny.  He's a pit bull/lab mix that fell out of the back of a truck in front of Caleb and his friend when they were riding up at Angeles Crest.  Caleb called me to bring the dog home and I ended up with the big oaf.  He's the SWEETEST dog and has awesome eyes, but also loves to chew furniture and jump on people.  <Shrug>  He's still a pup in most ways.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2893065699_999ddced3a_m.jpg)

These guys are Mackey and Isis.  Mackey was a rescue dog.  We got him from a shelter in Compton.  He's aloof, agile and freakin' fast!  Isis is a pure bread black lab.  She'll be 8 years old this winter but she's still the queen of the household--even if she doesn't look like it with a ball cap on her head.   :)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2893065677_437b980ca7_m.jpg)

...and one more of Fresh Prince Mackey....
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2893065687_75eb448f18_m.jpg)

I can't believe I've missed this thread...here's my pack (we're a monochrome family)

Tank(5 y/o he's my homeboy)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e375/cbartlett419/Bear007.jpg)
Harry(rescued mutt 6 y/o should have named him 'Happy')
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e375/cbartlett419/IMG_1873.jpg)
Sozo(4 y/o but forever a puppy and momma's princess)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e375/cbartlett419/IMG_1868.jpg)
scale reference
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e375/cbartlett419/Bear012.jpg)

Cyrus, your dobe looks great!! I can't wait until our Darmah gets a little older/larger.  These shots were taken when we first got her (at eight weeks) about a month ago. 

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/Darmah1.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/Darmah2.jpg)

What do you feed her?

Awesome Dane!  [thumbsup] Great color.

This is Emma (6 yo...120 lbs)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/IMG_0073.jpg)

This question wasn't directed to me, but I think we've feed our Dobermans every premium food ever made.  Solid Gold, Flint River, Canine Caviar, Eagle Pack, Natural Balance, and the list goes on.  As far as I can tell, they all work the same.  I suggest picking one that has a protein source as the first ingredient (rather than rice or corn), and letting price be the guide after that.

Well, guess I should post our pooch. Cavalier king charles spaniel in da house.

(http://www.wenga.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3034&g2_serialNumber=2) (http://www.wenga.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3032)

(http://www.wenga.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3070&g2_serialNumber=2) (http://www.wenga.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3068)

Considerably more pics here: http://www.wenga.net/gallery2/main.php/v/casey/


For what I thought was meant to be a lap dog he's exceedingly active. I've got the little bugger fetching like crazy, he'll sit and shake hands, and generally run amok all day. He snores stupidly loudly, which can be frustrating. And he sighs like an old man whenever he lies down, like it's so difficult to be a dog.

Dave took this picture of the whippets last week when I was in Boston. :)

(http://www.paularickert.net/albums/userpics/2008-11_grover-watson-sleeping.JPG)

hilarious! 

Very cute!  :)

Here are a couple pics of my Boxer puppy, Brian.  He's 4 weeks old now...I get to bring him home right before Christmas.

(http://www.boxeldercreekboxers.com/images/Maggie084wks%20(15).jpg)

(http://www.boxeldercreekboxers.com/images/Maggie084wks%20(14).jpg)

Brian's getting pretty big..FAST!!  :)

He's really not that big.  We went to visit him yesterday...he's only about 6 pounds or so right now.  He's quite the bundle of energy, however.

Here are a couple updated pictures.  He comes home on the 20th.  [thumbsup]

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3090326843_07fe07dd33.jpg?v=1228694038)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3090327607_cd612e717f.jpg?v=1228693988)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3091178392_c7cdc00c2c.jpg?v=0)

Bundle of energy?  Seriously?  That is an understatement mister!  After TWO HOURS of 8 pups interacting with their new parents and their siblings, 7 of them crashed at about the same time.  Whether it was in a lap, on a toy, on someone's shoe, etc.  The ONLY one who kept going was none other than Brian.   Those pics are deceiving!   He was still for what, a few nano-seconds?  Long enough to get a few non-Iz-zy pictures.    ;D 

Starting in two weeks, I'll bet this thread suddenly becomes much longer.   It's going to start with "hey, pup is home, so fun, he's so cute."  Followed by:  "had to chase him around the house after he stole a sock" then:  "he dug a hole to China in the back yard" to: "learned how to open the gate and he chased the kids around the neighborhood" to:  "just picked him up at the pound after he got out again...now on our way to remedial training."

 [popcorn]

Just kiddin' Randimus. Well, sort of.    ;D

Greta, the Princess, is now 13 months old. We have had her almost a year.

I think she weighs around 65lbs


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Here is "RALLY" (Rally Sport Hoppie)

(http://a602.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/2/l_cc29aa832b80b19a73e97283bb7338f9.jpg)

(http://a525.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_a93e54d9e1590079a22cf182c39ffc8c.jpg)

~DaVe

(http://www.fototime.com/DB3B84EE1895764/standard.jpg)

(http://www.fototime.com/5736CB7E9590D17/standard.jpg)

(http://www.fototime.com/DB9F9E97A6E6B51/standard.jpg)

Nice pics everyone

As for you..Stella..  [cheeky]  [cheeky]

Also..you forgot to add in the multiple times that Brian is going to take a dump next to RM's bed!   [laugh]

Brian: 10
Randy: 0


My prediction..6 months from now..RM is going to be so worn out by this dog, that he'll be woundering how good Boxer Bacon tastes?! 

Why don't I have a name????

here is my little one, Katie 1.5 years old

(http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr242/itsy_monster/IMG_0117.jpg)

visiting my work
(http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr242/itsy_monster/IMG_0397.jpg)

Katie cutie pie. ;D

You're late!

Kono

Casey the Cavalier turns out to have an inordinately large head.
(http://www.wenga.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3446&g2_serialNumber=2)

Poor pooch :).

the 2 brothers
kenobi (white) and dominus (black)

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm6/analogypsy/misc/dominuskenobi2.jpg)

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm6/analogypsy/misc/dominuskenobi1.jpg)

 :)

(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/watson-dave01.JPG)

(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/watson-dave02.JPG)

Btw-that is a 200 pound dog.  :P


(dear god my right hand looks huge)

I am a firm believer in the rule that dogs look like their owners.  Or vice versa.  It's profound, really.  Just look at the shape of my head.  ;)

(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm173/JohnnyDucati66/ramona-falls-20080810011-1.jpg)(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm173/JohnnyDucati66/ramona-falls-20080810062.jpg)

that doesn't mean your hung, bro.

Here's my two mutts playing in the snow this morning.  [thumbsup]

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/IMG_0079.jpg)

That's awesome, they look so happy! :)

Ya...they were loving it.  :)  Us...we were freezing! After not living in the snow for a few years I've decided I can do without it!  [laugh]

Dawg:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3132362736_1809782caf.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3132377712_b5c4394a66.jpg?v=0)

this is bear.
9/15/03 - 12/23/08
RIP buddy :-\

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm285/s2r1000/IMG_1819.jpg?t=1230088062)

crap  :'(

Sorry to hear about Bear.   :'(

Balls.

Sorry to hear that, man.

Oh herm, I'm so sorry. [hugs]

 :'(

sorry herm

 :'(

that sucks, herm.

 :'(

Oh man...sorry, Herm.

 RIP, Bear :'(

Sorry herm  :'(

That looks almost exactly like my aunt's Bear. Sorry to hear, man.

sorry for your loss herm  :-\

RIP Bear

Sorry, herm. :(  RIP Bear. :'(

Crap.     Sorry herm

RIP Bear :(

Cheers to all the good memories you had with Bear

 [beer]

So sorry Herm  :'(

+1  [thumbsup]

Sorry Herm..

just barely 5?! 

 :-[

+11ty [thumbsup]

 :'(

Sorry for your loss. These furry bastards make us so happy, losing them can be crushing.

Here are the dogs that cohabitate with us. They're both ex-racers. The white one (Abbey) was a champion who was injured running and the black one (The Dude) might be the laziest dog in history.

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/mattandemilymeister/DSCN0934.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/mattandemilymeister/DSCN0620.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/mattandemilymeister/DSCN1063.jpg)

My new Boxer pup Brian.  He'll be 9 weeks old on Friday.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/3134885486_6ea04e2936.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3134063089_b499bea46f.jpg?v=0)

he got big quick!

Are you going to crop his ears?

he's about 9 pounds now, seems to be getting bigger every day!! 

I'm not going to crop the ears.  I think he looks fine as is.  I really like how his markings are coming in! 

 [thumbsup] He's beautiful! :)

Herm I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.  I had a rott (named Schatten) that I had to put down nearly 3 yrs. ago and I still miss him.  They're great companions!  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

(((BIG HUGS)))

Oh, Brian is so cute!  I don't think I could crop his ears either.  I have a pup whose ears I hoped would stay down and they popped up of their own volition, causing him to resemble demon spawn.   ;D  Leave his darling ears as is!!!

I completely agree my Bully never once growled bit or even bared his teeth to a human in the 14 years he lived with us here in Australia
sadly he had to be put down when he got the cancer , it took me six months to get over it before I could get another dog he was our second Bull Terrier here is a pic of him in full health.

http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view&current=dumdog.jpg (http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view&current=dumdog.jpg)

We were unable to find another Bully when we were looking for a pup but have changed tack and gone for a working dog (rather than a couch dog)
An Australian red cattle here is Banjo
http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view&current=P8260234.jpg (http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/?action=view&current=P8260234.jpg)
sorry still havn't got the nack of inserting the image feel free someone who can do it.
dez

Its easy. Right click on the image on the photobucket page then select Copy Image Location. Then paste it in between Image tags. I did it below and put spaces in so you could see the code.

[ img ]http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff57/ohana181/P8260234.jpg[ /img ]

Here are the actual images linked for you:

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Bull Terrier?  I didn't know they came in an apricot color like that?  nice looking

OMG how precious!  :)

Dawg got a new toy:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/3142416681_d794564026.jpg?v=0)

Ten minutes later:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3142441993_959e01d484.jpg?v=0)

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

Dawg: They can't see me

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3143335800_4650e85aa1.jpg?v=0)

That litte baby is so damn cute. ;D

No kiddin!  I was just thinking the same thing.  :)

Just another day at the Buelton house..........

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awwww :)

New Puppy  ;D

Meet Syren

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Half German Shepherd, Half Siberian Husky

She's pretty pooped. Had her for about two hours so far. Very quiet and calm. 

This weekend should be fun  :)

Congrats on the new puppy

That won't last. [evil]

She's adorable, congrats! [thumbsup]

Congrats on the puppy...she's a little cutie!  [thumbsup]

I've got an 11wk old...he can be an angel or a demon!

another cute puppy! syren is a great name  [thumbsup]

i want more cute puppy pics!!!!!!!
or i may have to go get one of my own :)

Here are some puppy picks when we got Greta.

Now that cute adorable 6week old dog is about 62lbs and continue to grow.

She is known as our "Marley"

she is such a great, loving dog, perfect companion......but make the beast with two backs.....she is bad sometimes.

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Ha, my wife got her two degrees at Nazareth College. [thumbsup]

My wife jacked that from her step-sister who almost went to college there.

Sleepy senior dogs:

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We might need to have a competition as to who has the laziest couch/bed sleeping dog.


For christs sake, our doberman sleeps under the covers like the Chihuahua.

The whippets would too if I let them. [laugh]

Grover lost his blanket in the middle of the night last night...he knocked on the door at 2 AM to wake me up so I could tuck him back in. [roll]

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]


Greta has hated her crate since the day we got her.

She whined all night for WEEKS

It finally got to the point where if she wasn't in bed with us, then she cried all night long.

damn dog

I just find it out a 60lbs dog wants to sleep under the covers, you figured she'd get hot. But oh know, not Greta.

She always lays on my side and puts that big head on my feet.

awwwww :)  sounds like a nice solution for cold feet too! ;)

Here's Otto, one of our trouble-makers.  My wife makes custom dog sweaters and sells them on Etsy, and I thought this one looked kind of Senna-ish.

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That's a great looking doberman


how much does that beauty weigh??


I love that sweater, might have to contact you for one  [thumbsup]


I am just starting to make custom elevated dog feeding stations.

I am working on two prototypes right now and so far, they are very nice and will be sold for a fraction of the price as the current ones on the market.

It is definitely nice in the winter, but not so much in the summer

Darmah has always hated her crate too, and she goes completely bonkers the few times we have put her in it.  She is also the same way when we are in bed, and will basically do laps around the bed verbalizing her displeasure at not being up there with us. 

And from there, here is her second favorite spot:
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Good looking girl, how big is she?


Maybe it is a Doberman thing, I have heard from others the same problems.

We still crate her when we are gone, but now we have to move it into the center of the room since one time she was crated, she moved the cage 16inches over next to an oversized chair and decided to eat through it, down to the wood structure.

Thanks, she is six months old and about 53 pounds last time we weighed her. 

We don't really crate her much at all anymore, simply because she freaks out way too hard.  She chews at the wire mesh door so hard that there is gallons of saliva all over the place.  Plus, she really stinks when bathing in that much drool as well.  ;)  We thought she was successfully house-broken, and had not had any form of accident (that didn't involve one of the cats) until I got home from work yesterday.  I was greeted with the present of some rather liquidy poo all over the living room floor.  Alex (the wife) won't admit it, but I think she fed Darmah some nasty human food that tore her gut up.

He's around 75-80 lbs.


What are you making them out of?

3/4in wood

My Girl, Mabelline(AKA Mabel)
At the Outer Banks with me last April.
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Another OB shot with her mom.
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At Christmas last year.(She loves new toys!)
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One more Christmas pic.... She thinks all presents are hers.
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My little guy is getting bigger!

Now almost 13 weeks old and weighs just under 14 pounds (was just over 8 at 8 weeks old).

New pictures:

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At the park with some other Boxers, learning who's the boss:

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Playing with his littermate and brother, Ike:

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that brian is suchacutie!!!!!!!

Here's our 15-year old Shar Pei, Ruffles, on Christmas day, posing with his portrait!  My sister painted this of him sleeping in his favorite bean-bag chair (where he's happily snoring as I type):

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He's nearly deaf, nearly blind, but doesn't seem to realize that he's not a puppy anymore and is one amazingly happy, good-hearted dog. Don't know if it's typical of Shar Peis, but he's actually LESS wrinkly now than when he was a young'un.

awwww, so many cute pups. :)

Yes, lots of good looking dogs!! 

That's nice that yor sister painted a pic of your dog Triangle.  Always have the memory.  :) 

His face there is priceless!

These are our boys, 3 Mackenzie River Huskies.  These dogs were bred by Athabaskan Indians.  There not many of them left.
Toughest dogs in the world.  They can work all day, skip a meal, get water from snow, sleep out at -60, and get up the next morning without coffee an be happy to work some more.

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Skijor racing at -5.
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Awesome looking dogs ak!

Thanks!  I'm real partial to them, myself :)

Great looking dogs. The one on the right in the last picture looks like a bear.

Not quite like the typical Manhattan Husky.  Great dogs, AK!

He is my old man, Kipmik.  10 years old.  He weighs about 115 lbs and in his younger days could pull 2200 lbs on a sled from a dead start.  He save my life twice.  1st time he pulled me home in the middle of a storm when I couldn't find the trail or see the hand in front of my face.  The next time he ran off a bear that was about to have me for breakfast. 

Hey AK!  Thanks for posting those pics.  All of those dogs..especially Kipmik..have to be some of the most beautiful dogs I have ever seen!   What an awesome breed!   

Ha..google search pulled this up.  Are they known for being good guard dogs?  I know they chase off bears!


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He sounds like one hell of a guy!  What do they call the sport in the photo where a dog hauls along an XC skier? I recall it starts with a "J" -- I've seen folks out like that a couple of times and been mighty jealous!

I'll have to get a copy of that sign.  I'd say my boys aren't great guard dogs except for moose and bears. 
They love people and are too IZ_ looking to be scary.  They are much more alert when we are in the wild and they have warned us of approaching strangers when we were asleep in our tent.  They know what to do when afield, more than breeds that are not indigenous.   Particularly when it comes to large wildlife. 

So they know what to do when wolves are stalking you?!

I remember hearing about all those dogs getting eaten by wolves up there a couple years back.   :-[

It's called skijoring.  Great fun, we love it and the dog think it is the reason for living.  It's a team sport and my teammate is
the star.   

The wolves are getting bold again and have been seen on trails that we skijor with the dogs.  So we may soon see how they react. 
What seems to happen is that the dogs are fooled into thinking that the wolves are friendly playmates and are seduced away from their owners to meet their doom.  If we encounter wolves in winter we will have the dogs on a tug line and I won't release them just to see what will happen.  They are bigger than wolves but would be no match for a pack.  I look forward to the potential encounter.

Yes, I heard that.  Sneaky mother f*##*^#!!  Incredible how smart animals are!

Hopefully, you won't run into any but..it would be a cool story to hear..especially if your dogs kill em!!   [evil]

Found these today while rummaging around on my laptop. Two of his favorite things, car rides and playtime!

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If we meet wolves, I'll let you all know what happens.  Seeing wolves in the wild is rare even here.  I've only seen them a couple of times.  Seeing them is very exciting.  My dogs aren't fighters at all so I doubt that they would fight the wolves.  They generally ignore aggressive dogs or quickly show dominance and move on.  We never have had a real dog fight.

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Introducing Jack, our second cavalier. Black and tan so he's a little different looking to the first one (who is white with brown).

cute!!

I will eat your soul!

aaaaaaaw Jack is a cutie!!!!  :-*

Just for you guys:
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(and he does eat lamb, like all good Australians he tucked into some on Australia Day - 26 Jan).

I just emailed that picture to my friend Winston Lamb.

Not as cute as Jack, but here's Sioux napping on the back of the sofa while I work:

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We just finished up Greta's food station.

Found some plans online and then modified them to more of what I wanted.

We looked buying one of these, but they were around 100$.

Made for much much cheaper than that.

She already knows it is hers and loves it, plus it keeps Alex from eating out of her food bowl since he can't reach it now.

We made a smaller one for him, but isn't done yet.

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That's nice.  [thumbsup]

As an added touch I see you added your signature in the lower lefthand corner.

looks like the dog is pretty big now CB?!

 [laugh] [laugh]

Wife did the decorating.

Greta insists on being called Princess


She's 15 months.

Probably weighs around 65 lbs

Dude...you got the food and water bowls in the wrong spots...It's not gonna work right!  [roll]


 ;D

 [laugh] [laugh]

The wife did the placing of the bowls...........honestly.

This is my Tobey Monster after a rough day of running around on the beach.  He's a two year old cocker spaniel and definitely a lover boy.
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This is Rocco in a rare calm moment.  He's a MinPin mix and a crazy dog.  He makes me laugh everyday because of his silly antics.
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Tobey and Rocco after riding a wave.
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That's realy nice Cyrus.  Have any plans to make them for sale?

Actually, we have thought about it. Sure, they really aren't "perfect" but we have fun making them and will of course be custom color from what the buyer wants, along with your dogs name and other little art work.

I just had shoulder surgery, so need to wait til my arm is better to get back behind the jig saw and dremel.

My wife does the paint work.

We are thinking 50$ for the custom finished product.

That'll work.  It will have to wait until I get back from Afghanistan though.

Serving our Country in Afghanistan gets you one on the house.

 [beer]

Thank you for your service.


What size dog do you have?

Thanks Cyrus, but I am happy to pay for it.  After all, it's not like it costs nothing to put together right?  ;)

Darmah, our Dobe, was about 50-55 pounds when I left home three weeks ago.  She will probably be close to Greta's weight when I get back this summer.

My labor has got to be worth something!

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Beers?   [drink]

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Here are some of the latest with my Shorthair Pointer.  He's now 3 yo. and weighs 65 lbs.

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There used to be a birds nest in this tree.  Wonder where it went?  LOL.  (sorry bout the IZ_ pics.  Caught him in the act and quick snapped using cell phone from too far away).

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ohhhh, I like beer!





Cowboy - That pointer is beautiful!!


Being Valentines Day and all, our dogs wanted to buy us a present for all of our work. Our dogs are quite unique and actually talk to us on a daily basis. We believe that they are immortal, unfortunately, they are not. Therefore, the next closest thing is to leave a paw print on us forever.

Tiffany and I both got Greta's and Alex's paw prints inked on ours wrists today. We took an ink pad and made paw prints on paper and then took to a  local shop for the rest of the steps. Alex's print is actual size (as he is a little guy) and Greta's was reduced a bit to accommodate the wrist size.


sorry for the shit picture from my Blackberry, I can't find my memory card for the digi camera. Look closely, you can see the kids.

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  Blow something up for me ...preferably Taliban.    Dolph     :)

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

First big snow day:

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Nice pics, JBub...what is it about snow that makes dogs just go nuts?  My dogs love the stuff.

Even Alex the Taco Bell dog loves snow.............and he hates anything wet or cold, but not snow, little guy goes nuts.

Beautiful dog, Cowboy.  Never have hunted over one, but my Uncle had GSPs for years and loved them. 

Here's a couple more:

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Sin, I always thought it was the whole getting cold air blown up their butts thing.

She's getting so big! 4 months old now, I've had her for two.  Not quite the quiet little girl I brought home two months ago anymore  [evil] ;D

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Wow, she's beautiful, Angus.

Thanks, He's great and constantly by my side.  He's got the best nose I've ever seen and as you can tell from the tree climbing pics has an over abundance of drive.   I'm ashamed to say I haven't hunted over him yet either but we've been to a couple of Rick Smith's seminars/field days so it's in the works.   

"She's getting so big! 4 months old now, WE'VE had her for two.  Not quite the quiet little girl WE brought home two months ago anymore"  [evil] ;D

You brought her home all by yourself eh?  ;)
What a big difference a month can make. These are some more recent pictures of Syren...she's about 35 lbs now and 5 months old this week. Her ears make her look like bat dog. (Excuse the cell phone camera quality!)

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I know this isn't a new pic, but I thought it deserved to be on the forum anyway;)

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She thinks she still fits in this little tiny bed.

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Slightly hard to see because of the window...but she is keeping a very close eye on our parakeets.

awwwww :)

What a pretty pup  :)

I've been trying to, but haven't gotten a chance to play with explosives all that often since being down here.  I did get a chance to put some rounds on target while flying in an HH-60, near the Khyber Pass about a month ago.

MrsMinnesota,


What breed is that??

so cute

She's part German Shepherd and part Husky.

And thank you:)

Brian will be six months old later this week.

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And a common sleeping position:

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This is my boy Cliff

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And I don't mind saying he's been the best dog ever.  I've had him all my adult life, picked him out of the litter.

It's rough though now because finally after 13+ years of perfect health he is on his last legs after developing a tumor in his nose.  Man they say the hardest part is letting them go and it really is.  He is still getting around but it's a real downer to see how his condition has suppressed his doggie spirit.  But dogs don't complain they just get on with it so I guess I could learn something from that. 

   :-\  Poor dog!  13 years is a good life but it's still never enough! 

B's BIG!!

Yeah... what I wouldn't give for just one more good year...  the idea of another dog is unthinkable... 

Still blaming myself for my Mastiff's death.  I can't even think about him without getting choked up.  I've even put all the good thoughts out of my mind.    :-\   No dog will replace him but I can give another a good home. 

No reason to start thinking of another dog yet FP.  Just enjoy every second of the time he has left!  When the time comes though..see if there is someone in the area that will come to your house.  We did that for our Pug in AZ.  The good folks here (or TOB) we're kind enough to locate a Vet for Izaac.  It was better that way.     

Sorry to hear about Cliff. 

Thanks Howie and Adam I appreciate it a lot, really.  I think it's rougher on me than it is on him!  I'm a single guy and it's just me and him right now.  I think afterward I will have to move out of my place since there will be dog hair there forever probably. 

In part..that's why we left our house in AZ (we LOVED that place too) but hey..everything happens for a reason.  It was the perfect time to get out of Phoenix!!

I recall you saying you a few weeks ago that you might be ready for a change of scenery.

He's not gone yet so make sure you're taking out to do his favorite things daily and take a lot of pictures. 

Sorry about Cliff, FP. No matter how many years you get, it's never enough  :'(
If I had my way, my lil' black lab, Zoe, would live forever.

I love this picture - the big smile really shows off his personality. 

Thanks - it really does, that's how he was, the friendliest happiest dog around.  I took that picture barely a year ago when he was still in great shape.  man how things can change. 

It won't be long now.  It's almost time  :'(

<hug>  :'(

Sorry to hear that, FP.

Hang in there.  We're here for ya.

Thanks guys... I am trying not to be a sympathy hound but man it really helps to have a support structure.  After today I have a week scheduled off (as much as I could take).  I am making the 5-hour drive to my hometown where my family is to take care of him there.  That's where he was born and I got him, so I figure it's fitting that he return there and complete the circle. 

Sometimes he is sleeping peacefully and I look at him and think it could go a few more weeks.  But when he's awake he's so out of it now and can barely get around - the dog I knew for 13 years is pretty much already gone.  So, I know what has to be done.  It's the last, ultimate responsibility when you accept stewardship of an animal companion, and a test of sorts I guess.  Wish me luck.   

Oh man!!   :-[

You're not going to Mings tonight?

Stay home and be with your dog!

Good luck, FP. Sounds like you're the best friend Cliff could want.

You're absolutely right.  I hear of too many stories where people prolong the inevitable for selfish reasons.  Breaks my heart.

My yellow lab was 14 when we reached that point.  Never went through anything as difficult but I knew it was the right time.  I had the vet come to the house rather than do it at the vet clinic.  Didn't want that to be Buddy's last memory.  The vet left and I had about 30 minutes or so to be alone with him.  Then a funeral director (for pets) came and we put him in a beautiful soft blanket.  They then put him on a gurney and rolled him into the van.  It was all done so professionally and I'm happy with the way it went.  When I got him back after cremation, the canister he was in was butt-ugly and I found that his remains fit perfectly into his treat jar where he is today with a bunch of his hair balls that I eventually had to pick up off the floor. 

After that day, I couldn't go right home after work for about 3 months because it was so quiet and lonely.  I shopped.  And shopped and shopped.  I was the best dressed that summer but miserable without him. 

It's what we sign up for with these 4-legged gifts.  Five years later (five next month) I'm lucky to share a new one w/Randimus.  He's a goof ball (well, they both are) and the timing was right.

Big hug to you and Cliff.  We'll be thinking about you.

Thanks again everyone, it really helps.  There is still some uncertainty, today he is doing a lot better sometimes almost seems normal.  he can sleep and inexplicably his appetite is voracious.  He still knows to go outside to do his business.  It makes me happy but it also make the beast with two backss up my plans this weekend maybe.  Damn dog! (  ;D ).  So, it's day to day I'm not going to hold out but if he has some more time then so be it. 

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Sedici, Lela and Desmo say "woof"

* translates to " hi Cliff"

Thats awesome BP thanks!

he's actually doing really well today... hardly the picture of health but looking at him you wouldn't know he was anything other than old.  He even menaced a squirrel in the backyard.  I'm not holding my breath but man it felt good to see a little spark in him.  they still surprise you sometimes.  Earlier this week I was pretty sure it was time but he may have a little more left.

ya'll got another doggie? [thumbsup]

we've had 3 for a while. it's kitties we've lost  :'(

maybe I should visit more often. :P

thats what I keep say'n

This is the best thread on the forum :)

Here are our two pups. Abby is our Springer Spaniel that we rescued in Alaska last October. She's about 2 years old now, and Brody is our 6 month old Golden Retriever. He's bigger than Abby now...Yikes! We're going camping today so if we get any good pictures from that I'll post them up.

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So cute!!! :)  Did you accidentally put Abby's bed in the dryer though? [cheeky]

I don't have pictures parked anywhere I can link them, but today my "nephew" Jay (130 lb GSD) swiped a can of cat food and used his teeth to open it up by the pulltab.  Only thing is, he cut his toe holding the can down while he pulled the top off.   [bow_down]   If only he had thumbs... [laugh]

No shit? at 130lbs that must be one big shepherd.  let's see some pics of that guy.

 [laugh]

very cute indeed

Well today I took care of business. 

No easy way about it - it make the beast with two backsing sucked.  It was way worse than I thought it would be. 

A part of me died with him. 

Sorry to hear that. :( :'(

((hugs))

Condolences from my family, Factor. Sorry to hear what you had to go through, but you did the right thing. You gave your best friend an honorable passing.


Hugs from Greta the Princess Pony (that is what she prefers to be called. I have tried to convince her she is a dog, but keeps insisting she is a Pony, so I have given in).

She is 17 months old and weighs in around 64lbs, I am not sure she is going to get any bigger, as that is the ideal size for a female doberman.

I am just amazed at how good her ear crop came out. We didn't even have to post them!!!!!! They stood up on their own and didn't need any assistance.

She still has a lot of puppy in her and is our "marley." If you look closely, you can see some of her handy work chewing a cushion on our chair. She moved her cage 4 feet across the room and chewed through the cage. I still dont know how she did it.

I'd take some pictures of Alex, but the lazy mexican is still in bed.

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Dude I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am that you had to go through that.  Just know that you did the right thing and that he is in a better place.

Kitana (my shepard) and I send you love and best wishes.

Thanks guys I am a little better about it now.... but man I'd hate to ever go through that again... 

That sucks, FP.

He's up in the big dog park in the sky now...having all kinds of good times.


On another note, there is a Boxer group that gets together at various dog parks around Denver regularly.

Brian will be making his first appearance tomorrow.  [thumbsup]

Thanks man... you know everyone says that but I don't feel like it...  I feel like I let him down, even though I spent thousands on specialty vets and chemo.  I think I waited too long and if I had taken him in earlier they might have been able to control it.  I'm angry too, that fate saw fit to cheat me out of a few more years with him. 

I know some of you guys have had to go through it too, more than once, and it's just beyond me.  I guess I was lucky to have it good for so long. 

Thanks again for everyone's condolences.

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I understand how you feel, been there.  My condolences.

Sorry..

I should have said this before but if there's anything you need, just let me know.  I'm not that far away!

I totally understand how you feel with the guilt.  It's probably going to eat at you for a long time but the "what-if's" will drive you nuts!!

I still blame myself for my Winston's passing.  If I would have done things differently, he would still be here.  You did what you could though.  Think about the good times.  Someday..you'll have another friend to be at your side.  Of course, no dog will ever take his place. 

Well, after all that I'll just say - I think it's time for a nice long ride. 

So sorry to hear that.  :'(  Sometimes it is just time though. It sounds like you did everything you could, and then some.

So sorry, FP. The years you had with him were a blessing though.
A long ride sounds like a great idea.

You know, friends can be an awesome thing sometime.  As you guys can tell i've been restless and agonizing over this from even before it was time.  Luckily I talked with a very wise and profound friend of mine who helped me come to grips with all of this.

When I was at my lowest Cliff comforted me the only way he could, by being a dog and doing what dogs do.  There was a time when I thought he was the only thing I had going for me.  When he was at his lowest I comforted him the only way I could - by freeing him from the body that failed him. 

I had damn near 14 years with the best dog I've ever known.  What's to be sad about?  We feel sad when we don't understand or can't accept it.  The challenge is to be happy about it - even the ending.

I'm still pretty far from being happy about it but the veil of despair has lifted. 

Thanks again for everyone's comments.  Run free and breathe deep buddy. 

Well, I misread the time for the Boxer meetup today, so we showed up late.  :(

We did, however, spend some time in Golden, CO hanging out by Clear Creek.

Brian picked up a new hobby:

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And almost got eaten by a massive trout:

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So sorry about your dog. I can't imagine how I will be when that day comes with mine and she is only 5. Nothing I can say will make that hurt go away but hopefully you consider another dog when it works for you. Dogs need good homes like the one you obviously provided for your boy.

Sorry to hear about your dog there factorPlayer, its always hard losing one. lost my last dog 8 years ago now (he was a big black lab named "oso" that dog was awesome). It wasn't till this spring I got another.

anyway, I was playing with my new camera (sony cybershot DSC-H20) and got some pics of the little mutt  [laugh]

new camera.
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old camera.
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same dog. Tetsuo, he's a shiba inu, about 5 months old now.

TETSUO!!!!   ;D

awesome name for a dog man  [thumbsup]

Shibas are cool dogs.  There are a couple that Brian (my Boxer just above) gets to play with every now and again at the dog park.

This little pistol picked a fight last night after another dog told him loud and clear that he didn't want to play.  Brian didn't like that answer.  Lots of fur flew, got knocked down in the process, traffic and peds stopped (couldn't do anything because we were in an enclosed park).  Good times good times!   Apparently this little bookworm has failed to read "How to Win Friends..."      [roll]


They are all such great dogs!  But something about yellow labs really gets me! 

he's been a great dog so far.

house broke in about a week, has a little accident once in a while, but its usually right by the door or when some one makes him too excited (hot girls often do this, he then pee's on their shoes, defeting the purpose, or possibly claming them as his [cheeky]).
Really quiet, I think I've heard him bark two or three times while yotes' are crying out side.
He just ignores dogs his size and only wants to play with big dogs. he thinks he's their size. his best friend is a blue tick coon hound [laugh]

Amazing.

27 pages and not a soul has posted up a picture of Monsterlover.

Simply amazing.

 [laugh] [laugh]

You funny today. 

Here is Lily, she's a pitbull/boxer mix I rescued in SC when I lived down there, she was 3 months old when I got her.  The crackheads that had them were going to train them to fight, the dad had to be put down because he was too aggressive.

Here she is the day I got her:
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Shortly after, SURPRISE!!!
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Guarding my bike parts at the old apt.  It was funny watching her climb out there so she could people watch.
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Helping me paint
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Playing on the tennis courts
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Partying down on New Years
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Dancing with me after I got home from the bar one night
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Supporting gun rights
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Sending out the message to fight being squids
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She's my pride and joy!!! [thumbsup]

Awesome pictures BMiller. She's really cute!  [thumbsup]

Good job on the rescue...people are assholes!  >:(

Yes they are, thanks btw.  I can't picture my life without my little girl, she's 3 y/o now. [beer]

She's adorable! :)

Thanks! [thumbsup]

I just received this in my mail. 

Ugh..this stuff gets me everytime!!

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS.........

Remember that they can't do a lot of things for themselves and that they depend on you to make their life a quality life!

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2.. Give me time to understand what you want of me

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you .

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it..

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

 :-[

Great words IZ. [thumbsup]

Did a dog write that?

Read that with my Lab's head laying on my foot.
Powerful words.

Yes!

That last line got to me after having my pug put down at our last house and the Mastiff's unexpected passing.  Luckily, we were there for both of them and they weren't alone.   The Frenchie is probably going to live til she's 20.  She hasn't slowed down yet in 3 years!   :)

That hits close to home for me too  :-\

I can only imagine, given that this little Lab is my 1st dog. Hope you're hanging in there.
Chokes me up even thinking about that, and my baby's only 2.

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^^^ awwwww

Here is Roxy enjoying her time on Georgian Bay.

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She's a funny dog.

MrI snapped this shot of Watson, Grover and Charlie enjoying a sunbeam. :)

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11tyb aws

Sometimes they like to cuddle, but sometimes they prefer their own space. [laugh]

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 nice couch cushion fort-making skillz!

Just came across this picture as I was clearing out some old files.  This is my dog Penny, after being subjected to some "decorating" by a 7 YO on Christmas morning.  She is adorned with a rubber snake, an RC controller, small toolbox, stuffed animal, and some other stuff.  Lucky for the kid she is good natured ...

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Here is a better picture:

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Good looking Boxer, Ivan!  [thumbsup]

Penny is extremely tolerant. [beer]

a few recent photos of Brian

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Poor Brian.  :'(  He knows there's no escape from Polly's patio.

he loves it out there!  he also loves chillin' on my couch looking out the big window onto the street.

yeah, he and Emma both like pooping at the foot of your bed too!  ;D

he hasn't pooped there.  he knows better, unlike Emma.  :-*

leah

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She does not look so pleased. ;)

Ooh...bath pics!

Here's Emma getting one...not her favorite thing to do.  [cheeky]
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OMG soooo cute. We have a boston too, they are (IMO) the best dogs EVAR!!

I love it when the upper lip gets caught on a tooth, as in the first photo.  My first Boxer (I've been owned by three now) did this a lot.  Regarding Penny's tolerance, I don't think that she'd let me do something like that to her.  There just seems to be something about Boxers and kids, they will let kids get away with just about anything.

Here's a shot of my Lab and my buddy's Lab playing in the water.  Marcus (my guy) is on the left.

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Absolutely!

This is Kuma aka StinkFace

He like eating\sleeping and chilling out..... he also likes the sound of motorcycles oddly enough gets him all riled up lol [beer]

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This is Benny Blanco from the Bronx, AKA Lady Killer, AKA Can of Beans, AKA Junkyard Yorkie.

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Grace the brat

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all cute pups on this page!

This is Tony , my soon to be 8 year old Basset  Hound . Tony is a reincarnation of Tony a male Basset that came before him but sadly had to be put to sleep from Cancer at the young age of 10.

I got this Tony when he was 6 weeks old , about 3 months after my Father died . I needed to try and fill the hole in my heart and Tony sure helped.

He is a house Dog with a big area to roam in out in the rear of the property.

After he got past the stage of chewing on anything made of wood , be it an inexpensive chair or a Heirloom piece of Antique Furniture , he has been just wonderful.

He loves everybody and asks only for your love in return ....and a bite of your sandwich.


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Dolph        :)

This is my "Pixie",
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sorry I could do this all day...

Great pictures!  [thumbsup] I love the dog thread!  ;D

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okay okay I'm done...For now muh ha ha. [evil]

BULLDOGS RULE. an I understand the stink face thing

Yes, this thread is good for many smiles.  To all the DMF doggies [beer]

well, I don't own a Duc, but I do have a new dog.
He's been home for 6 weeks now.
Here's our Kian, he's a Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer)

BTW, you all have some great looking dogs.

First day home
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and here is his craziness the day we brought him home

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+1 :)

whatabunchofcuties  :)

Here's Cargo



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he's not yellow?


 ;D

Yet. [cheeky]

"the sun is not yellow - it's chicken"

We now return you to your regularly scheduled B.S.

Cute pup.  Those are some sweet Luccheses too.  I'm from NY were people think I'm crazy for wearing them, then I kick them in the face and tell the to F off. 

Not sure what is going on here. I don't remember if Greta drooled on Jud or he drooled on himself.

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 [laugh]

"I want some daddieeeeee"

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This is Blossom, my boss's dog. She's 10 years old (as of yesterday). You may have seen me post pics of her before - she almost feels like my dog, I've known here all her life and see her at work 5 days a week.

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There's bad news though.

She's just been diagnosed with bone cancer in her front right leg which the xrays show might be spreading to her chest...   :(

The vets advice is that while there are chemo and radio therapy treatments available, she's never seen them work on bone growths for large old dogs. She suggests trying to control the pain with drugs or amputating the leg (with the clearly unspoken alternative of putting her out of her misery). The drugs that seem to work, as in she's happy enough even though she's hopping and limping around, are apparently quite bad for her if taken long term. The boss cant stand the idea of amputation, Blossom is a big dog - around 36kg (almost 80lb) - and lives in a house with polished wooden floors and long staircases. (And my boss, being a  wheelchair-bound quadriplegic, possibly has a different view on that sort of disability to the rest of us...) The boss seems to have chosen to keep the dosage of pain killers up until they run out, spend the next week or so giving her all the hugs and treats she can have, then saying goodbye.

Man this sucks. make the beast with two backs I'm glad I don't have to make this call.

Sad-Big

 :-[

Hard decision but he's making the right one.  Why prolong the pain.  :-\  10 years is a good, long life for a Rot.

Just make this be the best week ever with her!!

The only part of the "Dogs of the DMF" thread I don't like :'(

Dog's do well with only 3 legs. That would be my choice.

Poor baby  :'(
She has had a good long life, though.
Condolences to you and your boss, Iain.

Sorry to hear that about Blossom.  :'(

Sounds like the right choice though. Dogs do well with only 3 legs, but she's 10 and that's a tough surgery for an old dog. I wouldn't put my dog through that pain either...especially since the cancer may be in her chest as well.

What a bummer.  :'(

Desmo..... our lil tripod say.... it'll be ok

what every stay at home puppy needs


Tennis Ball Launcher (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8xPJ1EXHMg#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)

that's brilliant

neato  [thumbsup]

You have no idea how bad I need one of those.

Greta at the dog park yesterday


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Cute.

WTF are you feeding her??  She looks HUGE for a female!!

2-2.5cups of Royal Canine Large Breed Adult

She weighs about 64lbs.

Brunos' Baron Bromley
...or just Bromley.  He didn't feel like looking at the camera this morning.
15 Months old, 75 lbs and growing. I wish I could be active for 20 minutes a day and be around 5% body fat.

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Casey and Red

Going to the bay for a swim.

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Casey; 100lb golden 4 yrs old

He`ll swim all day long. He is soo happy in the water. I wish we had more time to swim. Giving both a bath afterwards is the time killer.

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Red; some kind of Ridgeback/shepard mix also 4 yrs old

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RIP Blossom, 27 June 1999 - 10 July 2009.

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big

RIP Blossom :( :'(

RIP Blossom.   :'( :'(

[hugs]

God Speed Blossom

Have fun in the big field in the sky

RIP Blossom.  :'(

bye big puppy  :'(

Beelzebub "Bub" was born on Feb. 14th of '05. Valentines day ;) The sire and dame were both game bred pits so I have done everything I can to make a lover outta him. Very smart I a taught him 8 different hand commands...and as you can see in the last pic it's all about how you love and raise them! He is great with my son!


Why I named him Beelzebub? I saw somewhere couple years before he was given to me how each of the 7 deadly sins have a demon that represents the sin. Beelzebub was gluttony. I am a recovered Alcoholic and sobriety is gluttonies yang so to speak. He is my shadow  [evil]




Baby Beelzebub
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Few months old. Big Wink!

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2006ish...

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Chillin'

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Wish this one was bigger. It's one of my favorite pics of him...

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Playing horsey with my son :)

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dogs with frick'n laserbeams   [laugh]

Damn, that's adorable!

Thats actually the face of pure evil. All puppies have it.  ;)

My dog has it too:

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^^^ Eater of Souls

Yeah, my Lab is almost 2 - brought her home at 6 wks, and she had me wrapped around her paw in about 6 minutes.

Grace is feelin better.

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Apparently she wants some pizza and beer! [laugh]

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Meet our newly adopted Dalia.

She's a border collie about four months old.

I'm in love. :-* ;D

Yay!

Congrats, she is adorable! :)

Thanks, I think she's smitten with me too. [thumbsup]

She better show her new mama some lovin or we're gonna have trouble. [laugh]

Congrats, Trouble!!

She's a beaut.   [thumbsup]

she needs a brother ;)

cute pup, Trouble.

Congrats!  [thumbsup]

Anyone have suggestions on how to calm down an 8 month old Boxer puppy, without having him run??

Brian may have torn a ligament in one of his knees (we're hoping not), and his current treatment is an anti-inflammatory with reduced activity.  Easier said than done. :-\

A shot of Scotch followed by a bear?  OK, not a very good idea. 

I do wish Brian a quick and speedy recovery.

Dog training.  Work on any behaviors that don't exacerbate the knees (maybe doggy push-ups which are alternating sits and downs, or else just working on long sit-stays or down-stays with increasing distractions around him).  Check out clicker training...dogs love it. 

Make food time more interesting...feed him with a buster cube or in a kong.

Does he like car rides?  Take him some interesting places with lots of good smells.  Just because he needs reduced activity doesn't mean that he has to necessarily stay cooped up inside the whole time.

Good luck...I know it is tough, sorry. :(

Did training with him yesterday...that does seem to help.  And a clicker has been part of his training since 10 weeks or so.

He just sleeps on long car rides  :-\

Ask your vet if he can have benadryl. Fairly common to give it to dogs. I've given it (1/2 tablet) to my JRT a couple times when she was recovering from an injury and wouldn't stop itching the area. knocks her right out.

Idk if being drunk and chased by a grizzly would be any help.


It's not a squirrel, Howie.

Damn spell check!  The post should have read BEER [drink]

Is he allowed to swim...and does he like it? A friend's lab blew out his ACL, and swimming was the savior until he was strong enough to run again. It'll also wear them out very quickly. If he doesn't like water you might have to try to go out with him until he gets comfortable.

There may be a dog daycare that has a pool near you...kind of like a rehab center. We have one here, so I'm guessing we're not unique. There's also lakes and such depending on the weather.

1mg tabs of Alprazolam (xanax) should calm him down. Ask your vet about it.

Great answer. [roll]

Great suggestion [thumbsup], wish my dogs liked swimming.

How is that a bad answer?



My dog was given them after she got spayed to keep her calm for a few days.

My dogs get Xanax during the 4th of July period as they are skiddish as make the beast with two backs around fireworks.


Someone suggest benadryl.......it will have the same effect, give them a  [roll] too.

Never mind.

Apparently you aren't into treatment through medication.

That's fine. You don't have to be.

I suggested an OTC antihistamine that is used as an anti inflammatory and has a wanted side affect of drowsiness. You suggested a mind altering, addictive, schedule IV controlled substance.

Yeah give me some  [roll] .  [laugh]

Probably not a bad answer (as I see it)...just a last resort one. A low-impact physical activity would be the 1st option if one can be found.  [thumbsup]

Not sure if he's allowed to swim or not.

We've had him in the water, and he loves it.  He's not gotten to the point of actually swimming, however. 

Will check into it.

And to everyone with the medication responses...last resort.

Bookmark.

My 2.5 year old amstaff mix tore her ACL a couple months back.  We can't get her to settle down enough to let it heal and have been advised off the surgery because of this and her breed doesn't take the surgery well.  We have tried vet prescribed downers and she doesn't react well to them at all. 

Yes, it is a schedule IV but a very useful medication, just like others that are in the same classification because of the junkies of the world who need xanax to come off their cocaine benders. I legally possess this medication.

As for addicting....that is all in the use of the individual and what it is being used for.

Where is that CDC middle finger icon?  [thumbsup]  [laugh] [laugh]

little dog got some kind of worms (I think there roundworms)  :( [puke]

yesterday, he puked up a grip, little nasty worm or two crawling around in it.  [puke]

no idea where he got it..the only thing I can think, is maybe he picked it up from some of the yote' crap that shows up in the back yard from time to time. other then that I have no clue. ???

he's feeling real shitty today, he's usually running around with a tennis ball.. now he's just sleeping by my desk. At least he ate a little this afternoon.

the vet's running a test and should have the results tomarrow morning.

Sorry to hear about your sick doggie.


What sort of worm guard is your dog on? Do you get annual de-worming done?

Just checking to see if there is something I am missing for my dogs.

he's just on heartgard...

he's only been on it for 1 month, since he's only 7mo old

depending on what the results are they'll perscribe a dewormer. I'm mostly concerned because people can get these worms too (mostly children) and lots of customers and their kids come threw here and play with him. :o

Other then heartworm, I'm not sure there is something to prevent worms in general..

I'll know more tomarrow when the vet gets the results back.

I believe heartgard is good for roundworms and hookworms too.

Tapeworms is spread to dogs through fleas so a good flea preventative (frontline or advantage) is a good idea too.

Its good at preventing it, it won't get rid of them if there already there.

I think he got them before I started him on the heartgard, since he's only been on it like a month.

He's on Frontline. I didn't think about the Tapeworm, out here plague is a bigger concern...

Some pics of Tiger

About a year old
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At almost 3 years old (just a few minutes ago)
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I think you are correct about heartgard.


Frontline vs Advantage


I'd have to see what our dogs use, but one of them is MUCH better than the other as it covers against more flea/ticket applications.




If your dog has worms, you can buy dewormer at Walmart or your pet store. It is the same shit the vet gives you and about 1/4 of the price.

Advantage is good for fleas.

Frontline is good for fleas and ticks.

Lewis our newest puppy gets fixed on Thursday


should we have a going away party for his balls?

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Yup, that's it.

I am trying to think of the comparison card at the locally owned pet store we use (it is more $ than the chains, but it keeps my money with a great locally owned shop).

Around here, we have a shit ton of ticks and a large deer population, so our dogs need that protection.

I believe Frontline also kills larvae and Advantage does not.

I put frontline on all my creatures every month and they still have fleas. I'm starting to wonder if it's really worth it.

Yeah, generally in early summer, when it's hot and dry, my pup will get 'em too, but I still think the med helps. At that time of year, I'll generally treat my yard with an ant treatment that has the same active ingredient as the Advantix - keeps fleas away as well as ants.

He'll be happier without them. [thumbsup]

Louis. He's around 7 years old, and huge. Not terribly fat, just massive. Biggest pug I've ever encountered. Pugs are a lot of fun. Bizarre behavior, curious, snorty pig noises, and the list goes on. I'm not sure he knows he's a dog.

Leering at me for disturbing his window-watching;
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Overflowing with enthusiasm;
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Try advantage or other similar brand. Sometimes you just need to switch things up and it works great. I switch bewteen them every so often as I had the same problem. Also wash them first and then apply. If you wash them soon after (within a day or so) you are just washing it off. And do not buy the copy cat crap at the grocery store, it's no where near the same. Lastly, if they already were bitten and then you administer the drug they may still itch for a week or so. Just like when you get bit by a bug, bugs gone but you still itch for days.

Lab results came back..

They couldn't find any parasitic worms. ???

they think it was some other kind of worm that tried to live there and didn't take. He said he's see's it from time to time..

they said it likely upset his system, which is why he's pooping blood. he gets some meds for it (to reduce the inflamation) and can only eat only rice and chicken till the bleeding stops. it should be gone in a few days..

How's your girl doing?  Brian is still dealing with a bum foot/leg – especially if he starts running around (w/in 30 seconds or so).  How did they determine it was the ACL?  It's my hunch that that's the problem we're facing since it's such a common but unfortunate (and expensive) issue. And I don't know what else it could be.  He's been on limited activities since the 4th and he's becoming a handful w/o the exercise (swimming is also verboten) as is any social/off-leash interaction. 

Brian wouldn't let the vet or any of the techs (or the combination of 4 of them) palpate so we went with the first step of anti-inflammatories and rest for 2 weeks (as challenging as that is for an 8 month old).  Since the foot/leg is still bothering him, we need to get him back in and put him under for x-rays for a clear diagnosis.  Hate to do that but it's become necessary.   [bang]

Just curious how you are (or anyone else is) handling their dog under these circumstances (no playing, no surgery, lots of energy). 
 

How big is your Pug?  Mine fluctuated between 31-33lbs.  He was quite robust!  :)  Love those lil' guys..excpt for the shedding!!  Your's looks a lot like Izaac did.  Watch out for those inevitable eye problems.   :-\



Stella & RM..I didn't know B had a foot/ankle problem?!  That's no good.  Hope all goes well!

Some days good, some days not so good.  Most days she wakes up not favoring it - you wouldn't know she was injured.  Most days she goes to bed favoring it at least a little.  On bad days (or really high activity days) shes not using it and holding it off the ground at all times.  On those days she wakes up favoring it. 

Initially we tried to keep her from activity and that was just impossible.  The vet prescribed doggy downers and she hated them.  I swear they made her more crazy.  She is exceptionally high energy and needs exercise at least once a day.  Unfortunately, pain apparently means nothing to her, so she isn't very self limiting.  We try to avoid activity that involves lateral movement, which sucks because one of her favorite activities involves a lot of lateral movement. 

The vet diagnosed the problem by examination as x-rays don't show soft tissue damage.  The vet didn't recommend an MRI, which would show it, as she is very familiar with this injury in bully breeds.  (She has 3 with ACL tears).  That vets advice is to not fix it with surgery, at least not until she settles down some.  A failed fix is usually worse than the original tear.

I got reamed for it before, but I'll say it again.

See if your vet will give you a light sedative to help with controlling Brian. Alprazolam (xanax) in a small dose will probably work pretty well for him. I am not talking about zonking him out completely, but it will reduce his activity greatly.

I gave it to Greta after her spaying and it worked really well.

or

you could try Baby Benadryl, liquid formula in a syringe.



EDIT: Didn't see above post when I typed this out, but I have heard that the sedatives can induce the dog into being more hyper than down. My neighbor has that issue with his American Bulldog. I think he actually ended up giving the dog more when it became hyper and it eventually calmed down after 1.5mg of xanax. That is what his vet told him to do, but I am not sure if I would play that game. I mean, the dog weighs about 110lbs, so 1.5mg over the course of 2 hours really isn't that high of a dose, but still..... :-\

Your mileage may definitely vary with sedatives.  I'm not an anti-drug guy, but some breeds don't like the downers and Tiger definitely didn't.  For her, she would get all sloppy, but spooked super easy, which would make her spaz out for every little noise.  Since she was already a bit sloppy, she would fall down or run into stuff while trying to respond to whatever spooked her - not good.  I've had previous dogs that have responded wonderfully to sedatives though.

I can understand the "sloppy" aspect of it, as that probably is something that can occur since it is a chemical mind altering medication.......but the getting spooked is pretty odd. Yeah, that wouldn't be good at all.

Just like humans........everyone responds to meds differently and not all of them work properly.



Did you ever find a medication that did help with the calming of Tiger?



I am worried about my dobe having orthopedic issues, so I sort of control the amount of hardcore running she gets. I think in general dobe's are pretty lazy..........at least mine is.

No we didn't, but we didn't really try different things. I just went looking for the bottle, but couldn't find it so I couldn't tell you what she was taking.  Do they give dogs Valium (diazapam)?  My GF seems to remember it was Valium.

For her breed, she is right on the cusp of becoming a very low activity dog age wise, so we are hoping that will help.  In the meantime, she gets a dose of glucosamine/chondroitin at every meal.  That supplement has definitely helped.

Yeah, Diazepam is Valium. Not sure if they give that to dogs or not, but don't really see why not. It is just a general Benzo like xanax, just a little stronger. I take valium when I fly. weeeeeeeeeeeeeee


What is that supplement you are giving her?


we give Greta 4-5 fish oil capsules per day. We have done that since she was a puppy, so she enjoys them as a treat. It is pretty odd. That stuff works great. It makes her coat extremely shiny and soft (as dobe's typicall have a course hair.....not greta.....she is actually soft) and it really helps with her joints. Fish oil is a great supplement.

I can't take enough Valium to do any damage to myself.  Just goes to show that meds hit folks differently......

The supplement is called Dasuquin - 600mg Glucosamine Hydrochloride, 250mg Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, 45mg Avocado Unsaponifiables.  She takes them as treats and digs them.  They recommend 2 a day for 4-6 weeks and then one a day thereafter.  We go back to 2 a day when she is limping a lot.   Maybe I'll get her some fish oil as well.

One 5mg valium and about 25 minutes later with a double beam and coke mixed in makes for a very relaxing flight for me.


I will check that supplement out  [thumbsup]


Pop a fish oil for yourself too, it is good for you.

The brat (please excuse the mess, we were reorganizing the house)

MVI 1078 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWr4S4LMTWs#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)

Oh my gosh...I was watching and thinking how hysterical that was but then I got grossed out.  What the hell happened to your arm Mother?!?  (Funny pup though for sure!)

boys get bruises.

Grace is getting to that age now where her brain shuts off. she is a riot.

your grace is adorable!  :)

that's nothing. try live'n in a house with one of those.... a feline version of the same thing, 1 8yo boy and one 10yo...all with the same amount of energy.


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