Cane Corso

[Gas Man]

Uma and I just put a down payment on first pick of a new Cane Corso. Will be a blue (actually gray), blue eye, male. We saw mom and dad dogs last weekend. Dad was about 155lbs and stands about 6' tall. Can we say BIG dog?!

I even got to use a attack sleeve with him... talk about POWER!! OMG.

Pups to arrive June 2nd. Go home with us at 6 weeks and will already be 25lbs.

Here's dad
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSC05616.jpg
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSC05628.jpg


But we aren't going to crop the ears and going for the blue over the black.

Here's a few shots of the last litter
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_MaxCHair.jpg
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Bear%20and%20BIG%20GIRL.jpg
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Bear%20WIth%20Attitude.jpg

Wifey and I are now getting very excited now that we have a deposit down and contract in. I am told a male at 150# will eat a 50# bag of food about every 2.5 weeks. And of coarse the shit will be insane... I'm thinking I might be able to shit in the back yard and it will blend in! YIKES!!! With these dogs in particular, they actually live 10-12 years.. about the same as your lab or retriever. Very light shedding, no drooling, and very much pack dogs. But as long as we socialize the dog as a puppy he should be fine with strangers as long as he don't pick up on negative vibes by us the owners. The dad dog was crazy on the attack sleeve I was wearing... bruised my arm (and I don't bruise, last time was a high side mc accident).

They are a Italian Mastiff breed. A new breed to AKC. Till just recently (the last few months) they were only papered thru a special Cane Corso association. I will get papers for that. It has great bloodlines by Denis Reed.

Should make a heck of a sight with 130# Uma jogging with this dog once he's all grown up...

Will keep this updated as soon as the pups get here...


:dthumb::rockout::rockwoot::pat:

[neebelung]

OH WOW.... what a spectacular looking dog. Just beautiful..... I'm so glad you're going to leave the ears natural.

Congrats on your (soon to be) new family member!

[fpzx10]

Beautiful dogs. Congrats

[Rider]

Awesome looking dog.. A little bit big for my tastes, but still a very nice dog. I'm thinking about getting either an English Bull Dog or a Boxer. It's been almost a year since we lost out Yellow Lab....

[neebelung]

Gawd, I keep looking at the pic of the gray one with the blue eyes (the puppy).... what a FACE......

[Gas Man]

Yeah we wanted something big and something different. Something that people just have to ask "what is that?". And as Nee said, the pups are so incrediablely cute.

And the pick of dad does NOT do his size justice. He is the biggest dog I've ever saw. Not just tall like a great dane, but very atheletic and solid.

Originally we were looking at dobermans but found these and Uma did TONS TONS TONS of research on like every dog against these. But once we met a couple they are just awesome. Live longer than others their size and very trainable. All of the ones we met would listen to one word commands. This one guy had one in his SUV and with one word it would bark like he was going to kill you, then one more word... calm.

And yeah Nee, the ears don't look as good cropped. Not like a doberman where they look better cropped. This one with its big cheeks looks better with the ears down. The tail will come docked as well as the dew claw removed.

[z06boy]

Cute pups...monster dogs.

I've raised Pit Bulls and Rottweillers but never been around this breed and have only recently read a little about them. Very interseting. :dthumb:

Heck of a breed and a big responsibility for sure. Post up plenty of pics. :rockout:

[NONE_too_SOFT]

cant wait to move out of this apt so i can get a rottweiler.

not gonna clip the tail.

had one in college and this dog was the funnest thing in the world. she was the biggest sweetheart, wouldnt ever hurt a fly. 150# lap dog.

[t-homo]

What kind of price do those things run? Must be pretty high to need a downpayment.

[Gas Man]

z06... its a newer bread as I said it is just in the past few months that AKC even recognized it. Which in reality is probably better because it really has a lack of problems and a great tempermant.

Some more in depth info on them
http://www.canecorso.org/

And this site below is always great for info on any breed.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/canecorsoitaliano.htm

[neebelung]

cant wait to move out of this apt so i can get a rottweiler.

not gonna clip the tail.

had one in college and this dog was the funnest thing in the world. she was the biggest sweetheart, wouldnt ever hurt a fly. 150# lap dog.

Chris' parent's rottie is like that.... 140 lbs of pure love. Sweetest thing you've ever met. :D

[NONE_too_SOFT]

her name was bertha, i miss her :(

[No Worries]

Beautiful dog. I've seen other Mastiffs. They make my 10-year-old Akita look small. Mine has to be on a close leash outside as he is very aggressive with other dogs. Also, extremely loyal. Calm as can be unless someone gets too close to me.

[marko138]

Good looking pups...and yeah...the pic makes the dad look not all that big.

[Gas Man]

Yeah not sure Marko... also not sure how hold that dad pic is... here's another of the male dogs...
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Armani_Side.JPG

male 155#(left) and female 107# (right)
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSC03409.JPG


And another pic of midnight
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/Borealis%20Cane%20Corso_files/home_data/dupe.jpg

[Katherine]

Aw, Gasman, congratulations. How friggin cute!

[Gas Man]

What kind of price do those things run? Must be pretty high to need a downpayment.

They start at $1500 and we have seen them as high as $4500

Cute pups...monster dogs.

I've raised Pit Bulls and Rottweillers but never been around this breed and have only recently read a little about them. Very interseting. :dthumb:

Heck of a breed and a big responsibility for sure. Post up plenty of pics. :rockout:

The wife told me that these dogs just came out of the farms in 1988 as work dogs and won't be recognized by AKC in July 2008. Right now they are in the ICCF (International Cane Corso Federation).

Working on names now...

[DLIT]

Impressive looking father.

[z06boy]

The wife told me that these dogs just came out of the farms in 1988 as work dogs and won't be recognized by AKC in July 2008. Right now they are in the ICCF (International Cane Corso Federation).

Working on names now...

Impressive dogs...I've owned a couple of dogs over 100 lbs. but nothing like these. Even though I like most all dogs...I especially like breeds that you just don't see very often. I'll be interested to hear your opinions as the pup grows up. :dthumb:

I much rather have the Cane Corso than these but speaking of big dogs...I had a friend with a 225 lb male and a 175 lb female Mastiff. These aren't their dogs but check these out...

http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/images/giant%20English%20Mastiff.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/FLYZLOW/cid_003301c887a00a225b402f01a8c0EBR.jpg

[Lamnidae]

Fantastic looking dogs and pups! Congradulations GMan and I can't wait to see pics of the Big Dawg on the Big Dog!!!!

[Rider]

Impressive dogs...I've owned a couple of dogs over 100 lbs. but nothing like these. Even though I like most all dogs...I especially like breeds that you just don't see very often. I'll be interested to hear your opinions as the pup grows up. :dthumb:

I much rather have the Cane Corso than these but speaking of big dogs...I had a friend with a 225 lb male and a 175 lb female Mastiff. These aren't their dogs but check these out...

http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/images/giant%20English%20Mastiff.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/FLYZLOW/cid_003301c887a00a225b402f01a8c0EBR.jpg

:hss: That's a big fucking dog....

[z06boy]

I can't wait to see pics of the Big Dawg on the Big Dog!!!!

:lol: Good one.

[marko138]

Impressive dogs...I've owned a couple of dogs over 100 lbs. but nothing like these. Even though I like most all dogs...I especially like breeds that you just don't see very often. I'll be interested to hear your opinions as the pup grows up. :dthumb:

I much rather have the Cane Corso than these but speaking of big dogs...I had a friend with a 225 lb male and a 175 lb female Mastiff. These aren't their dogs but check these out...

http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/images/giant%20English%20Mastiff.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/FLYZLOW/cid_003301c887a00a225b402f01a8c0EBR.jpg

Enourmous.

[z06boy]

Supposedly a Cane Corso...love this pic.

http://www.abouttimecanecorso.com/images/CaneCorsoSecuritySystem1.jpg


Presa Canario...another breed that is impressive...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj36/Cat3347/phoenix1.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj36/Cat3347/presa_quien.jpg

Ok I'll stop posting other dog pics in your thread now. :lol:

[dReWpY]

Impressive dogs...I've owned a couple of dogs over 100 lbs. but nothing like these. Even though I like most all dogs...I especially like breeds that you just don't see very often. I'll be interested to hear your opinions as the pup grows up. :dthumb:

I much rather have the Cane Corso than these but speaking of big dogs...I had a friend with a 225 lb male and a 175 lb female Mastiff. These aren't their dogs but check these out...

http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/images/giant%20English%20Mastiff.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/FLYZLOW/cid_003301c887a00a225b402f01a8c0EBR.jpg



these have to be ps, if not :hs:

[Phenix_Rider]

:hs:

:lol: Look out when one of those shits...:zowned:

[z06boy]

:lol: Look out when one of those shits...:zowned:

http://futurefeeder.com/wp-content/IImages/elephant.jpg

[Rider]

http://futurefeeder.com/wp-content/IImages/elephant.jpg

:bigrofl:

[Gas Man]

Fantastic looking dogs and pups! Congradulations GMan and I can't wait to see pics of the Big Dawg on the Big Dog!!!!

You know FOR SURE

these have to be ps, if not :hs:

They are... FAKE
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/hercules.asp

[Mr Lefty]

Supposedly a Cane Corso...love this pic.

http://www.abouttimecanecorso.com/images/CaneCorsoSecuritySystem1.jpg

reminds me of the wolf from 300... fuck'n crazy look'n

[z06boy]

They are... FAKE
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/hercules.asp

Well they may or may not be but your post/link doesn't prove it from what I see. That's not even the same pics I posted. :idk:

[itgirl]

cute pooch, GM! :dthumb:

[Gas Man]

Just got word...

Puppies were born this morning!!!!!!

[Rider]

Just got word...

Puppies were born this morning!!!!!!

They'll be 20lbs tomorrow....

[Gas Man]

Smaller litter this time... only 5 pups. So breeder expects them to grow fast being they won't have to fighter over mom milk. And 2 of them are the blue (actually silver) males. So that is good, we can figure out which one fits us best.

Will have some pics Sat and better pics Tuesday after they get their tails and dew claws done.

['73 H1 Triple]

Congrats on a real (large) dog Gasman. They seem to run the same price range as our Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.


Here's some advice from a big dog owner. First, keep his food and water bowls at a comfortable height for him. Excessive reach *may* lead to stomach problems.

If you suspect he has stomach problems, feed him live culture yogurt. That straightened out Mochi's problems. He gets 5 tablespoons of yogurt, three times a day. He was literally on the "Activa Challenge" :dthumb:

Another possible problem ( which we had ) was lack of specific breed knowledge at the vets. Be prepared to do a lot of research if his health is anything but perfect.

Since you are not cropping his ears, they MUST be kept clean. We wash Mochi's ears about every week to every other week. When we got him ( at 5 months ), he had an ear mite problem that went undiagnosed for many months. He now hates to have his ears cleaned. Get your puppy used to it so it's not a problem. We also use Revolution for heartworm and a tick collar since it controls ear mites and the other popular one doesn't ( I forget the name)

Since he's going to be as strong as our dog, I would suggest a "gentle leader" . It attaches around the neck and around the snout. The leash attaches under the snout and takes the pull away. Without it, Mochi can pull me around . I'm 6'- and 210 lbs. With it on, my 130 lb wife has full control over the dog. ( she does without it too, but if he wants to see something , he's as strong as an ox. GSMD are also work dogs)

I would suggest giving the dog the best food you can get. Not only is it better for him, it will have less filler and therefore fewer "landmines" in the yard :dthumb:

I've heard both good and bad about corso canes. The only bad is from irresponsible owners who didn't properly train their dogs. Make sure he's brought up with other dogs so his social skills are good.

GSMD were used as war dogs in the middle ages so they can be vicious but can also be a very social dog if raised properly. They are also fairly new to the US. Here's picture of Mochi playing with our friends Boston Terrier. he also has the gentle leader on but it's hard to see.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/vacation/DCP_2841A.jpg

Mochi's only about 125 lbs in the picture. he's filled out and goes about 155 lbs now.

Once again, congrats on your puppy
Jeff

[marko138]

Thats a great picture.

[Gas Man]

OK... I have heard of the ear mites thing and will have to say something to the wife about it. We had to clean out our last dogs ears so its no big surprise.

I have also saw things on the little tables for the dogs for their dishes. I bet it would also hep keep the cats out of the dog food.

Our breeder has very specific directions on what to do and not to do with your puppy. Even down to what food, and no long walks or ANY jogging for a year (to help with future hip problems). Around the block is plenty for a pup.

We already been buying things for the dog. The gentle lead or they have some other name for it too... but anyway, that was suggested by th breeder and we already have one that is adjustable. Also, got a kennel wall for the SUV, and have lined up a few smaller kennels for the pup that we are going to borrow from a friend. And will buy a large one for him later when he grows.

Well we have 2 cats, and birds so social skills for the dog are going to top priority. My mother in law around the corner has a 7# Chihuahua and my mom has a 12# shitzu so we will be having play dates with them. Funny thing is the pup at 6 weeks will way 3-4 times the chihuahua. :lol: Should be funny to watch for sure! Will also be taking regular runs to pet's stores, vet, and probably the park. Socialize him is the idea both with people and other pets/dogs.

[Gas Man]

The puppy pics from when they were just days old.

3 boys & 2 girls
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/gettinghot.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/twogirls3boys.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/linedupandready.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/howcutesleeping.jpg

The girls
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/girl.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/girlonherback.jpg

And one of the other sleeping boy's
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/sleepingblueboy.jpg


Then today we went and saw the 2 week old puppy. He's oh so cute and so small...

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks014.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks016.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks020.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks026.jpg


The happy couple with their new kid
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks015.jpg

And of coarse his bro's and sisters
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks008.jpg

[Gas Man]

And daddy outside...wanting to eat me!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks021.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks023.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks024.jpg

[Mr Lefty]

First... Gas... your a god damn lucky man

second... a Harley shirt?

third... damn lazy dogs... always sleeping!

:lol: makes me miss my dogs... can't wait till I get home!!!!

[Gas Man]

First, thanks I know

Well she owns a harley

Yeah no shit... going to go back in a couple weeks when they are up n running around. get some more pics and play with him some more.

[Mr Lefty]

oh yeah... :lol: forgot about her HD...

[t-homo]

Very cute pup. I can't wait till I am out of college so I can get a big dog. A small dog isn't worth the hassle to me.

[Gas Man]

Go big or go home....

[VatorMan]

Beautiful dogs-The short life span always scared me away from them. Glad he is going to someone that will take proper care of him !!

[OneSickPsycho]

Go big or go home....

Sounds like you're compensating for something... Hmm... giant dog... bike that's totally blinged out... you must have no penis. Like me. :cry:

[t-homo]

I was over at a guys house last night who had a couple of great danes. I swear they could have eaten me.

[Gas Man]

Beautiful dogs-The short life span always scared me away from them. Glad he is going to someone that will take proper care of him !!
Lives 10-12 years... I wouldn't call that short. These aren't great danes...

[t-homo]

Lives 10-12 years... I wouldn't call that short. These aren't great danes...

I know. It was along the general big dogs lines, not specifically cane corsos.

[Gas Man]

Sounds like you're compensating for something... Hmm... giant dog... bike that's totally blinged out... you must have no penis. Like me. :cry:
No actually I'm about the same size as.... well... no need to embarrass Trip. :lol:

[Quick281]

Awesome looking pups Gas Man! Looking forward to more pictures in the future!

[the chi]

awww, too cute!! Damn tho, at 2 weeks they look like they are already as big as my Abby!!

[Gas Man]

Yeah... they are awesome

[Gas Man]

Well I got some more pics from the breeder. They are up and walking about...

Here are the pics of what he says are Brinks. (I think the lights make him look darker)

In the middle
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/two_weeks_old.jpg

Brinks already starting to get in trouble :D
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Christy_s_baby_boy.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Christy.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Bite_work_on_ears.jpg

Big Boy
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Christy_s_baby_monster_two_weeks.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/chris_and_christy_s_baby_boy_two_we.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Boy_s_yours_call.jpg

Some other shots of his bros and sisters
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_big_boy~0.jpg
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_eys_just_opening_Monti_s_baby.jpg
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_HUGE_BEAR_MALE.jpg
http://www.motorcitycanecorso.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Huge_Bear_Male_ouch.jpg

[Quick281]

Cute pups Gas Man.

[z06boy]

Pups are cool !!!

[neebelung]

Oh my Gosh, the pups are beautiful!!! GEESH, so cute!!!

[Gas Man]

Got some more pics from the breeder this weekend.

Brinks in all his glory...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/EYES_LIKE_MOMMY_CHRISTY.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/CHRISTIES_BABY.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Christie_55.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/CHRISTIES3.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/CHristies_baby_2.jpg

And him with his pack of bros and sisters

Brinks on the far right
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PRINCESS_GRIZZLY_CHRISTY.jpg

Brinks with his tongue; 2nd in from the right
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/THE_PACK_BGGBBB.jpg

He's getting big and gettin cuter too.

[neebelung]

Getting CUTER? How could he get any cuter!!??!!!?? Holy cow he's just about the cutest thing I've ever seen!!!!!

[ceo012384]

The happy couple with their new kid
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks015.jpg

That is a friggin adorable pup GM!!!

And just think about how much money you saved by getting this kind of 'kid' as opposed to the real kind... :lol:

[Gas Man]

That is a friggin adorable pup GM!!!

And just think about how much money you saved by getting this kind of 'kid' as opposed to the real kind... :lol:
Only time will tell!!

I agree Nee... I think he is hands down about the cutest puppy I have ever saw!!!

[Gas Man]

Pick the buger up Sat evening!

[Gas Man]

Ok... well we picked him up Sat evening.

he knows who his new mom is.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome003.jpg

He's showing off his eyes
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome004.jpg

Happy new puppy parents
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome005.jpg

He's everything we knew he would be. Perfect coloring, great temperment, and very playfull. He is typicall puppy where as he falls over, jumps, cries, and bites everything. Oh and the puppy breath... its been a while sense we smelled puppy breath but it comes rushing back to you.

The car ride.... hmmm... what can we say... well it was loud. He was doing fine till we put him in the kennel and closed the door. Then the whining and moaning started. It was sad and funny at the same time.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome010.jpg

Then the potty training starts. Christine has been taking him out ALOT. Everytime he wakes up from a puppy nap, and every 2 hours.

Of coarse he follows us around like crazy, tripping over himself and us. He chews on anything we'll let him and loves his rope toy the most.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome015.jpg

Of coarse he has puppy energy but still has that mastiff lazy... you can see it already
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome019.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome022.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome023.jpg

Later we had to do the crate bedtime. That went over like a fart in church. He was not happy about that. He whined, cried, barked, and yelped. Had to tell him to be quiet and lay down. But he still would persist. I don't think Christine got alot of sleep last night.

We were told by the breeder to limit his exposure to people, dogs, and public places for a while till he can get all his shots. Parvo is really bad right now and has be watched for very carefully. Its highly contagous and can be passed on by even humans. So now we have to figure out how to balance germ-a-phobe vs some normalcy.

And one of his favorite places is under us, when we are on the couch... laying on the floor.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome024.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome025.jpg

Then today he had a vet appt. His new vet is GREAT! And now he already has his first 2 rounds of shots. So he's on his way. Clean bill of health from the Doc.

Further, he's getting better with his crate and seperation crying. Had to put a fleece blanket in the crate sunday night so he would have the warm and softness that he's use to when he was laying with his siblings. Plus put a small mechanical travel clock on the crate at night. He did well with that. Still has to go out every 2 hrs but the crying was the worse part.

of coarse now I'm on the laptop in the living room. And if he's not trying to eat the power cord, he's biting my thigh, or falling asleep on my lap or between my legs. He's been sleeping like crazy today due to his shots the vet gave him.

But anyway... will continue to update ya'll as things go on.

[Mr Lefty]

fuck man... your pup is kick ass... and it's killing me! I miss my dogs! can't wait till I get home!

[t-homo]

fuck man... your pup is kick ass... and it's killing me! I miss my dogs! can't wait till I get home!

no joke. Cute pup man.

[Gas Man]

Yeah he's cool as all hell. Today he made it all the way up the basement stairs.

[neebelung]

GEESH so cuuuuuuuute! I love how the cats are just sitting there, observing... yeah they'd better enjoy it now, cus he'll be terrorizing them soon enough!!

[Gas Man]

Yeah the cats are doing well with it and so is he with the cats.

He will try to snif the gray cat (Avril) and she just walks away and jumps up on something. He looks up and I can just imagine what he's thinking "That's ok cat, give me a few months and I'll get ya!"

[dReWpY]

i know you have said this, but how big do you think he will get?

[BobTheBiker]

HOLY CRAP! that makes my wolf hybrid thing look tiny. your pup is just so cute, although when he's full grown he'll be just GIGANTIC. still lovable, just lovable and huge.

I'd like to see some poor bastard steal something from you with a dog like THAT around. eat the thief whole probably and ask for more.

[Gas Man]

i know you have said this, but how big do you think he will get?

About 150# full grown.

HOLY CRAP! that makes my wolf hybrid thing look tiny. your pup is just so cute, although when he's full grown he'll be just GIGANTIC. still lovable, just lovable and huge.

I'd like to see some poor bastard steal something from you with a dog like THAT around. eat the thief whole probably and ask for more.

Yeah he'll be big love. If the pooch don't scare them away we always have the owner with his glock or shotgun. :dthumb:

[the chi]

absolutely adorable!! His eyes are so incredible.

As for the parvo thing, speaking fom experience...as long as you keep him away from outside puppies until he has a good immune system and everyone who handles him washes first just in case you should be good to go. Think of it like a hospital type thing, wash first or sanitize, THEN puppy priviledges. After he reaches 6 months old he should be safe from the disease but his shots will go a long way towards helping out as well.

Kinda like keeping a real baby.

Parvo is a terrible horrible disease, and believe me, if you have a pup get it, you will never forget the smell alone. Getting rid of the germs is a nightmare in itself, it requires bleaching and sanitizing literally EVERYTHING the pup has touched or come in contact with, up to and including yards, fences, walls, baseboards, etc etc...

cant wait to see this lil guy grow!

[OneSickPsycho]

Ok... well we picked him up Sat evening.

he knows who his new mom is.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome001.jpg.

Ever see "Indecent Proposal"... I have one.

[Gas Man]

Yeah Rae... we are going to take many percautions. Thanks so much for your comments.

OSP... um... what ya got? :D

[OneSickPsycho]

Yeah Rae... we are going to take many percautions. Thanks so much for your comments.

OSP... um... what ya got? :D

The gift of a child's laugh... and a Big Dog keychain.

[Gas Man]

I don't want children or their laugh. I have a big dog key chain. Try again.

[Gas Man]

Got a couple pics from his 1st/3rd vet visit (First for us with him / Third for him)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/1stVet001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/1stVet002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/1stVet003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/1stVet004.jpg

Then some from the other day outside on the back deck
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside010.jpg

once his frontline dries I will setup his pool in the backyard so he's not so hott back there.

Also, tonight we took him over to my mother in laws to visit her Chihuahua. Brinks was great. The other dog, Rico, not so much. And my MIL just kept saying "good Rico" even though he was growling and barking and obviously wasn't being good. She thinks if she says that it will calm the dog and make it go away... but really it is all wrong. I don't care, Brinks behaved PERFECTLY. Didn't give two shits about the little dog. It was funny to see how big he looks to Rico (7lbs). But I forgot my camera. Next time.

[Cutty72]

Cute pup, cats don't seem impressed.

in a few months, pup will eat said cats.
Good pup.

['73 H1 Triple]

Good looking pup Chris :dthumb: We got Mochi at 5 months old, so we missed the "little" puppy stage.

Pretty cool seeing all the pictures you put up. How long until you post a thread stating " help, my computer crashed from having 25,000 dog pictures on it" :whistle:

Jeff

[Gas Man]

Yeah the little puppy biting and crate training are the worse part.

We picked up a few biting things the other day at his first trip to the pet store. We took him to petsmart. Put him in the cart and wouldn't let him out, so he didn't pick anything "icky" up. Got him a rubber stick for chewing, and a puppy kong especially for puppy chewing. He likes the stick so much we are holding on to the kong till later. But it comes with little biskets to go inside.

As far as the pics... no biggie... its nothing compared to all my bike pics. Plus it would have to crash my laptop, desktop, and the wife's new work laptop. I think we're good.

[Mr Lefty]

I've got probably 10000 pics... don't keep them on my computer though, once I've uploaded them... I usually keep them for a year... then they go to a couple DVD's.

[marko138]

Good looking pup, man.

[Gas Man]

Thanks guys...

Yesterday we introduced Brinks to the dyson and the roomba. It went ok. He was scared of both, but no big deal for him being a puppy and only 7 weeks old. Here's a few pics of him and the roomba.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime003.jpg

Then last night we took him for some more socializing with 3 calm, submissive, and very well behaved dogs. The Dan's are great dog owners, and the Mr is a amatuer trainer. His dogs are very well mannered and great all around dogs. 2 of them are Australian Cattle Dogs (Boozer & Riley) and the other dog (max) I'm not sure what he is. So good socializing for Brinks.

Riley
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime007.jpg

Max
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime014.jpg

Boozer
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime019.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime026.jpg

Brinks at first wasn't sure what to think of all of the action going on.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime024.jpg

He watched Boozer and Dan showing off their skill. Boozer is rediculus at fetch. He will do it forever and is very good at it. The best skill show of skill is him with a stick in the woods. He will search and search and search till he finds the EXACT same stick. But here's some shot of standard fetch.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime028.jpg

Brinks wanted him to share.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime037.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime043.jpg

And he does
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime044.jpg

And some yard shots. Dan's have a great 1 acre fenced in yard so its great for the dogs.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime047.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime049.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime051.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime052.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime055.jpg

[Gas Man]

Riley really took a liking to Brinks.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime070.jpg

But all the action pooped out Brinks and his puppy power.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime073.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime075.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime077.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime080.jpg

[marko138]

How are those dogs at fetch? Will he retrieve things?

[Gas Man]

How are those dogs at fetch? Will he retrieve things?
the Australian Cattle Dogs are INSANE good at fetch and retrieving. I'm talking the best I have ever saw. And their energy level is un-surpassed.

[marko138]

the Australian Cattle Dogs are INSANE good at fetch and retrieving. I'm talking the best I have ever saw. And their energy level is un-surpassed.
How is your dog...or more accurately...how do you expect it to be at fetch?

[neebelung]

the Australian Cattle Dogs are INSANE good at fetch and retrieving. I'm talking the best I have ever saw. And their energy level is un-surpassed.

x1000,000,000

Unless you've got serious yardage (as in acres) and a LOT of time to dedicate to them, Australian Cattle Dogs are a LOOOOOOOOOTTTTTT of work. Amazing dogs, and supremely intelligent, but not for the faint of heart. :panic:

"Brinks wanted him to share" is possibly one of the cutest pics I've ever seen!! :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

x1000,000,000

Unless you've got serious yardage (as in acres) and a LOT of time to dedicate to them, Australian Cattle Dogs are a LOOOOOOOOOTTTTTT of work. Amazing dogs, and supremely intelligent, but not for the faint of heart. :panic:

"Brinks wanted him to share" is possibly one of the cutest pics I've ever seen!! :lol:

You are SO right! I left my Australian Shepard/Border Collie mix with my ex when I moved here because she lives on a farm. I knew I wouldn't have enough room for GIXXER to be happy here. It's been over 6 months and I still miss him!!! Unfortunately, when my HD crashed it took about 1000 pics of him with it!:cry::cry::cry: Now I back-up to PB and an external HD!

BTW that dog learned to fetch in literally minutes,NO EXAGGERATION PERIOD!!! Smartest dog ever!

[Gas Man]

How is your dog...or more accurately...how do you expect it to be at fetch?

I'm sorry. Well with his lazy genes (common to mastiffs) I don't expect him to be all that with fetch and retrieve. He already does a little bit of fetch.


x1000,000,000

Unless you've got serious yardage (as in acres) and a LOT of time to dedicate to them, Australian Cattle Dogs are a LOOOOOOOOOTTTTTT of work. Amazing dogs, and supremely intelligent, but not for the faint of heart. :panic:

"Brinks wanted him to share" is possibly one of the cutest pics I've ever seen!! :lol:

Yeah Dan has about 1 acre of fenced in property and they use up every inch of it. We also take them conoe'ing and boozer will swim 70% of the 2.5 mile way. Its like he has an endless tap of energy.

And personally I think the pic of riley laying next to him with her paw on his is so damn cute.

[marko138]

I went canoeing with my dog in June. The first day (we do all weekend w/ camping) we did about 5 miles. Manny swan atleast 3 of that...possibly 4 miles.

[Gas Man]

Well I'm not sure about the miles... I just know it took us like 4-5 hours...

[Cutty72]

Boozer looks like he could have a touch of blue healer in him...

We had a few different australian shepards back home at the farm.
All of them were self taught on both hearding cattle and playing fetch.
They would never back down from either one!

One dog (max) would even still grab the frisbee out of the air after losing the sight in one eye and hearing in one ear. Spectacular dog, best I ever owned.
IMO the only sight better than watching a good hunting dog work a field is watching a good cattle dog heard cattle without being fed commands constantly.

sorry for the jack... very cute pup Gas, love the baby blues.

[Gas Man]

Its cool Cutty... the jack is good and on topic for this page. They are great dogs. They can even hold treats and toys on their head for mins and mins till their owner says "Get it" then they flop it up and catch it in air. Simply awesome dogs. I don't think Brinks will be that awesome for fetch or tricks which is fine. Not what we want him to be. We just want him to be a good, well mannered, defending dog.

Oh and nice sig quote Cutty!

Sunday evening we took Brinks out for his first walk. Just around the block (2 blocks as there and back). The first block as we walk away from the house I had to pretty much drag him. He was choking and such (no choke chain just a collar) and eventually puked a bit. Still no help. Puked again at the farthest from the house. Was getting worried he wasn't going to co-operate. Then after the 2nd puke he was good. It was like he got himself so nerved up that he gave himself an upset stomach. Then once he got rid of it, he started walking like a champ. He walked right between me and the wife and kept pace. Never tried to lead, had no pull on the leash and the leash was slacked between me and him. Perfect.

Monday evening, he started out a bit the same. But now he would walk fine, get distracted and want to stop either due to distraction or pure lazy. Just pulled him thru it. He made the 2 block lap and did ok. Never tried to lead which is good, cause he knows he's not the pack leader.

Walking is VERY important to a dog. When he walks next to you and not in front of you, he knows you are the leader. Further, the exercise and out of the house movement just has to be done to keep them "right". So just like everything else, we are getting a good headstart. Luckily, the weather has been garbage lately so I haven't miss much riding, but I can already tell the puppy is going to screw with it some.

[z06boy]

the Australian Cattle Dogs are INSANE good at fetch and retrieving. I'm talking the best I have ever saw. And their energy level is un-surpassed.

My best friend had an Australian Cattle Dog that just passed within the last year...great dog !! I've never seen a brown/tan/fawn/red one...or whatever color that one is.:lol:

He now has a Bull Mastiff named Ruger...a true gentle giant.

Your pup is cute/cool lookin' as can be.

[Gas Man]

Thanks z06!!

Finally got a break in the weather from rain, storms, or crazy heat. Opened the windows and doors. Brinks that it was pretty cool to have front door access. Got a pic of him sitting with Avril the cat.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay003.jpg

And of coarse with Puppy Power its all play then crash
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay006.jpg

Then my parents stopped by with their Shitzu, Gizmo...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay014.jpg

Gizmo wasn't quite sure what to think of Brinks. But Gizmo didn't act badly, and Brinks just wanted to play with, finally, a dog his size.

I thought this pic ended up cute... looks like Super Dog :lol:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay015.jpg

Then the mother in law came over with Little Rico again... this time he wasn't bad. No grawling or barking this time when its not his territory.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay019.jpg

But again, he didn't want to puppy play either... poor Brinks
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay022.jpg

So Brinks played with us and/or by himself with his new ball.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GrandparentPlay024.jpg

Trying to get the socialition down with the puppy. The funny part is even now at only 7 weeks old he out weights these dogs. If anything they need to make peace with him for what lies in his future size. :D

[marko138]

What does he weigh at this point?

[Gas Man]

What does he weigh at this point?

I don't know what he weights now. My bro came over after not seeing him and was talking about how much bigger he is... that he's stretched out and got taller.

Either his next vet visit will tell us or maybe I can get him on a shipping scale at home... ok... maybe if he's sleeping.

[JoJoYZF]

Since hes still small just weigh yourself and then weigh yourself a second time right after while holding him. Thatll give you a good quick idea as to what hes up to now.

[Gas Man]

I don't own a person scale....

[Gas Man]

Got a few random pics that the wife took.

Some shots in the backyard
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks020.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks023.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks027.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks029.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks033.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks035.jpg

With my sister in law and niece
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks003.jpg

With the cat that he's normally getting yelled at for chasing or playing too ruff
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks058.jpg

And one time when he was not on a lead or leash in the front, and thought it would be a good idea to crawl under the SS for some shade
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks065.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks061.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks059.jpg

[Dave]

aww hes such a cutie!

[OneSickPsycho]

Amazing looking animal... and once he's grown, if gas prices haven't calmed down, you could always ride him to work.

[Dave]

he def looks like the dog version of my kitten. gotta love blue critters

[Gas Man]

Thanks guys...

Yeah I should add, he is outgrowing his crate and we bought him his 2nd and last kennel. Its about the size of a twin bed, wife and I can sit down inside it with plenty of room to spare...

But with this, the crate in the car don't work anymore... so I have equipped the SS with flooring, cage/wall, and toys...

Will get pics of that stuff this week...

[jetskifast]

Gas enjoy your new family member:cheers:
Just added new member to our family last week:whistle:
Maddy, Bernese mountain dog pup has not meet her family of cats in California yet:wink:

[Mr Lefty]

damn Gas that's one good look'n pup! fucker's already getting big! :lol:

[Gas Man]

Cute pup jetski... looks like a teddy bear!!

[comonboys]

Thanks guys...

Yeah I should add, he is outgrowing his crate and we bought him his 2nd and last kennel. Its about the size of a twin bed, wife and I can sit down inside it with plenty of room to spare...

But with this, the crate in the car don't work anymore... so I have equipped the SS with flooring, cage/wall, and toys...

Will get pics of that stuff this week...



Sooooo where exactly in Michigan are you... I am heading to the NASCAR race and might just have to steal that cutie........... JK..... But would love to see him in person.... So cute.

I wish i could get a puppy.... Cutty if your reading this bring me a puppy home instead of those collector state spoons I asked for.....

[Gas Man]

You going to MIS?? That is only about 1hr from my place!!

[comonboys]

You going to MIS?? That is only about 1hr from my place!!

Ahhhh, so if your baby is missing. It wasn't me........ And just FYI, googling my address brings you to the wrong side of town. Granted our town is like 8 blocks by 8 blocks. But it wasn't me.....

Damn cute dog GM....

My sis and I have tickets to go to the race. We leave thursday and drive most of the way. Then I think we are driving into there friday and staying near the track thru Sunday and then driving most of the way back monday and be home tuesday.....

[Gas Man]

WOW that sounds like a heck of a road trip.

I said I would get pics of the crate and such... here ya go.

His crate/kennel. It measures 54"L x 37"W x 45"T
It would normally cost $180+. I got it on clearance for $76. Then I ordered the divider for it from a website for $40 shipped. So instead of like $240 I got about $120 or 50% into it. And it should last him forever.

The crate inside is what he has been up till now.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Crate002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Crate004.jpg

To put it into perspective, that is a 20oz water.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Crate006.jpg

Mr Brinks inside... I think he's a ham for the camera.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Crate011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Crate015.jpg

The back of the SS.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Crate008.jpg

he fits in pretty well. Even got a chew toy shaped like a cat and a nylabone. He likes to stick his head out the rear window when the hatch is closed.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Crate019.jpg

[marko138]

My dog LOVES the car. We've got a 9 hour ride to the beach next week....he loves that shit.

[OneSickPsycho]

You should park the chop inside his cage for a better perspective.

[Gas Man]

It would almost fit... :lol:

[Gas Man]

At the re-union yesterday we have a pic of Brinks with Mom Dawn, sister Andrea, and my ugly mug. He did really well with all the family re-union going on. And he really showed us that he is good with kids with being gentle and everything.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/080208020.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/080208032.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/080208037.jpg

Once he got home yesterday he got another bath. All day laying around in dirt in the park means he needed a bath badly.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/080208054.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/080208055.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/080208056.jpg

[BobTheBiker]

I love that look he's got there next to the baby. Such an absolutely adorable dog, and getting freakin HUGE, FAST.

[marko138]

Damn that dog is growing quick.

[Gas Man]

Damn that dog is growing quick.
Yeah no shit... got a vet appt Monday... see if he's put on alot of weight or just stretched out. I think both!

[Gas Man]

Well he had his Vet appt. and he has doubled in size in 3 weeks. Went from 10 to 20 lbs. Got a another clean bill of health and some more shots. We saw the same doc this time cause she just loves Brinks and keeps threatening to take him home for being so cute...

After the appt she gave him the run of the clinic and was playing with him in one of the waiting rooms
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2ndVet002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2ndVet003.jpg

Brinks, Doc Holly, and Tech Natalie
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2ndVet005.jpg

And Mr Brinks in the back of the SS
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2ndVet008.jpg

[Gas Man]

Got him a respectable rawhide bone. Last time, he had a small rawhide and killed it in a matter of hours. This one should slow him down a bit.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Bone001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Bone002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Bone003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Bone004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Bone008.jpg

And yes people, he is always supervised with such things...

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Bone006.jpg

[Dave]

helloooooooo nurse! err i mean vet lmao

[marko138]

Does he swim yet?

[Gunther1000]

Awesome looking dog.. A little bit big for my tastes, but still a very nice dog. I'm thinking about getting either an English Bull Dog or a Boxer. It's been almost a year since we lost out Yellow Lab....

Please dont get a boxer... My old roomate and a former neighbor had one.

They are dumb as rocks and even at 6yrs old this dog wouldnt even sit upon command.

Given his owner was a total loser but everyone I have seen are such dummies its not funny.

My doberman is a very good dog and loves me to no end!

I didnt crop his ears either. Good way to go. Who need to put a dog thru that if not only for your own ego. "They look so much Tougher with the ears done!" ya right. hold still let me cut your ears off! Then you will look real tough...

[Gunther1000]

OMG, That is one awsome Dog you have there! Wow! :drool:

[Rider]

Damn Chris, If you were single I bet that dog could get you some serious pussy. Awesome dog.

[Gas Man]

Does he swim yet?

Nah, got no way to check it... he don't like or dislike the water in his little doggie pool or bath time.

Damn Chris, If you were single I bet that dog could get you some serious pussy. Awesome dog.

Man... he's a huge chick magnet... HUGE!!!

[marko138]

Take that fucker to the river, man. My dog will dive into any body of water. He loves that shit.

[Gas Man]

He's still a little young I think for that....

[marko138]

He's still a little young I think for that....
Toss him right in...instinct will take over from there.

[Gas Man]

Yeah... maybe after he's up to date on his shots....

[dReWpY]

Toss him right in...instinct will take over from there.

true story, its called the mammalian diving reflex, even lil babys can do it

[ceo012384]

Brinks, Doc Holly, and Tech Natalie
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2ndVet005.jpg

GM, PM me Doc Holly's phone number :diitb:

[Dave]

GM, PM me Doc Holly's phone number :diitb:

bs! i called dibs!

[Amber Lamps]

bs! i called dibs!

I don't know guys...from the way she's making out with Brinks,I think she'sinto bestiality which actually still gives you a chance,Dave....:whistle:

[Gas Man]

Hey the doc is alot cuter than those pics show... and so is Natalie... I love this vet!!

['73 H1 Triple]

Your pup looks good and the vet is cute too :dthumb:

He's growing faster than you realize. You see him every day and don't realize his size.

Jeff

[Gas Man]

Yeah others say the same thing... I use the coffee table as a ruler with him... at least for now...

When we first got him, he could run right under it... now he can look over it...

[Gas Man]

Well, he's 11 weeks old now... still growing and still getting into alot of trouble as puppies do. We have noticed that with him, he's very head strong and when he wants to chew on said item there isn't much debate in his mind. But we get thru it. Spoke to the breeder today on his cert papers and he said to try "bitter apple" or "stay off".

And here's some example of him getting into everything...

into one of the cat toys
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks002.jpg

Helping wifey with the bed change
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks009.jpg

And his bone... still got the rawhide though he's went thru quite a few nylonbones
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks011.jpg

[BobTheBiker]

god he's getting huge fast. beautiful too.

[marko138]

Dog is getting large, holmes.

[Gunther1000]

Just hope to God he doesnt figure out that the burber carpet will unravel into hour of fun and clogged intestines... Been there done that.

[Gas Man]

Well the burber is going... hopefully soon!

[Gas Man]

Here's a random shot of him at the house
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/SSPX0005.jpg

Well yesterday we walked him to Uma's mom's house... and he got to play around with Little Rico. I took a small vid of it with my cell phone and it looks good on the PC but PB ruined it.
http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/?action=view&current=10455f47.flv

Then we took him to his cousin's house to meet them, Jake & Ace, and the newest one, Harley.

In the car on the front seat floor... GEE this won't last this way...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/SSPX0063.jpg

Then there was alot of movement at his cousin's house...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins005.jpg

Brinks and Harley (9 week old chocolate lab)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins016.jpg

Brinks and Ace (pitbull/somin mix)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins012.jpg

The 3 hellions
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins014.jpg

Lots of butt sniffin
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins008.jpg

Brinks and Jake (black lab mix)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Cousins024.jpg

Overall they did well, especially Brinks. Harley and him played alot, being they are only 3 weeks apart they were puppy playing alot. Ace would always try to get in on the action and sometimes take advantage of Brinks on the ground playing to attempt to hump Brinks. But Brinks doesn't like that homo shit and let loose a fearce growling and went after the pitbull. I was a proud daddy.

[jtemple]

Now I want a Cane Corso. Beautiful dog!

[Gas Man]

Thanks J! He's a great lookin dog for sure!!!

[Rider]

That pit mix is an ass sniffer.

[Gas Man]

Yeah you know how it is with pits... all bark but gay as fuck!! :lol:

[ceo012384]

Brinks is growing up quick!

That chocolate lab puppy is friggin' adorable

[Gas Man]

Yeah Harley is cute as shit... but oh so tiny from what I'm now use to.

Tomry is Brinks 3rd vet visit... so we'll see what he weights now at 12weeks.

[Gas Man]

Well he went to the vet's again today for his 12 week check up and more puppy shots. He got to see his friends there including Dr Holly and Tech Natalie again. They just love him to death. Doc still says she's going to take him home with her.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet005.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet007.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet008.jpg

He is doing his best to nearly double his size for each 3 week visit.
6 weeks he was 10.6#
9 weeks at 20.4#
12 weeks at 35.3#
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet006.jpg

Boy o boy he's growing FAST!!!! We saw a Maltese puppy that was 12 weeks old and she was smaller than brinks ever was, maybe 3#.

Then we stopped by PetSmart to get him some more training treats. Kayla and Christy saw him sense they are always asking about him if I dare stop by without him. He always get so much attention everywhere he goes, he's a total chick magnet!! LOL!!!

After we got home he was pooped... went potty, ate some food and went to sleep.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet014.jpg

[Carolina]

Nice dog and I have to say it again, damn he's growing fast. Hey watch all that pitbull bashing I love those dogs. I wish the world knew they were all bark and no bite but the Nat GEO program on the vick dogs helped tremendously. I hope it changes the opinion of those haters of yours,pits,rotties and similiar breeds. People will realize one day It's the owners My baby passed away a while back. She was just pet quality and had a couple health issues.


aiight let me stop trying to high jack ur thread before u let brinks out

[Gas Man]

But I wasn't bashing... just saying he was trying to hump my dog... Ace, the pit, is a good dog.

[Carolina]

I know I'm just glad ur a responsible owner and raising this beast the right way. Your baby and all the breeds I mentioned get a bad rap for no reason. Just saw the Vick thing last night and didn't want to jack your thread but I was trying to draw some opinions. I just know uneducated people would call or put brinks in the pitbull category even though he is clearly not one.:twfix:

oh yeah Ace is def Gay I'm talking Ebbs X 10

[Amber Lamps]

I know I'm just glad ur a responsible owner and raising this beast the right way. Your baby and all the breeds I mentioned get a bad rap for no reason. Just saw the Vick thing last night and didn't want to jack your thread but I was trying to draw some opinions. I just know uneducated people would call or put brinks in the pitbull category even though he is clearly not one.:twfix:

oh yeah Ace is def Gay I'm talking Ebbs X 10

:zowned::zowned::zowned::zowned:

[Gas Man]

Oh yeah.. we had some wanttabe white thug guy walkin by the house a few weeks back... "Yo is that a blue pit? Its a blue pit isn't it, looks just like a blue pit, its fuckin sweet." My wife was all "well do you want the correct answer or just go with your ignorant answer?" NO SHIT.. the neighbor who was talking to the wife was all "No shit, your wife got mad street skillz!" :lol:

[Carolina]

Oh yeah.. we had some wanttabe white thug guy walkin by the house a few weeks back... "Yo is that a blue pit? Its a blue pit isn't it, looks just like a blue pit, its fuckin sweet." My wife was all "well do you want the correct answer or just go with your ignorant answer?" NO SHIT.. the neighbor who was talking to the wife was all "No shit, your wife got mad street skillz!" :lol:


I can imagine that conversation. Some people are just clueless but entertaining at the same time.

:drewpy: :blah::blah: :werd:

[marko138]

Gas, how active are those dogs as adults? Will he just lay around all the time?

[z06boy]

Oh yeah.. we had some wanttabe white thug guy walkin by the house a few weeks back... "Yo is that a blue pit? Its a blue pit isn't it, looks just like a blue pit, its fuckin sweet." My wife was all "well do you want the correct answer or just go with your ignorant answer?" NO SHIT.. the neighbor who was talking to the wife was all "No shit, your wife got mad street skillz!" :lol:

Ya...dat a blue pit ?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/SCSean/wigger-kids.jpg

[Gas Man]

Gas, how active are those dogs as adults? Will he just lay around all the time?
They are "junk yard dogs". Pretty lazy by most standards. Do their jobs of protection then go lay back down.

[marko138]

Right on. I wish my dog was lazy sometimes. He just always wants to play. Very active.

[Gunther1000]

Right on. I wish my dog was lazy sometimes. He just always wants to play. Very active.


Marko, What cha got? My 6 yr old Doberman is active as a puppy. Wild as hell. Sleeps as a full time job during the day but when im home it's go time!

[marko138]

Marko, What cha got? My 6 yr old Doberman is active as a puppy. Wild as hell. Sleeps as a full time job during the day but when im home it's go time!
I hear ya. In fact my guy is sleeping right now. He's a 2 1/2 year old Lab/Golden mix.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/vacation%2008/IMG_1167.jpg

[Gas Man]

Well, a couple weeks have gone by so I thought I would drop a line for a Brinks update.

He visited my mom and dad at the RV
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1220211724035.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1220211720955.jpg

He's still growing and growing into his big boy bark. In the meantime he's doing what he can to tear up stuff, get into stuff, and in general cause havic. We got a few pics of him playing with his ball
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay009.jpg

hanging out in the living room with his blanket
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay015.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay017.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay018.jpg

In the bed room with the pillows
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay019.jpg

Got this big "jack" that had squeekers in each end from my uncle but it only lasted a matter of hours and he was trying to eat the stuffing out of it.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1220211727227.jpg

standing under one of the trees (just taken today)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay022.jpg

Of coarse he eats plants and such that he shouldn't and that of coarse gives him an upset stomach as we expierenced tonight. Just like a kid, leave him alone for one minute, and find him chewing on something he shouldn't.

Also got a pic of him in the back of the SS, now that he found out he can stand up and see around the vechicle.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1220051956271.jpg

He also, has found out that barking at things around the house and car is a good duty. He just needs to work on his depth perception, cause 5 houses down is too far.

He does do really really well with our niece
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1221260419370.jpg

But in the near future and probably part of the next update, we will be traveling up north with him and also attending the fire fighter memorial while up there. So we'll see how he does in his mobil kennel for 5+ hrs. Then he has his 4th and final puppy vet visit later this month.

[JoJoYZF]

That dogs definitely gettin huge. Any idea what he weighs now?

[Captain Morgan]

Holy crap, GM. That dog is growing FAST. Great looking dog. Keep posting pics.

[Gas Man]

I'm guessing he weights about 45+lbs now... not sure... just guess.

[BobTheBiker]

I look at those pics of him playing with his ball, and cant help but see the same expression my dog has. he's gorgeous and getting to be quite the BIG dog rather quick.

[marko138]

Good pics, Gas.

[Gunther1000]

Looking great! Crazy how much your explanation sounds like my dog when he was that young! Kids!

[Gas Man]

Took him to the vet for "just in case" due to his upset tummy... nothing wrong with him... just got some bland diet orders and anti-dierreha pills... 45# on the ole scale!!

I think he just ate something from the yard he wasn't suppose to. BUt his poop is getting better... take a couple days to get it out of him and he'll be fine...

Goes back next week for his final puppy shots...

[marko138]

My Lab ate rat poison about a year ago. He blasted that poison through him like it was nothing. Iron gut this dog.

[Captain Morgan]

I think you should post several pics in one post from his growth progression. Just one from each stage so we can see how much he's grown without scrolling through the whole thread. ;)

[Rider]

That dog is getting huge.

[Gas Man]

I think you should post several pics in one post from his growth progression. Just one from each stage so we can see how much he's grown without scrolling through the whole thread. ;)
OK... good idea...

2 weeks old
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks020.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2weeks013.jpg

about 4 weeks
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Christie_55.jpg


6 weeks old (10.6#)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome024.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome019.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Outside006.jpg

8 weeks old
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/8weeks027.jpg

9 weeks old (20.4#)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2ndVet005.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/2ndVet003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/080208055.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Bone001.jpg

11 weeks old
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/11weeks011.jpg


12 weeks old (34.8#)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet012.jpg


15 weeks old (45#)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay018.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Horseplay022.jpg

[Captain Morgan]

6 weeks old (10.6#)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/GoingHome024.jpg
12 weeks old (34.8#)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/3rdVet012.jpg


Wow, can really see the diff here.

[marko138]

That dog is growing super fast.

[Rider]

You're going to need a pitchfork to pick up his dog shit. :panic:

[Gas Man]

Well the wife, brinks, and me went up north (http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?p=73069#post73069)... got some action shots of the man brinks...

Going up north on Friday night ends up being a 5.5hr haul... brinks was a champ. Did great in the back of the SS and slept most of the way...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1222200723467.jpg

Saturday, we went to a festival as described in other thread (http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?p=73069#post73069), and that was 1.5hr each way, and 4hrs at the festival. Where he was the popular guy. We were stopped about every 25' asking about the dog and for every person doing that there was 3 more that looked, pointed, or talked about him as we walked by.

Here's a shot of him at an apt dropping off our step sister (she's 3yr old) who went with us.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth004a.jpg

He pretty much slept
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1222200715723.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1222200719431.jpg

and slept well as you can see...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth007.jpg

Sunday we went to Leelanau penninsula (most western part of the lower penninsula of michigan) and got some pics of us against lake michigan as a back drop.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth026.jpg

I was trying to stay away from the water cause we weren't suppose to have the dog on the shoreline (state park rules there)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth022.jpg

Even though my father in laws place is about the same distance north, we have to run south then north again to get there, going thru Traverse city. Well, point being, he spent about 6hrs in the SS again...

Monday, was hang out at home day, before we hit the road to head to our home... we did some shooting as shown in my other thread, and the dog took it well... then wifey put him by the back door so he could relax in the shade and eat...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth052.jpg

Then we ended up in the garden... he likes the cold dirt... GO FIGURE
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth071.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth075.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth079.jpg

where after we dug up onions, Brinks figured out he wanted to dig too...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth082.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth083.jpg

I don't know what he was looking for or smelled... probably chinese little boys pushing up the costs at walmart... who knows... but he kept going!!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth088.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth092.jpg

Next thing we know I think he got a chinese boy by the hair...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth096.jpg

Not bad for his first ever hole
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/UpNorth097.jpg

He did another 4hr car ride home (no traffic and pedal down) with out any problems... GO BRINKS!!

Has his final puppy shot vet appt Wed... so more pics to come...

[Captain Morgan]

Has his final puppy shot vet appt Wed... so more pics to come...

Make sure to get some good pics of the vet and the assistant. ;)

[BobTheBiker]

he's just growin really really fast. what the hell are you feedin that dog? freakin miracle grow and steroids?

[Gas Man]

he's just growin really really fast. what the hell are you feedin that dog? freakin miracle grow and steroids?
No but he eats about 2# of food a day... shits about 1# and gains the other in body weight!!

[Rider]

Just wait until he quits growing. He's going to eat 5lbs in food a day and shit 10lbs.

[marko138]

That fella does not look like a puppy any more. He's growing up quick...and digs like a machine! Put him to work.

[t-homo]

Gorgeous dog man. Lil guy has gotten huge.

[Gas Man]

Rider, actually I have heard that they will usually eat full grown about what they eat now..

Marko, yeah and he dug that hole in mins... he was lovin it! He still acts like a puppy aka complete asshole sometimes.

[t-homo]

Rider, actually I have heard that they will usually eat full grown about what they eat now..

Marko, yeah and he dug that hole in mins... he was lovin it! He still acts like a puppy aka complete asshole sometimes.

My lab is 2.5 years old and she is still a full grown (75-80 lb) puppy.

[Mr Lefty]

dog looks good Gas... how much does he weigh now?

[Gas Man]

My lab is 2.5 years old and she is still a full grown (75-80 lb) puppy.
Yeah but that is also a lab trait. These dogs are known for being lazy junk yard dogs.

dog looks good Gas... how much does he weigh now?

I'm guessing about 50#... we'll see later at his vet appt.

[Mr Lefty]

good lord... I think someone swapped him out with a horse

[Gas Man]

good lord... I think someone swapped him out with a horse
No shit Ebbs.

He had his final puppy shot vet appt...

Smacked down the scale at 53#. That is 8# in 8 days if you do the math just in the last week. And consider the weekend he had where he didn't eat nearly as much as normal.

Problem being though that he's now nearly a 60# puppy, meaning at times he's a 60# asshole. The vet got see him in this rare form yesterday, due to many factors fueling his fire. We got thru it and also was able to speak to their trainer who gave us a few tips. We will work on those in the future.

I'm sorry but I only got one pic yesterday of Brinks and the Doc. We didn't have the normal tech Natalie either.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4thVet003.jpg

Brinks is definately living up to his Cane Corso name of being a powerfull breed. The damn dog is not only strong headed but strong as hell too. So we had to upgrade his toys, collar, and leash yesterday as well. Here's a couple shots of him with his new rope toy
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Play003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Play007.jpg

[Mr Lefty]

I think you need to just go in next week and get photos of the Doc and Tech... just tell them the guys at TWFix.com wanted more...

[Gas Man]

I think you need to just go in next week and get photos of the Doc and Tech... just tell them the guys at TWFix.com wanted more...
Maybe that would work... till then enjoy these...

We went back to our friend Dan and Dane's house. Did some lunch time grillin and let the dogs hang out. If you remember they were visited before when he was just 7 weeks old...

Before:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime070.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime026.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime051.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime049.jpg

Well now he's all big and goofy with his 55# rear. So we had them outside most of the time while we hung out and grilled.

Look its "Super Dog"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay007.jpg

The pack
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay107.jpg


Tired Brinks don't have the Australian dog energy
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay016.jpg

They fetch, Brinks chews
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay019.jpg

They play hard and check out this mug
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay022.jpg

So when we went inside to eat, they relax on the cool tile
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay025.jpg

His new girlfriend that he had weeks ago but now he out weights her
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay026.jpg

Then back outside to visit with the horses
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay032.jpg

"Hey guys, I think you're my cousin!"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay036.jpg

"Come back, I'll grow, I swear!"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay039.jpg

"What you don't believe me? Look again."
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay110.jpg

"This little guy is CRAZY"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay111.jpg

[Gas Man]

"Nevermind, I'll just steal this ball with my SUPER POWERS!"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay057.jpg

"Ya know all this extra skin slows me down!"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay074.jpg

"Let me talk at ya"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay081.jpg

"I'll convince ya"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay118.jpg

So it was a good afternoon. We really like the "Dans" and the dogs all get along. Dan's dogs are the best, most well behaved dogs I've ever met. Mr Dan fancies himself as a amatuer dog trainer and his dogs show that. Brinks will be staying over their house coming next month while we are out of town, so it was good to get them together again.

[Mr Lefty]

damn insane how big he's gotten so quick...

how far apart are those photos? 7 weeks and what is he now?

[Gas Man]

7 to 16 weeks

[Captain Morgan]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/PlayTime026.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/4monthsplay007.jpg


Holy shit!!!

[Gas Man]

Yeah that is like 11# to 54# in 9 weeks

[marko138]

Does he bark at the horses or just stare at them?

[Gas Man]

Just stared at them...

[BobTheBiker]

probably wondering what the hell those things are. he's bigger than mine now, holy fuck man. looks like you're gonna have a GIANT on your hands when he finishes off the miracle grow in his bowl.

you know you'll be well covered for plowing fields, just find some way to get him to go at a slow pace, and hitch the plow up. :rockwoot:

[Gas Man]

Well he's a giant powerfull breed by definition.

[marko138]

My dog barks at barn yard animals. Cows and such.

[Gas Man]

Yeah I'm not sure if thats a good or bad thing.

[marko138]

Probably good.

[Gas Man]

So its been quiet some time since the last update... sorry about that. It was easier when we were going to the vet like every 3 weeks.

But all is well... he's up n around 85# or so. But its a guess, was 80# a few weeks ago... so who knows. Don't have a scale at the house...

Here's a few pics from him going to work with me... he likes to do that.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1224895439211.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1226256422593.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1226256425823.jpg

Yes he's all legs anymore. He also getting better at listening to me... the wifey... well that's a work in progress.

He has got a few more nicknames now as well.

Colossus (sp?) or Colossal idiot
Linus, from charlie brown. Cause he has his blanket and he drags it all around the house so he can sleep on it. Halarious...

But as you can see he's still a hell raiser for sure.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months008.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months014.jpg

See he's thinking.. "What you lookin at?"
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/5months009.jpg

[neebelung]

Holy cow, I can't believe how big he is already!!!! Such a beautiful pup (and you're right- he's ALL legs :lol: )

[cuttle]

He's georgeous!

Thanks for keeping his ears. We had a very long discussion about this on the "other board": the cane corso ended up with super short ears for "bread standards" :idk:

[neebelung]

He's georgeous!

Thanks for keeping his ears. We had a very long discussion about this on the "other board": the cane corso ended up with super short ears for "bread standards" :idk:

Werd.

I'm all for natural ears and tail on breeds (like Boxers, Pits, etc...) that typically have them cropped.

[Dova80]

Good looking pup man, and I agree the wife looks fantastic with the red hair.


I have a friend up north that has two cane corso's now... quite a dog wait till he starts to fill out. He has done protection work with Bane(the blue male) and as you can see Bianca is still small but she will be doing schutzhund with her.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3048463938_111c192efb.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/2437895658_1c4d6c8ea9.jpg?v=0

[neebelung]

WOW. I just can't get over how massive those dogs are!!

[Rider]

So you are leaving the ears natural? That's good they look better that way.

[Quick281]

Wow he is huge!

I think the Cane Corso looks much meaner with the ears trimmed, however I am sure that having the ears open like that leave them easily susceptible to infection which could be a problem.

When I got my JRT as a pup, he had everything trimmed and docked before he was sent to me. He ears now droop, so I assume they were pointy to being with. I still don't get the point of removing the dew claws and the tail.

[Rider]

Wow he is huge!

I think the Cane Corso looks much meaner with the ears trimmed, however I am sure that having the ears open like that leave them easily susceptible to infection which could be a problem.

When I got my JRT as a pup, he had everything trimmed and docked before he was sent to me. He ears now droop, so I assume they were pointy to being with. I still don't get the point of removing the dew claws and the tail.

When their ears are floppy(uncut) they are more prone to infections and hematoma's.

Dew claws are removed because they serve no purpose and if they were to ever catch on anything, the pain is sever. It's better to remove them as a new born.

Tails were docked to prevent the tails form getting bitten or pulled on when they were herding bulls or other animals. It is done in a humane way so that they do not feel it at all. They tie a sting or place a clamp around the tail before the puppies are 3 days old. Eventually the tail falls off. Remember the puppy doesn't even have his eyes open at that point and are completely unaware of it happening. It continues to be done today because that is considered to be the breed standard and dogs are penalized heavily at dog shows for having their tails in tact. Ear cropping is now optional on many breeds.

[Quick281]

When their ears are floppy(uncut) they are more prone to infections and hematoma's.

Dew claws are removed because they serve no purpose and if they were to ever catch on anything, the pain is sever. It's better to remove them as a new born.

Tails were docked to prevent the tails form getting bitten or pulled on when they were herding bulls or other animals. It is done in a humane way so that they do not feel it at all. They tie a sting or place a clamp around the tail before the puppies are 3 days old. Eventually the tail falls off. Remember the puppy doesn't even have his eyes open at that point and are completely unaware of it happening. It continues to be done today because that is considered to be the breed standard and dogs are penalized heavily at dog shows for having their tails in tact. Ear cropping is now optional on many breeds.


Makes sense, I sort of figured the opposite could be true on the ears. Thanks for the explanation.

[Mr Lefty]

Damn Gas... dog's get'n HUGE... lost his blue eyes I see...

and come on... you know you wanna go back and take pics of the doc and nurse for us ;)

[marko138]

Old man Rider is correct. My Lab has big old floppy ears. He got infections and shit. They still have to be cleaned very frequently.




Gas...dog looks great man. He's a beast. I wish I could take my dog to work. He's just too damn crazy to take with me.

[Captain Morgan]

He's getting big, can't imagine him gaining another 60-70 pounds. Thanks for the update.

[Gas Man]

Rider got most of it down.

The ears don't have to be cropped. Its acceptable either way. The dew claws and tail HAVE to be docked and as Rider said, its done when they are real young (usually within the first 3 days, I typed this info in the begining of the thread)

Ebbs... yeah no more blue eyes, its like babies. Besides blue eyes as a full grown is a breed disqualification.

And I'll tell the wife that you, Dova, like the read hair, that she no longer has... :lol: And I love the puppy with full size dog pic... that is AWESOME!

Marko... yeah its cool taking him to work... I don't even take a leash... have the shock collar to keep him close (he don't use it much anymore... just for off leash for the just in case).

[Quick281]

How do you like your shock collar?

I was thinking about picking one up for my jack russell to use for off leash training and eventually just to keep around for situations when I would want to let him lose.

[marko138]

How do you like your shock collar?

I was thinking about picking one up for my jack russell to use for off leash training and eventually just to keep around for situations when I would want to let him lose.
Use one for Manny. They work...usually...but if he wants to run off he's still gonna do it. He knows eventually the shocking will stop and keeps running.

[ericr]

That is a beautiful dog Gas Man! Makes me miss the big breeds, we had Great Danes all the time I was growing up.

[Dave]

When their ears are floppy(uncut) they are more prone to infections and hematoma's.

Dew claws are removed because they serve no purpose and if they were to ever catch on anything, the pain is sever. It's better to remove them as a new born.

Tails were docked to prevent the tails form getting bitten or pulled on when they were herding bulls or other animals. It is done in a humane way so that they do not feel it at all. They tie a sting or place a clamp around the tail before the puppies are 3 days old. Eventually the tail falls off. Remember the puppy doesn't even have his eyes open at that point and are completely unaware of it happening. It continues to be done today because that is considered to be the breed standard and dogs are penalized heavily at dog shows for having their tails in tact. Ear cropping is now optional on many breeds.

using the doberman for an example, ears are also cropped to provide a directional hearing ability

brinks is gettin huge gas!

[Gas Man]

How do you like your shock collar?

I was thinking about picking one up for my jack russell to use for off leash training and eventually just to keep around for situations when I would want to let him lose.

I got the Innotek
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753879

It was $200 but its waterproof and the both ends are really small.

That is a beautiful dog Gas Man! Makes me miss the big breeds, we had Great Danes all the time I was growing up.

We wanted a big dog. Something that can make people stand off when he's full sized. But something said about 120# Uma walking a 150#+ dog.

using the doberman for an example, ears are also cropped to provide a directional hearing ability

brinks is gettin huge gas!

We were looking at Dobermans... and he would have got his ears cropped... but we just don't think Brinks would look as good with the ears cropped. We think the big ears match his big cheaks

[ericr]

We wanted a big dog. Something that can make people stand off when he's full sized. But something said about 120# Uma walking a 150#+ dog.




I hear ya, the last male Great Dane my folks had was 36 inches at the shoulder and 165 lbs. He would eat 50 lbs of dry food in under 2 weeks and all the table scraps. My mom would have to boil a chicken now and then for him when there weren't enough scraps to add to his food. That's the only problem with the big dogs, its like feeding a teen age boy :D

[Dova80]

How do you like your shock collar?

I was thinking about picking one up for my jack russell to use for off leash training and eventually just to keep around for situations when I would want to let him lose.


POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT! I would never recommend a shock collar....

start small, in the back yard get him to walk around with you off leash, you want to hold a toy at your at your left shoulder with your right hand while telling him to heel or whatever command you want for him to walk at your side(make sure he see's the toy and he wants it). Start walking around with him once he starts walking with you for a few steps he receives the positive reinforcement, then you start pushing it out longer... but always play in the end. If you can do this about 5-10 times a day for only 5-10 mins a time he will pick it up in no time. Eventually you will have to hide the toy and use the command then surprise him with play time. You will be shocked at how quickly he will pick it up and he will WANT to do it which is most important.

Eventually you will want to throw in distractions, then when he is still doing good you can start taking him to public places and trying it.


Dog in general want to please the alpha, and will usually do what it takes to make him/her happy especially if they get something out of it.

[Gas Man]

The problem is that the powerfull breeds will try to fight for the alpha dog position. And I know that with mine, no physicall means will get is attention when he's being "ballsy" better than a little zap

[Dova80]

The problem is that the powerfull breeds will try to fight for the alpha dog position. And I know that with mine, no physicall means will get is attention when he's being "ballsy" better than a little zap

I suppose Rotts, Pitt Bulls, Boxers, Dobermans, German Shepard, S.A. Boerboels, AM Staffs and a little with the Cane Corso breed are not powerful breeds?

Here is a picture of one of the dogs having a bit of fun. This was taken the first time Bane was taken into training... Now this is not Bane but one of the many dogs we worked with that day. There were NO shock collars. These dogs work because they enjoy it, not because they are forced to.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2457586059_5264439f3e.jpg?v=0

I currently have a 145lbs rottie, and a 15lbs dachshund both intact males and I can guarantee that there is not pushing between the two. They know I am the alpha and I will not tolerate any aggression between the two of them.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/2129489037_367afa5905.jpg?v=0

Power has nothing to do with the breed fighting for the Alpha position. This is just the way dogs work, if a dog sense's that he might be able to force out the alpha and replace him the dog will. Same as when the Alpha becomes sick the entire pack will turn on him and kill him only to better the pack.

The dog should not get "ballsy" that is the part of the owner to keep the animal in check. The animal should know who is the alpha but a shock collar does not prove to the animal who is in charge. But is sure is a good way to ruin a dog if not used properly...

[Gas Man]

Well say what you want. You CAN NOT train a powerfull breed dog the same way you do a lab or retriever. Lab's and retrievers DO NOT act the same or as challenging to anybody or any other dog.

I used the shock collar at the house to control him better when he gets out of line. Sure he would be better behaved if I ran him out more, but working 60+ hrs a week doesn't offer much free time for such. You will rarely ever have problems with tired dogs. Further walking with the dog aids in the alpha roles. But as i said, I don't always have that time for doing this everyday. He gets walked and other forums of interataction.

But I ran the collar for about a month, maybe 6 weeks. And now he rarely ever needs it. It was a tool that I used, nothing more different than a kennel. People use kennels for all sorts of reasons whether it be potty training or punishment. The dogs don't always like it but people do it anyway. That is not to say that we all will agree with each other on training.

I personally don't agree with sleeve training. I believe it breeds aggressive behavior in the dogs, especially the powerfull breeds. Police K9 dogs do this but they receive round the clock training far beyond what most normal owners would give. They have to be vicous on command to a criminal but soft/gental enough to let 1st graders maul them at school. But again, these dogs aren't the norm nor their training.

My dogs father and siblings were sleeve trained. I did some time with his father at the breeders house. It was an amazing thing, however, that dog hated me all the time, wanted to eat me all the time. I believe its the contridiction from soft vs sleeve agressive that causes some dogs to "snap" if in the wrong position.

Perhaps I'm completely wrong, perhaps not. Perhaps the 3 trainers I have consulted with are complete morons, perhaps not. Some are fine with shock collars and others are against it. Some believe Ceasar Milan is too hard on dogs, some don't. All I know is that fora 5.5 month old puppy my dog listens to me and is very well behaved. At the end of the day something I have done or not done has worked.

If my dog gets out of line or does something wrong I tell him so, one way or the other. Shcok collar, he still understands, I can tell by his reactions to the shock and to me.

Which by the way, powerfull breeds doesn't only mean their size, it also has to do with their mentality.

And at the end of today... I didn't create this thread to debate training, just share the good times Brinks and the family & friends are having.

Also, that is one great looking Rot I have always loved Rots. They are such a big muscle bound dog that are usually giant teddy bears.

[Dova80]

Well say what you want. You CAN NOT train a powerfull breed dog the same way you do a lab or retriever. Lab's and retrievers DO NOT act the same or as challenging to anybody or any other dog.

Actually yes you do. You can train a lab with just about the same techniques as you would any other dog.

I used the shock collar at the house to control him better when he gets out of line. Sure he would be better behaved if I ran him out more, but working 60+ hrs a week doesn't offer much free time for such. You will rarely ever have problems with tired dogs. Further walking with the dog aids in the alpha roles. But as i said, I don't always have that time for doing this everyday. He gets walked and other forums of interataction.
So you wanted a dog to just hang around with little to no stimulus? You don't have to run him, just going out to practice obedience will work. 10-15 min sessions.

But I ran the collar for about a month, maybe 6 weeks. And now he rarely ever needs it. It was a tool that I used, nothing more different than a kennel. People use kennels for all sorts of reasons whether it be potty training or punishment. The dogs don't always like it but people do it anyway. That is not to say that we all will agree with each other on training.
No a kennel is a dogs home, thats where he goes to step away it should not be used as punishment, totally different than a shock collar.

I personally don't agree with sleeve training. I believe it breeds aggressive behavior in the dogs, especially the powerfull breeds. Police K9 dogs do this but they receive round the clock training far beyond what most normal owners would give. They have to be vicous on command to a criminal but soft/gental enough to let 1st graders maul them at school. But again, these dogs aren't the norm nor their training.
If you are referring to the picture of sleeve training it is completely different than what the police receive as training for their animals. The picture above is bite work for the sport of Schutzhund, along with tracking, and obedience. If done properly the dog does not associate the sleeve with the person, and after the work is done the handler, trainer and dog can all be friends. The dog does not do it out of aggression, he does it because it is a game. I have worked for a shot time with a gentleman that has a S.A. Boerboel that does schutzhund and I believe is now titled S.c.h. I and working on II that is also a therapy dog that goes into hospitals to help uplift the cancer patients. There is ZERO aggression because it is not aggression that you see. When you watch a dog train do you see his tail wagging, or do you see the hair on his back standing up?

My dogs father and siblings were sleeve trained. I did some time with his father at the breeders house. It was an amazing thing, however, that dog hated me all the time, wanted to eat me all the time. I believe its the contridiction from soft vs sleeve agressive that causes some dogs to "snap" if in the wrong position.
Sleeve trained? As in Schutzhund, or Protection?
By doing time were you on the sleeve? The dog has no hatred for the trainer, you are just wearing something he wants and he has been trained to get it.

I am not sure I understand what you mean "soft vs sleeve aggressive"? Also it depends on what you mean by "snap"? Are you talking about going after the trainer or handler outside of the training?

Perhaps I'm completely wrong, perhaps not. Perhaps the 3 trainers I have consulted with are complete morons, perhaps not. Some are fine with shock collars and others are against it. Some believe Ceasar Milan is too hard on dogs, some don't. All I know is that fora 5.5 month old puppy my dog listens to me and is very well behaved. At the end of the day something I have done or not done has worked.
There are quite a few trainers who claim to be such, but very few are actually worthwhile enough to train a dog. The dog might listen to you out of fear, not because he/she wants to do your bidding. It makes further training much more difficult having to force the animal to do something rather than make it want to do something.

If my dog gets out of line or does something wrong I tell him so, one way or the other. Shcok collar, he still understands, I can tell by his reactions to the shock and to me.
So the dog now associates what you say to a shock on the neck... I do not really see this as a good thing.

Which by the way, powerfull breeds doesn't only mean their size, it also has to do with their mentality.
So if you combine size and a semi intelligent dog you have a powerful breed?

I am guessing you do not think the dogs I listed are powerful? I do conceed the doberman is not quite on par as far as brains go... Generally they have two cells that fight each other.


And at the end of today... I didn't create this thread to debate training, just share the good times Brinks and the family & friends are having.
Fair enough...


Also, that is one great looking Rot I have always loved Rots. They are such a big muscle bound dog that are usually giant teddy bears.
That rott is a complete ham... I never did any training with him, only obedience, my last two were titled... and it was just a terrible loss when they died. Lots of time and effort spent between the dogs and I..

[Gas Man]

Please post more pics of the rot... puppy pics?

[Porkchop]

My dog had two blue eyes at birth. Around one year her right eye changed to brown from top to bottom. Her left eye followed a few months later..... EXCEPT, it stopped changing almost perfectly half way down the eye. So now she has one completly brown eye and one half brown half white eye. I guess instead of changing the bottom pigment just dissapeared. You dont really notice it because she has long bangs covering her eyes. But when she gets cut... its funny because from across the room, she always looks like she is looking up!

[Dova80]

Please post more pics of the rot... puppy pics?

Unfortuantly I do not have any puppy pictures of him he is getting to be an old dog (roughly 8 years) and he is starting to show it.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/3054537191_cf3f7741d3.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3055373020_b6c4739ed0.jpg?v=0



This is him in my back yard, that is a normal 4.5 foot tall fence...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3054537649_83225a5dd9.jpg?v=0

I thought I had more than this but I guess I have either lost them or never uploaded them.



I can throw my little shit head in the mix of puppy pictures
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2143/2164890870_98e848b599.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/2164093125_f84b4cff29.jpg?v=0

[Gas Man]

Love the rot.
The dox is cute

[Ninjakel]

I've trained my APBT with positive reinforcement. Any of the CF'ers who have met him in person can testify that he is a great dog.

Shock collars are not my thing. different schools of thought.

Oh and my APBT is also shutzhund training now. He's a natural. and if a person has a well rounded dog, etc, it does not make them aggressive.

[Gas Man]

Well again I have been slackin in my updates. I have been caught up with the planning and doing of the kitchen remodel, along with the holidays and BANG... months have gone by.

So back a few months ago... maybe early december.... he goes in the back of the work truck with me to work.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1227977593326.jpg

Well his bowls on the floor needed to come up. I looked ALL OVER the internet and shops... couldn't find one tall enough, that stores a good amount of food, and had big dishes. So I shopped around a bit till I found the perfect size "rubber maid" style container. Cut out the circles in the lid, cut up an old foam style floor mat to not only give it some style but also act as a gasket for the water dish. The manufactued versions usually have a double bowl on the water side.

BAM
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1227284577890.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1227284577461.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1227284576935.jpg

It holds over 2 BIG bags.

So anyway, back around Christmas he got a big new bed. Found it at Sams Club for $30 and its huge. He LOVES LOVES LOVES it. He must put at least 12hrs a day on that thing if he can. There's some of that Mastiff lazy coming out.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/NewBed022.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/NewBed019.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/NewBed025.jpg

Some more shots from early Dec
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/NewBed012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/NewBed011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/NewBed004.jpg


Then he got his first big snow
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1230282548487.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1229727532942.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1229727533905.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1229727533388.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1230282548013.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/img1230282548968.jpg

[Gas Man]

Well, last week he went in to the vets for his nuetering. We kinda knew we would, but we were waiting. But after suggestion from friends and his trainer we went ahead and scheduled him. In the words of the trainer, "Why not just do it and help out us with his training?" So he went with special treatment and no expense was spared for his care. He came home with the e-collar (cone) to make sure he didn't get at his stitches. Looks funny too, he was also all doped up as you can see from the face shot.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/FIx003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/FIx001.jpg

He got big blood panel, laser cut, fluids, catheder, pain meds there and for home. The works. Also, when in he got Home Again micro chipped. Just another pre-caution in case he ever got out. He weighted in at 96# at 7 months old after fasting for 12hrs.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/FIx004.jpg

Earlier this week he got a big boy bone and he loves that. And yes, we know... scary rawhide. But he likes em and we keep an eye on him so he don't eat it much. He don't like it when you take away the little pieces but its for his own good anyway...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/Week3052.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/BigBone002.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/BigBone001.jpg

I hope this finds you all well.

[2up]

Your dog is ADOREABLE!!! I LOVE that you didn't crop his ears. While some may say it helps prevent infection, this is a dog we're talking about. What did animals do before we made them into pets and started altering their bodies to our whims?

On that same train of thought, I think a lot of people now a days are too "soft" with their care of their animals. Kind of like with their kids. I don't advocate beating them by any means, but, I also don't think you have to spend more on dog food than you do people food. Dogs used to live for years on table scraps, (not that I would feed my dog only table scraps as it teaches them bad habits usually) and GASP, bones, and survived. Just like I survived riding my bicycle without a helmet and had not one head injury! :lol:

[Quick281]

Awesome pics Gas Man, Brinks is growing into a fine pup.

When my Jack Russell got neutered I went way out of my way to make sure he was without much pain. I spent the extra money to get the laser done and have him back on his feet earlier. My girlfriend wanted to go the cheap route, but she didn't understand the emotional connection on those balls.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Looks like he's growing into a pretty impressive dog. :dthumb:

[Katana-750_lady]

Beautiful animal! And I commend you on not snipping the ears.

I have a pitt (had 2 but had to put Kaya down 6 months ago at the age of 15) His name is BB and he weighs in at 87lbs. Snipping the ears was never an option for me, he was born the way he is and who am I to change it??

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/scoresia/BB.jpg

This was taken of his mom a couple of months before I had to put her down :( I miss her

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/scoresia/Kaya.jpg

[jtemple]

I agree. Leave them the way they were born. I wouldn't crop anything on any breed of dog, unless it was because of health concerns. Uncropped Pitts probably keep the OMG IT'S A MEAN OLD PITBULL crowd at bay. I bet most of them wouldn't even recognize one as a pitbull.

[Katana-750_lady]

I agree ..that and the fact that mine is bigger than a standard pitt ...

It's funny, when you raise them as family pets, they are so sweet. It's a shame they get such a bad rap.

[njchopper87]

Brinks is huge, and awesome. The giant raw hide bone reminds me of my lab when we used to give him one for xmas. It was always fun watching him try and run through the door frames with it.

[BobTheBiker]

DUDE! Brinks is turning into a GIANT dog. I love your creation for his food and water bowls. I'm gonna have to use that for my dog's bowls now. thanks man.

[Gas Man]

Your dog is ADOREABLE!!! I LOVE that you didn't crop his ears. While some may say it helps prevent infection, this is a dog we're talking about. What did animals do before we made them into pets and started altering their bodies to our whims?

On that same train of thought, I think a lot of people now a days are too "soft" with their care of their animals. Kind of like with their kids. I don't advocate beating them by any means, but, I also don't think you have to spend more on dog food than you do people food. Dogs used to live for years on table scraps, (not that I would feed my dog only table scraps as it teaches them bad habits usually) and GASP, bones, and survived. Just like I survived riding my bicycle without a helmet and had not one head injury! :lol:

Yeah i'm with ya on the ears and disipline. If I had a kid, I would advocate kid spanking.

Awesome pics Gas Man, Brinks is growing into a fine pup.

When my Jack Russell got neutered I went way out of my way to make sure he was without much pain. I spent the extra money to get the laser done and have him back on his feet earlier. My girlfriend wanted to go the cheap route, but she didn't understand the emotional connection on those balls.

Thanks man... we treated him like a nutless king.

Brinks is huge, and awesome. The giant raw hide bone reminds me of my lab when we used to give him one for xmas. It was always fun watching him try and run through the door frames with it.

Yeah he don't leave the living room with it... luckily!!

DUDE! Brinks is turning into a GIANT dog. I love your creation for his food and water bowls. I'm gonna have to use that for my dog's bowls now. thanks man.

Thanks and the trick to the dish thing is to find a container that will fit both the size of the bowls and the proper height. I wanted 18" high for his and I already had the super nice dishes... just had to find the proper size container.

[Gas Man]

Here's a couple of new pics for everybody. Sometimes the wife drags his bed out to the living room.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/HomeStretch033.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/HomeStretch034.jpg

Then the other day we working on stuff around the house... did hear the dog... I walked past the living room and didn't see him either... thought oh hell he's probably sleepin on the other side of the love seat... come bk from the garage... look what I find...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/HomeStretch027.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/HomeStretch025.jpg

Then we got word the other day... we have been approved for greyhound adoption. Sat 14th we get Brinks a new bud! :D

[the chi]

Here's a couple of new pics for everybody. Sometimes the wife drags his bed out to the living room.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/HomeStretch033.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/HomeStretch034.jpg

Then the other day we working on stuff around the house... did hear the dog... I walked past the living room and didn't see him either... thought oh hell he's probably sleepin on the other side of the love seat... come bk from the garage... look what I find...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/HomeStretch027.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Brinks/HomeStretch025.jpg

Then we got word the other day... we have been approved for greyhound adoption. Sat 14th we get Brinks a new bud! :D

Too cute, cant wait to see pics of Brinks and the new baby!

[BobTheBiker]

I love those pictures. I instantly see my dog in him. same exact behavior, just curl up whereever you're happy and thats that.

Good luck with the adoption, should be a great friend for Brinks.