My first apartment wasn't this big [Archive]

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 5:25pm

Wife and I are getting a new dog the first week of December, started getting the house set up for him.

Little big for him now, but he'll grow into it.
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CertInsaneC5

11-08-2015, 5:29pm

Your buying a Clydesdale? Good on you. I hear they need big homes. :leaving:

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 5:33pm

Your buying a Clydesdale? Good on you. I hear they need big homes. :leaving:

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http://www.dogwallpapers.net/wallpapers/newfoundland-dog-in-the-snow-photo.jpg

Dad was 160, so he's going to be a big boy

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 5:33pm

Your buying a Clydesdale? Good on you. I hear they need big homes. :leaving:

"You're"

CertInsaneC5

11-08-2015, 5:47pm

"You're"

:skia:

CertInsaneC5

11-08-2015, 5:48pm

Ahhh. A hair factory. What color? I could use some these days. Founding customer discount? :D

99 pewtercoupe

11-08-2015, 5:52pm

Newfi?
That's not a dog...it's a bear masquerading as a dog :rofl:

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 6:06pm

Ahhh. A hair factory. What color? I could use some these days. Founding customer discount? :D

Yes, there will be shedding...I'm afraid to ask why you want dog hair :leaving:

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 6:07pm

Newfi?
That's not a dog...it's a bear masquerading as a dog :rofl:

Very true, he's going to be all black and already has a name...Kaiju...brand new nickle to whoever can figure the name out :seasix:

99 pewtercoupe

11-08-2015, 6:11pm

Very true, he's going to be all black and already has a name...Kaiju...brand new nickle to whoever can figure the name out :seasix:

Well according to my buddy Google... "strange Beast" :lol:

Kerrmudgeon

11-08-2015, 6:11pm

Burro (He/Haw)

11-08-2015, 6:13pm

Very true, he's going to be all black and already has a name...Kaiju...brand new nickle to whoever can figure the name out :seasix:

Pay up!!!!

Too Shy - Kajagoogoo - YouTube

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 6:14pm

Well according to my buddy Google... "strange Beast" :lol:

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99 pewtercoupe

11-08-2015, 6:15pm

Just collect all the hair and knit something.....:yesnod:

http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dogfursweater04.jpg
http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dogfursweater02.jpg
http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dogfursweater05.jpg

Years ago we had a Samoyed/ Golden Retreiver mix. It used to look like here were tumbleweeds rolling through our house. A guy at work, his wife had a loom and I would bring trashbags full of hair in for them

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 6:16pm

Pay up!!!!

Too Shy - Kajagoogoo - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsjzcT1QKYs)

Uhhh...no :rofl:

Shrike6

11-08-2015, 6:37pm

Japanese monsters.

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 6:41pm

Japanese monsters.

Winner, Winner

Direct translation is "monster"...seems fitting

Millenium Vette

11-08-2015, 6:41pm

Just collect all the hair and knit something.....:yesnod:

http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dogfursweater04.jpg
http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dogfursweater02.jpg
http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dogfursweater05.jpg

Those dogs look like they have seen better days. Fortunately their 4-legged companions look to be in better shape.

island14

11-08-2015, 7:32pm

I need one of these for my kid!

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/attachments/off-topic/5876d1447021462t-my-first-apartment-wasnt-big-img_0224.jpg

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 7:33pm

I need one of these for my kid!

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/attachments/off-topic/5876d1447021462t-my-first-apartment-wasnt-big-img_0224.jpg

Works good for in-laws too

CertInsaneC5

11-08-2015, 7:42pm

Your going to need a bigger cage.... :D

JRD77VET

11-08-2015, 8:49pm

Your going to need a bigger cage.... :D

Doesn't matter how big they get, it's still "their spot" :yesnod:

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Congrats on the Newfi. They are great dogs but they do shed.

Just another gentle giant breed. ( unless you mess with their owners then all bets are off :yesnod: )

Oh, by the way. That nice big dog crate makes a great cooling rack for cooking :yesnod:

Chuck A

11-08-2015, 8:56pm

very cool indeed

NavyC5

11-08-2015, 9:37pm

Doesn't matter how big they get, it's still "their spot" :yesnod:

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Congrats on the Newfi. They are great dogs but they do shed.

Just another gentle giant breed. ( unless you mess with their owners then all bets are off :yesnod: )

Oh, by the way. That nice big dog crate makes a great cooling rack for cooking :yesnod:

I've been researching the breed for a couple of years now, me with owners, worked closely with the breeder, I think I'm ready for the upkeep aspects.

As far as taking care of owners...that's the primary reason we went with a male. I like the idea of a 160lbs bodyguard for my wife when I'm not home. :seasix:

JRD77VET

11-08-2015, 9:45pm

I've been researching the breed for a couple of years now, me with owners, worked closely with the breeder, I think I'm ready for the upkeep aspects.

As far as taking care of owners...that's the primary reason we went with a male. I like the idea of a 160lbs bodyguard for my wife when I'm not home. :seasix:

Here's Levi, our Greater Swiss Mountain dog last year when he was about 135 lbs at just under 2 years old. ( I'm just under 6' and 220 lbs)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/house/Levi/DCP_6415.jpg~original

He's over 150 lbs now. GREAT watchdog and protector :yesnod:

Chuck A

11-08-2015, 10:26pm

if it was up to me i would love to get a Neapolitan mastiff blue, me and the wife met one and i really liked him, but the wife says no f-ing way, her precious pitbull would probably get hurt

Burro (He/Haw)

11-08-2015, 10:34pm

I've been researching the breed for a couple of years now, me with owners, worked closely with the breeder, I think I'm ready for the upkeep aspects.

One bit of advice. Keep an eye on these guys after food and water intake. Bloat is a real problem.

Also, find out if your breeder has a CHIC # for the Sire and Dam.

Fasglas

11-09-2015, 3:18am

5876

Had one about the same W x D, but half again as tall.

A ferret lived in it. (Miss that little guy)

island14

11-09-2015, 4:17am

Your going to need a bigger cage.... :D

Was that a reference to Jurassic Park? :island14:

:lol:

CertInsaneC5

11-09-2015, 4:26am

Was that a reference to Jurassic Park? :island14:

:lol:
:rofl: Jaws.

CertInsaneC5

11-09-2015, 4:37am

One of my niece's had a newfie. Back when she lived in Denver I went out to see her. We drove from there out to Vegas for the big millennium bash with the dog in the back of her SUV. He was not cooperating in the going to the bathroom thing the whole trip. 9+ hours. When we got to her dad's place in Vegas, we let him out in the back yard. He cut loose. Oh. My. God. :rofl: She had to get a second grocery bag from dad to finish the clean up. He was only about 9 months old at the time and weighed 160lbs. I have pictures of him around here somewhere when he was around 4 years old. Then 220 lbs. of fur and slobber. :Jeff '79:

island14

11-09-2015, 4:43am

:rofl: Jaws.

Ahh ok, that was going to need a bigger boat.

Not sure but I think the guy who also played the Fly (forget his name)

Said you're going to need a bigger cage in Jurassic Park? :island14:

Speaking of slobber jaws.. I wonder if that is a mattress for the dog in the cage or a sponge. :lol:

CertInsaneC5

11-09-2015, 4:48am

Ahh ok, that was going to need a bigger boat.

Not sure but I think the guy who also played the Fly (forget his name)

Said you're going to need a bigger cage in Jurassic Park? :island14:

Speaking of slobber jaws.. I wonder if that is a mattress for the dog in the cage or a sponge. :lol:
My niece used to call her kennel the slobber box. :Jeff '79:

Strats-N-Vettes

11-09-2015, 8:48am

Very true, he's going to be all black and already has a name...Kaiju...brand new nickle to whoever can figure the name out :seasix:

Kaiju

pronounced kay-ju
messican origination.

Used in sentence:

"I am going to write this down in kaiju don't remember..."

Send the nickel to the:
"Build The Damn Wall Obama!" foundation.

Bill

11-09-2015, 9:46am

My niece used to call her kennel the slobber box. :Jeff '79:

Seems a bit odd to keep a child in a kennel, but hey, whatever works!

:bill_daniels:

:dance:

'77Babe

11-09-2015, 12:40pm

NavyC5

11-09-2015, 5:27pm

Newfs are cool dogs. Big personalities. Just hope your pup doesn't slobber too much. Cheyenne used to drink and then try to rub off excess slobber/water on you. :ack: She was with us for 12 years. :angel:

We're ready for the drool. Both parents didn't seem to drool that much so I think we'll be ok. Breeder has a good bloodline, several over her dogs are 14+ years old.

Just got the call, get to go see him for the first time tomorrow.

The Cripp

11-09-2015, 5:30pm

Works good for in-laws too

:lol::lol: :seasix:

Burro (He/Haw)

11-09-2015, 5:36pm

At least we know where he is now.

NavyC5

11-09-2015, 6:23pm

At least we know where he is now.

Dammit, now I'm going to have to burn the kennel

island14

11-09-2015, 6:23pm

At least we know where he is now.

:rofl:

CertInsaneC5

11-09-2015, 6:26pm

:rofl: Yall's are bad. God love ya. :D :cert:

'77Babe

11-11-2015, 1:13am

We're ready for the drool. Both parents didn't seem to drool that much so I think we'll be ok. Breeder has a good bloodline, several over her dogs are 14+ years old.

Just got the call, get to go see him for the first time tomorrow.

"That much" :lol:

Any pics/updates?

NavyC5

11-11-2015, 3:04pm

"That much" :lol:

Any pics/updates?

6 weeks, 12 pounds

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NeedSpeed

11-11-2015, 6:21pm

I guess the head on the wall serves as a warning :leaving:

JRD77VET

11-11-2015, 9:27pm

6 weeks, 12 pounds

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We got Levi at 12 weeks old and he was 24 lbs. ( we could have got him at 10 weeks but I just had shoulder surgery the week before :crazy: )

Take plenty of pics, they grow up quickly :yesnod:

'77Babe

11-12-2015, 9:22am

6 weeks, 12 pounds

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I can make out a black ball of fluff and a black nose. :rofl:

You're going to have lots of fun. Get ready for the "I have no idea what you want from me, except that I do and would just rather choose to pretend that you are non-existant." look. :D

NavyC5

11-13-2015, 5:44pm

I can make out a black ball of fluff and a black nose. :rofl:

You're going to have lots of fun. Get ready for the "I have no idea what you want from me, except that I do and would just rather choose to pretend that you are non-existant." look. :D

I'm ready for just about anything, he will be trained very well though. A 150 lbs dog that doesn't listen can be dangerous.

CertInsaneC5

11-13-2015, 6:35pm

I'm ready for just about anything, he will be trained very well though. A 150 lbs dog that doesn't listen can be dangerous.

150 lbs. Yeah. About that. That's at ~6 months old. You are in for a few surprises bud. :Jeff '79: :cert:

NavyC5

11-14-2015, 12:02pm

150 lbs. Yeah. About that. That's at ~6 months old. You are in for a few surprises bud. :Jeff '79: :cert:

Mom is 130 and dad is 160, I don't see him getting much bigger than that

Burro (He/Haw)

11-14-2015, 12:36pm

Mom is 130 and dad is 160, I don't see him getting much bigger than that

Probably won't. You can breed two giants and end up with a litter of small dogs.

CertInsaneC5

11-14-2015, 12:40pm

Mom is 130 and dad is 160, I don't see him getting much bigger than that

My niece thought that too. Her "puppy" topped out at 240 lbs. None of it was fat. Great dog though. Just didn't want to get between him and a wall as he would come up and lean on you to get petted. :Jeff '79:

NavyC5

11-14-2015, 12:46pm

My niece thought that too. Her "puppy" topped out at 240 lbs. None of it was fat. Great dog though. Just didn't want to get between him and a wall as he would come up and lean on you to get petted. :Jeff '79:

If he ends up bigger...no biggie