Bruno! What a great dog and cool story.
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Bruno! What a great dog and cool story.
Now thats a great story...
Not my dog.
But I wish it was.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKtLkSatRM
Not my dog either, but caught this German Shepherd having a blast in Central Park last month.
Scott
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Overwatch...
Just hanging at the garage.
After a couple of dogless years since our old faithful 14 year old Lab, May, passed away we finally decided to get a rescue pup.
I give you the wonder dog Mitsa. She is a Border Collie/Flat Coated Retriever mix, and what a character. The energy level after having Labs for years is a revalation, but she is a joy to be around. Her favorite foods? Pickled beets and peppers..... ?
Good for you, JimQuote:
Originally Posted by Jim Garfield
(I call 'em 'cast-aways')
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Jim,Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Garfield
We had a cattle dog rescue, we call em rez dogs- the smartest dog I've ever been around, enjoy!
Phil
Sorry if I've posted this one before...I'm a little bit of a bumbling/crying fool right now. After 16 1/2 years we lost him last week.
Helped us raise our kids, helped us laugh, asked for nothing in return. Best dog ever & my friend...RIP "Boomer"
There are not many greater joys in life than having great dogs as part of the family. Unfortunately there are few greater pains in life when they pass away. Those two emotions are inextricable tied together.
Phil
+1 very true.Quote:
Originally Posted by pu911rsr
What an awesome dogQuote:
Originally Posted by SD Swede
Zovig sent me this . . .
Hope we can help this little guy . . .
Male, two-years-old, crate-trained. And they call this a 'mastiff' (Ummmmmmmmmmm --- that's a mutt)
No home = pound = . . . . .
'. . . just had a baby, so --- dog hasta go!'
Niiiiiiiiiice
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Pups at the garage.
That's quite the dog pound you have there, give's me a good idea!:D
Phil
Very proud of our boy Redd who passed his first test for being a certified therapy dog today!
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definitely a Senior Member :D
That is a beautiful dog Seth! Breed?
Thanks Mike! He's an Italian Spinone.
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Originally Posted by mfitton
Here's our Golden, Indy. She's as dumb as a sack of hammers, but she's the sweetest dog I've ever known and she's grown up with our 3 boys!
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Got this in Oregon
Souvenir from watching the Eclipse there, last month . . .
Had a coupla these, over the years
Not funny
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I saw a bumper sticker the other day. It said in large letters "I like big mutts" and then beneath it in smaller letters "and I can not lie." I laughed the rest of my drive home and then ordered one.
Don't touch my stuff!! That's Darla.
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that's awesome. Maine Coon fan myself - but I certainly get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sebastianroher
So Sudden has shuffled off this mortal coil since I fist posted, but I still enjoy the company of my old man Marlowe and the new little shit Shiner:Quote:
Originally Posted by keith
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One of our mutts this morning.
4a visit to the vet for a scorpion sting is not how I wanted to start today.
Oh, poor thing. Hope your pooch is ok Frank. Here's our 2. 13y/o GSP and 10 y/o Yellow.
He may look like a wussy but he's a pretty tough little monkey. After a shot of Benadryl and some rest hopefully he'll be back to himself.
Your yellow lab looks like he got a Time Out.
Yeah, like me, he's always forlorn when my wife leaves the room, when I leave he's a puppy again!
Yeah, I've seen a couple and they are really nice cats, almost dog-like personality too!Quote:
Originally Posted by keith
Here is our other Mau, her name is Isis. We are looking at maybe getting a dog (GSD) since we have more room at our new house.
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Seems like a proper place for this....
Quote:
Originally Posted by sebastianroher
. . . Porty chillin' w/ Sasha . . . my Mom's cat
Get a rescue . . . if you can?
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We might do that or possibly get a GSD that someone needs re-homed..Quote:
Originally Posted by LongRanger
I like thatQuote:
Originally Posted by sebastianroher
I volunteered at a shelter for a while. Met some great dogs --- like this one . . .
. . . I called him 'Hoagie' --- as in Hulk. He was huge --- 100 lbs + still just a whelp. Big + kinda kooky/needy/rowdy --- already too much for two previous owners . . . but boy --- did he want to please
I took one look at him, leashed him up --- then marched his fuzzy butt for about an hour . . . at my side, no pulling, no nonsense. Made him sit, made him stay --- about every 20 feet-or-so. Exhausting --- for both of us. Then before I took him back, I cooled him off, let him take a good grass-bath . . . to kill that 'kennel' smell. Don't think anyone ever took charge of him like that before. Great dog, I thought
All he really needed was a 'mission' . . . and someone to take him there, show him what's what
Wish I could've taken him with me
Still wonder how/where he ended-up . . .
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. . . not my dog
'. . . This is Odin. He is a hero.
Despite the fire, he never left the goats he was in charge of.
Here's what Roland Tembo Hendel wrote about his dog:
As many of you know, Ariel, Scott, Stephen, and I lost everything we had in the Tubbs fire that devastated our forest home in Sonoma County earlier this week.
We had minutes to load up the animals and run from the advancing firestorm.
Despite the sounds of exploding propane tanks, twisting metal, and the hot swirling winds, Odin refused to leave our family of 8 bottle-fed rescue goats. Hours later when we had found relative safety we cried for Odin and our goats. I was sure I had sentenced them to a horrific and agonizing death.
Days later, when we were able to make it back to the property, we found a burned, battered, and weakened Odin, surrounded by his 8 goats, and several small deer who had come to him for protection and safety. Odin was weak, and limping, his once thick and beautiful coat singed orange, his whiskers melted.
Since then, Odin has been reunited with his sister Tessa. He appears to be getting stronger, and his sister's presence will surely help to lift his spirits and take some of the burden off his giant shoulders. Also the wonderful volunteers at Sonoma County Fairgrounds gave Odin a check-up and said he is in remarkable health given what he's been through.
He was limping and lying down more often than usual because his poor paw-pads are burned. But he will make a full recovery. Tomorrow he gets a shampoo, a grooming, and nice steak.
And with that, we are going to enjoy a pizza and a beer and a good night's rest. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and for sticking with us through this roller-coaster ride. . . .'
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articl...n-12279954.php
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Helped move My Boy's place, this past week-end
Porty came along. Sat quietly 6 hours in the back o' the car --- there + back . . .
. . . then rode along for a coupla trips in the truck. Spent the rest o' the week-end baby-sitting
Take 'im with --- pretty-much every chance I get
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This is our new rescue Zappi, she is a very active one and has the significant parts of both
She's stubborn like a bull and fast and intelligent like a terrier - reminds you of not having anything edible lying around.
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I think we'll have loads of fun with her.
Just realized I never posted our rescue. Didn't have a dog when I stated this thread but sure happy we have him now. Nice to see progress from a terrified little dog to one enjoying his forever home.
Shetland Sheepdogs at work:
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Martin
Not my dog but "Ollie" was my responsibility a few weekend ago when his mum and dad went away.
They live on a farm and he went missing on 'my watch'
2 hours of looking and this is where he was the whole time.
Mark
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Dogs are pretty smart sometimes!Quote:
2 hours of looking and this is where he was the whole time
Yip, smart enough to nearly give me a heart attack.
I honestly thought he had been "taken" as the native Hawk's we have here could easily swoop down and carry the little fella off.
I just guess 'Ollie' was smart enough to know that.
Mark
Not sure what I found more surprising; that Peter got censored by Chuck or that Peter is caught up in this latest fad of a "forever home" for a pet. What does that even mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by 72targa
It's apparently very chic and trendy to have a "rescue animal" but that's no longer enough. Now you have to commit to owning it "forever".
Thinking of getting some rescue employees... but cant promise a "forever home".
^^^^ LOL...Chuck just rotated one of my pictures. As for rescues, I'm just happy it worked out for us and that we saved this little guy.
A Yorkie owned us for a while about 15 years ago.
Spike was a great dog but died at 3 years old. Our daughters got the "death" lesson at a very young age.
Very sorry to hear, Frank. We estimate this little guy will be four years old in February. He's not pure bred which may be a blessing. He was a scared little guy when we got him (little did we know) but he has learned to trust in most situations. He will still flinch at loud noises, jump away from inanimate objects, leer at the ceiling fan and attack all brooms & vacuums.
. . . and a murky sonogram, coupla weeks back --- + 'sludge' in his gall bladder, so . . .
. . . we're going for a liver biopsy, today
Fingers crossed
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Bruno who is my son Hugo's Boxer and best friend, born the same month (both) 12 years ago and are basically brothers was diagnosed with bowel cancer earlier this week.
We are unfortunately having to put him down this evening after Hugo has had a "last supper' and spent some final quality time after school with him.
If there was another option we would take it.
Mark
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Originally Posted by LongRanger
poor fella......
at least hes in a cool e30 w/ a recaro PP/ or spg...lol
It's a sad thing to helplessly watch a friend in decline, then make the final decision for them. We lost our last adopted Airedale to the same blood cancer that took her predecessor, likely a result of Round-Up used by the local parks maintenance. Kelly died aged 10 last March, but we couldn't bear waiting for another adoption, so chose a good breeder. Jessie Mae is our forth Airedale and just turned one year this week. She's a sweetie.
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Russ, I"m thinking that the squirrel thinks Jessie Mae is a sweetie too.
Mark
so cuuuute....wow
Styles styling. Silver lab..
Dewey, my Maine Coon, thinks he's a dog...
Vic
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These 2 hooligans stop by at least once a day and shake me down for treats. They aren't mine but they both think they own this place.
Regards
Jim
I look at them and think
MEN IN BLACK
lol
My girls. They grow up so fast.
Too wet for a ride. Let's go for a nap...
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Well, seems I can't upload any pictures.. But I bought this for Charlie the Aussie rescue I have... This is the coolest thing since sliced bread!!! :cool:
https://hurrik9.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wd4Peb1UF4
My guy Otto. 90 pound rock solid big brick of a Boxer dog. He is the 3rd kid and has been a joy to have for the past 9 years. I brought him home at 8 weeks when he was the size of his adult head. My kids thought I got a "small" dog. I let them know I thought he might grow a bit. (They grew too and are both 5'11" now)
I have grown up with dogs around, have always had one or 2, mostly rescues and enjoyed them all. This guy has something a bit more but it is hard to see or define at a glance. He is simply not "too" anything. Not too energetic not too lazy not too demanding not too shy...Just a good mix of all the things you would want in the family dog and no bad habits at all. He is ready to go when asked and cool with chillin' out. He is getting older and gray like me but nether of us are slowing down. And yes, he has an enormous tongue.
I love this thread
I really cannot put into words how I feel about our 4 legged kids......but I do go a bit nuts for them
Bought this golden doodle at 2 mos old.. Hobbes ..by 6 mos he was 80 lbs....an athletic freak...runner...jumper...and so very sweet. But wife got hit w/ MS and he was just too strong for her....he was re-homed. I was really heartbroken........I was bad. 4 mos later wife brings home this "tea cup" maltese.......he would "max at 4 lbs" the breeder says...ha! by 16 mos he was 7 lbs...he to0 is a runner jumper fetcher....hes an amazing lil guy....wow...neve thought Id love a lil guy.....but hes really amazing..Obi
That's a big Boxer. Surprised you didn't name him Gene...Quote:
Originally Posted by vicegrip
cute looking malty.
This is Sissy. Rescued from a kill shelter in Northern California on the last day. She is a Beagle Boarder Collie mix. There is not a day she lets us know how happy she is, and to have been rescued.
When reprimands are needed, only once with a very soft voice. She is very focused on pleasing and basically will do whatever asked of her.
We are over the top with her, and her house mate Tux, also a rescue.
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That one took me a bit to get. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bullethead
On paper Otto is my wife's dog and her last name is Mattick......
Looks like a cat, but she is minded like a dog.
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Doesn't look quite like a (hairless) cat thankfully, and acts every bit like a dog. Our newest family addition is an American Hairless Terrier, which is a rare breed just accepted by AKC. After having to put down our beagle of 17 years a few years back, I finally got my wife to allow another family member earlier this year, albeit one that did not cause my daughter's allergies to erupt. So, did some research and found this little guy. Wife named him Hemingway. Very smart dog with a lot of terrier spirit, so it takes a firm hand to teach him. Loves to chase water from the hose, and loves the family. People will confuse him with a mini pinscher or the Peruvian Inca Orchid dog.
Scott
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Martha and George
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where is the dog hiding?
Best place to be
OK, so I never had a dog growing up, but this 3 1/2 year old girl brings wonderful joy to our home...Waiting for breakfast and dreaming of the Dog on the TV...
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Those standard poodles are great dogs. Very smart, Great hunting dogs, good swimmers and very affectionate.
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Attachment 461148 Bernie in 'his' vee berth-
Here’s one of our old man of the lake. 13 y/o GSP - Beau
. . . I prolly wouldn't clean house so much
Then/again --- I prolly wouldn't need to, as much/either
:rolleyes:
I love my dog
I love my dog
I love my dog
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Saw this in one of the models for some new-home construction . . .
. . . pet console?
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. . . at Avalon, this past week . . .
. . . and I thought my dog was spoiled
(Sooooooooooo NOT my dog)
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Meet Rusty, the newest member of the clan.....
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. . . sooooooooooooo 'not mine'
Well --- the little one, anyway . . .
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The aftermath of a delivery
Reminds me of Luise very much enjoying the tasty leather of her new leashQuote:
Originally Posted by 9er
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. . . done that . . .
. . . NO IDEA what brought that on, either
Only happened that once
'Rough-housing,' I guess?
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First time I have more dogs than cars… A sign I don't like very much…:)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvVCHzJQXic
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Newbie.. Our Valentines treat..
Tibetan Terrier,, just like his older brother....
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Our old dog is called Zach,, I have to drive a dogged mile to get this lovely addition to our growing family..
Will post a photo of Z but he is rather camera shy
PS
Would love to hear some names for this little fella from this crowd xx
Murphy
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Snap-On salesman's "truck dog". Charming rescue.:eek:
Clyde, Camron "Cam".
Great shot !Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack
BasilQuote:
Originally Posted by NZVW
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Ivan!!!! As in Ivan from the Steps of Mongolia
. . . shop dog in training
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My knucklehead 'll be 15 this year, so . . .
. . . there's some stuff I still haven't done with him --- like . . .
. . . SNOW!
So, took him up the hill, yesterday . . .
. . . found some
Woo-HOOOO!
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At 15 "Knucklehead" deserves a set of these.
New Zealand company.
https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/coll...olar-trex-boot
. . . = greeeeaaaaat!
Now . . .
. . . what happens when I take him swimming, next?
;)
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The kids sleeping. Cream Goldens. One was born in Serbia the other has English bloodlines. We've had quite a few Goldens and they've all died of cancer. The introduction of these new bloodlines is supposed to help them.
One of these of courseQuote:
Originally Posted by LongRanger
https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/coll...ckets-for-dogs
"FRED",, 12 weeks old now,, fell into the lake unintentionally...
Realised he could swim ,, and climbed out totally unfazed ..
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No need for a life jacket for this little 'live wire'
^^^^^that is a cool looking dog!
Thanks Peter, Yeah he is a character, Tibetan Terrier (but no actual Terrier in the breed)
His big brother Zac ( same breed) is 11 this year so we decided to give him a new lease on life and hand down some learnt skills to the younger generation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI9NF5GjL08
I love this thread, everybody's dogs are unique and it is interesting to see.
This is my Charlie
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in our property in Greece
This guy was really a beautiful animal
and he was very easy to deal with.
Passed way too young...
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Any one know of a reliable breeder of Boston Terriers? Robin's Boston, Rosie just passed away at 14 years old. Robin is very sad, empty nest and her canine companion now gone.
Thanks
Larry
Wow!!! He was beautiful!!! RIP. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by gandalf_025
Charlie and his new buddy. Aussie and a 10 week old Weimar. It is truly amazing how gentile he is with her, no matter what she does to him.... Bite, bite, bite, needle teeth!!! He chirps a few times and we get on to her. He never retaliates though. Amazing!!! I had an adult female Weimar and she was VERY intolerant of mouthy puppies!
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I know that bred dogs have their attraction, but . . .
. . . I get mine from the pound . . . = temperament first
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post728282
Everything I have is 'used' anyway
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Just a few days before last Christmas our beloved english bulldog Shelby left us at 9 years 3 months old. It was a very sad Christmas.
Now Cooper has just join our family (and garage).
He likes the 80s PegPerego Bug but he prefers the vintage Ampatoys 911!
[QUOTE=LongRanger;1014901]I know that bred dogs have their attraction, but . . .
. . . I get mine from the pound . . . = temperament first
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post728282
I am also a massive fan of rescue dogs but there is no way I would put one of those metal spike collars anywhere near one of my dogs......:eek::(
Those 're called 'pincher collars' and they look WAY worse than they actually are . . . + not exactly cheap, eitherQuote:
Originally Posted by CamBiscuit
We'd never had a 'pack' of dogs before, and, since all of these Jokers showed-up within about a year of each other, I was absolutely determined to get the basics of canine conduct established toute suite. . . so I prolly went just a liiiiiiitle overboard, here. And yeah-yeah, these may look kinda nasty --- but pinchers don't leave so much as a mark, much-less injure the animal . . . and/besides --- I would never pull on them (or any leash) hard enough to hurt
That's just not what these --- or any collar . . . are for. These 're used as 'attention getters' --- NEVER 'pain-inflicters'
Besides . . . I'm a positive re-enforcement-kinda Guy, anyway
What I can say is that, all it ever took was just one little tug . . .
. . . = everybody got with the program . . .
. . . = Papa 1st + Everybody Else Echelon Left
Using pinchers is just another way of getting results --- specifically communicating, really . . . which is all we were after
And these were only used for a few months, anyway. After that, w/basic leash etiquette established, everybody got regular steel 'chokers' . . . and after that, we went to simple nylon rope ones. My Porty doesn't even need a leash, anymore; I only put one on him 'cause some people get a little anxious seeing him running 'round without
(I'd like to think he's so well-mannered because we got the whole 'leash thing' established from Day One --- meaning his good behavior doesn't require a leash . . . as long we're clear/consistent as to what's expected of him)
Anyway, the whole idea was to get everybody used to calmly/politely follow whoever's holding their leash --- wherever they may go. . . instead of bouncing-around, pulling, darting, dragging anyone unfortunate enough to be stuck holding onto 'em
I can't tell you how many people I see getting 'sled-dogged' down the street by their so-called pet. So when we're talking about dealing with our 150 lbs of dogs? . . . that's SO not happening
I mean --- take another good-close look at the Knuckleheads in that pic . . . = what do you think is going on here? Or, more tellingly, perhaps . . . .
. . . what's NOT?
NOT bouncing-around, NOT chewing on each other, NOT running-around like a bunch o' idiots, doing whatever they please. (That shyte goes on when the leashes come off . . . = usually inside the house!)
Instead, what you're looking at are a bunch o' civil/well-mannered/under-control dogs, all quietly sitting side-by-side --- butts down, no physical force/restraint imposed/required, everybody all chill + ho-hum . . .
. . . waiting for Papa . . .
. . . + ready for 'patrol'
Because, when it comes to dogs? --- after temperament? . . . the only other quality that I attach any value to? . . . is behavior
Because --- in case it isn't obvious from this pic . . . .
. . . I have absolutely zero-tolerance for any poor-behaving/bad-mannered/undisciplined/rowdy/un-trained canine that crosses my path
Put it Another Way . . .
. . . the Alpha in this Pack?
. . . isn't in the picture
(He's taking it)
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Ive been fortunate enough to bring my pooches to work everyday. Co-workers love it, and so do the dogs. Win win!
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Very cool Alex....
Not mine... Seen at the Galpin car show this past Sunday
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Holly, another Porsche riding Tibetarian Terrier, in the strong Baltic Sea autumn breeze
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Peter, Holly looks 'cool'. How old is she, and I must say she has amazing colours .
Fred is now 11 months and is a total character. He will sit for hours just keeping an eye on the property which is what they did for the Tibetan Monks for over 2000 years.
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Zach is nearly 12 years old and is getting old so we got Fred to keep him company and it has changed his outlook on retirement.
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Interesting points are...
They were never able to be purchased and were only given as a gift by the monks.
They are NOT a Terrier but were classified as one by the British.
They are one of the oldest (if not the oldest) dog breeds.
They love going on 'road trips'
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Thanks Mark. Holly is 5 years now. She used to be black as a puppy, but now is greyish, with white feet. She does exactly what you describe Fred is doing. Great family dogs, and yes they love road trips!Quote:
Originally Posted by NZVW
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My boys...
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. . . Ravi's
Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthernThrux
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even Magnus has his appearance at 1:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVe5caFCUrE
Hilarious!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! He comes across my FaceBook feed every once and a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by uai
this is Maddie with her litter.Got her from a breeder
up in Boulder and she had issues when we got her.May have been from the flight down to Tucson.She is an English Cream Golden which have a much lower cancer rates than the American counterpart. She outgrew the issues we had and we now have 6 year old beautiful girl
Another threade . . .
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...light=squirrel
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I don't want to post the photo here because my dog has just left me forever, I'm afraid that I will miss him more when I see his face
What a terribly sad first post.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamar81
I've been exactly where you are and it does get better. It never goes away, but someday it will make you smile to see his photos.
My standard poodle had an inoperative tumor so was in pain when we put him down, so relief was felt when I put him down. Now he is my screen saver at home, but I do miss him. "Bosco" was an 85lb. Royal Standard Poodle 14yrs. old.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamar81
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Having a nap
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Bosco - Great looking Dog Mike ...sorry he isn't around anymore.... Here is Roxy, 5 year old....Smoking a bacon bone...Best Dog Ever....Quote:
Originally Posted by mfitton
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FRED, whatcha gone and done now.
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He swam in the lake for 1/2 hr and was clean as a grubby whistle
We had to put our 17 year old hua-hua down last Spring, it was very sad. Dolemite was much loved and pre-dated the kids, even our marriage. His daughter Sadie is 16 and winding down. She's now blind, mostly toothless, and almost deaf. But she still comes with me to the shop everyday. And we rescued another hua-hua several months ago, so Archie is now part of the family. He's ten, fat, and toothless, but full of love. The crazy thing is he looks like a fat version of Dolo, though their personalities are much different.
I wish dogs lived longer.
---Adam
I had an English cocker spaniel. I loved him very much. Now I plan to get a dog of the boxer breed.
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I grew up in a bird hunting family, and our pointer Queeny lived 22 years, teaching three generations of her pups how to hunt.
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For my wife and I, our last four dogs have been Airedale rescues, and the current occupant Jessie Mae has it pretty good.
. . . and how d'ya think THAT turned-out?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBLMuNEZ4kU
Go get 'em, Gracie!
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We’d been visiting my ex-Brother-in-Law out in Norco, when we stopped-off at a small Pet&Feed store on our way out of town. The X and I had been talking about getting a 2nd dog to give our 1st some company, so, as we walked-in, we’d asked if they knew of any dogs for adoption
‘Yup’
So, out in the back of the store was a big cardboard box . . . with six pups in it
‘What kind?’
‘Lab and Aussie, I think’
Perfect. I’d had that mix before and she was a great dog. Tough enough to be outside, not too big, not too small . . . + super-smart
Anyway --- of the six pups, three were conked-out at one end of the box and stayed asleep. And of the three that were up, one was pretty active --- jumping-around, biting and nipping and just generally acting crazy. One Shy One was getting jumped-on pretty-good and looked whipped, like he’d given up . . .
. . . but the other one was sitting there all calm, jus’ chillin’. So the Crazy One turns his attention to the Calm One and starts jumping on him . . . who puts-up with his nonsense for a little bit --- then, when he's had enough, turns and pins the Crazy One down . . . ‘till he backs-off and goes looking for somebody else to mess with
Hm. Calm nature --- with a long fuse. And stands-up for himself . . .
So, I take the Calm One outta the box --- which he isn’t too happy about . . . and put him out in the middle of the floor, all by himself, away from everything. He’s a little anxious, out there all alone, whining softly
Then, I take this little ball off of one of the shelves, get down on the floor in front of him --- and roll the ball past him
Instantly --- not a moment’s hesitation, before he even knows what he’s doing . . .
. . . he goes right after that ball
Strong ‘play-drive’. So, he’s trainable --- and all I’ll need is a ball. ‘Play’ is his reward
That was five homes, four companies, two moves cross-country, one marriage . . . and almost sixteen years, ago. Always been My Favorite
We stopped ‘playing’ a few years back. We'd had a dog that blew her ACL 'cause she played so hard, so I was always careful about him not hurting himself. And he slowed-down a lot, too, especially this last year. Our walks got slower, the distances shorter. And he'd started limping, too. And I wouldn’t let him take the stairs, anymore. In the evening, I carried him up. And in the morning, I carried him down
When it comes to Porty, I’m all in . . . the ear-thing and the eye-thing and the skin-thing and the liver-thing --- even the limp-thing. But he wasn’t having fun, anymore . . . not on our walks, not at the park, not even our hikes . . .
. . . and on Friday, he was hurting so bad, he could barely lay himself down to take a snooze
I put him down, last Saturday. Had a Vet come by the house. Zovig and my Sister came by. Our local Vet gave me an anti-inflammatory to take his pain away, and it was a huge relief to see him move and smile, again. As soon as my Sis got there, he wanted her to take him for a walk. So they took a short stroll over to a shady patch and just plunked-down there on the lawn. She even went back to the house and brought him his water bowl --- he’s always been a big drinker
When The People came by, he looked happy. Love seeing his Porty Smile. We small-talked for a while, told the story of his name (Mel Gibson Movie ‘Payback’), then they gave him some treats . . .
. . . then a shot . . .
. . . then another . . .
. . . and he's -------------------------- gone
Then we lay him on a gurney --- I put his head on a pillow . . . and load him into their truck
Think that’s the 1st time he’s ever gone someplace without me
And when his ashes come back, we’ll go to the beach . . .
. . . then I’ll say good-bye
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We had to do the same on Sunday for the last known member of clan Dolemite.
Dolo passed last July, but his daughter Sadie held on for a little longer. They were 17 and 16, so they lived full lives, traveled the country with me buying Porsches, went on planes, did everything little dogs can do. They will be missed.
They are now together in death, buried under the big tree in the front yard.
---Adam
. . . how much I miss him . . .
. . . took him everywhere I could
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They are family, truly. Dolo and Sadie came to work with me every day, this was their bed in Brooklyn, where they chased rats as big as them!Quote:
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---Adam
Looks like a great dog … and when they’re gone, its tough to understand beforehand how much you miss them. My guy died a year ago, March 27th. Miss him a little bit every day.
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The stories shared over the past couple of days really show how attached we become to our 'best friends' with LongRangers lovely story of Porty having me to dry my eyes.
So,,, without further ado we shall straighten our backs and with a raised chin move right on along.
One of my dogs has taken to chewing holes in the dog beds. They have one each and sleep in either. I am not one for reprimanding my 'mates' over much and was more curious.
Fred is the GUILTY party.
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So sorry for your loss, Rick. You'll pack up all of his stuff for now, but soon you'll have a new buddy... you haven't met yet.
Dolo and Sadie are now together, the headstone came out nice. They will be missed.
Now Archie is the sole family dog, he was saved from a kill shelter. I guess no one but us wanted a toothless, fat, 10 year old, well, lucky us, because we love him!
---Adam
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My fluffy wonders love to ride!
Xander helped with my restoration, so he got a few free rides as well! My buddy turns 5 on Sept. 11th.
He's our third Shepherd. Emma took us through the first 12 years of our marriage, Sabina took us through the next 12, and now we have had this handsome fella for the past 4 years. Flunked out of RCMP training. Just didn't have that killer instinct I guess. He's a lover, not a fighter. Though if you hear his bark when you come to the front door you will surely soil your underwear.
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Northernthrux, your dog is gorgeous, and am curious if there are tricks to manage his coat and shedding..Quote:
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Not mine, but anyone with garage and porsche will appreciate..
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[QUOTE=LongRanger;1101714]. . . not my dog . . .
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March 2017, my wife convinced me to drive from Switzerland to Stuttgart to see Cesar Millan's show. It was a great trip. For the show of course, but also for visiting Porsche's Museum !
Our 4 dogs - English Bulldogs - are educated with Cesar Millan's philosophy. All about energy. It worked perfectly for us and for them. We are very pleased the way our dogs behave with other dogs and people. We follow his moto: exercice, education and love.
Thank you Cesar and sorry for your loss… We loved so much Junior
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We got this Danish / Swedish farm dog , they are called ,very easy to handle , and he allways loves a ride
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. . . 16 oz (as a pup) . . .
. . . and liter size (kinda growed-up --- + watching those carbs, already, looks like)
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PET recycling !Quote:
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Can you give me some space…..
Vacuum cleaner and frequent brushing. They are German shedders !Quote:
Originally Posted by 62S-R-S
Guarding the property line...
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Saw this when looking at the photo thread...my portie absolutely loves to ride along. I think she prefers the targa and back shelf, but she'll just as eager to ride along in the track car. They are a wonderful breed, so long as you don't mind never being alone.
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Riley and me…
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Your BMW/sidecar outfit looks like real deal, can you tell us about it please?
It’s the real deal. A 1940 BMW R12 with an early 50s Steib sidecar. The photo was from 2011. Reliable bike except for the magneto, which failed twice after rebuilding by the so-called experts. It took a specialist in Germany to finally make it right.Quote:
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I bought it as a project in boxes around 2000. Sold it in 2004, as a project on boxes when I lost interested. Bought it back in 2008 as a project still in boxes! finally got it together and running in 2011. Sold it to a west coast enthusiast in 2017, where I believe it still resides. Unfortunately, Riley’s gone too (old age) but I have his nephew Murphy. Riley and Murphy in 2017:
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Another shot of the bike just before I sold it
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I think he's waiting for something...
Gus. Best dog ever. Plott Hound
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What a beautiful dog!!!! My Aussie is getting there. I rescued him from a puppy mill over 10 years ago. And I do let him sleep with me!
I took this picture as he was chasing my ATV. He needed a Superman cape!
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Reading about Newfoundlands, but have never encountered one. People speak of the breed as highly devoted, intelligent dogs. They go back a ways, evidence of when the Vikings landed in N. America, and possibly endemic to that area of Canada. Prized for webbed feet, they were able to perform rough tasks for fisherman in extreme conditions. However, at 125 - 150 lbs. hoisting one back in a boat at sea could be dangerous.
Some say they live for the water, and must have access to it regularly. Coat care can require a professional.. or a proper grooming table at a minimum. Quote from previous owner, "The sheer amount of love from this breed will astonish you."
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These are our 5th and 6th Newfoundlands. Our first brown one. We previously had 2 Landseers (black and white) and 2 other black ones. The brown one is 7 months old. You won’t find sweeter dogs. They are also very mellow and laid back great family dods.Attachment 620280Attachment 620280
Shamrock was training at Canine Partners for Life to be a service dog, however after 14 months he was 'released' from the program. As a volunteer I was able to adopt him, and introduce him to a "no work life" !! He's now been with us for 10 months and living the dream .... he's keeping me fit as well...
Lab family also...my wife had said, "Honey, if we find something we really like we cold get one in each color." I had hoped she meant old trucks. No such luck, as we just added the little guy to complete the series.Attachment 620586
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