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    • DougNgD
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      There was only one dog in six years that had the balls to pick a fight with hex, and that was an Akita.

      Keep in mind, Hex was big for even a Rottweiler. He was 3” over standard and lean at 145lbs. He was mistaken for a deer by one of my neighbors once.

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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        Doug brings up a good point about insurance. We’ve never had insurance for our pets. We lost our English Mastiff in August and the kids were devastated. My wife and I as well. We decided to just go “look” at a local shelter and ended up bringing a new guy home.

        About a week later he got bit by a copperhead running through the woods. Rushed him to the ER Vet. Anti venom administered and monitored  over night. I had no idea anti venom was so expensive, but we couldn’t let the new dog go without treatment.

        Once we got back home we were going through all the papers from his shelter and realized he came with 30 days of pet insurance as a promo from the shelter. We sent our receipts in to the insurance company and a week later got a check for 90% of our expenses. Much easier than dealing with any of the health care companies here.

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          Forgot to mention that he had to wear a cone for a month. He cracked the plastic one the vet gave us in a few days. We ordered a more robust one from Amazon and sent the receipt in as well. Check for 90% a week later. No questions asked

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          • DougNgD
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            We just use the Kong inflatable donuts. Those cones need to come with a background check and a seven day waiting period, they’re weapons!

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              Sage954
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              The entire family had calf bruises. Almost knocked the kids down a few times.  🙂 those should have required a tax stamp. The ones we got from Amazon could have been made by Nerf.

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              • GraemeG
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                Dingoes as pets.

                https://narratively.com/a-dingo-ate-australia/

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                • JDelageJ
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                  As a non-dog owner I think of Labs as the Toyota Corolla of dogs. Yes, everybody has one, but then again there are reasons why.

                  We've been talking of getting a dog. My wife would like a dachshund, or maybe a corgi (maybe because she's 5" tall herself…) I'd be perfectly happy with a lab or a goldie.

                  The various designer mutts (labradoodle, golden doodle, and the likes) are pretty darn cute too...

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                  • GilesG
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                    @Chap:

                    I always wanted an Akita Inu, in my eyes the most beautiful dog on earth.

                    Eyes are too close together, makes them look off IMO….

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • bryaneidins70B
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                      These are nice, we see one when we walk Rocket.

                      They can have crazy eyes too though.

                      Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever…

                      'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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                      • Mr EddyM
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                        Our two gits are happy as now their humans around them all day long…

                        aitorastore.com

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                        • DougNgD
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                          I wouldn't mind an Argentinian Dogo, they're amazing

                          "What'd your dog do today"

                          "Slept and shit on the floor, how bout yours?"

                          "He killed a fucking puma!!!"

                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          • ChapC
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                            They are super cute @Mr Eddy

                            Chap and I (in IH-536J-142od) waiting for better times

                            God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                            • Mr EddyM
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                              Thanks!!… they couldn’t be more different. Wish I had that green space around here.

                              aitorastore.com

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                              • GCG
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                                @Mr:

                                Our two gits are happy as now their humans around them all day long…

                                Oh my, ditto @chaps statement, very cute indeed. Great photos and lighting too. Out of interest, what's your camera lens set up! I can only assume these are beyond integrated phone tech.?

                                Insta @eaudepetroleum

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                                • steelworkerS
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                                  @Giles:

                                  @Chap:

                                  I always wanted an Akita Inu, in my eyes the most beautiful dog on earth.

                                  Eyes are too close together, makes them look off IMO….

                                  like this?

                                  Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                  Well, I have others.

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    @DougNg the Dogo Argentino is banned in Australia, and pretty much everywhere else.

                                    I haven't met one, but mastiffs in general seem pretty chill. There was a Dogue de Bordeaux being assessed at a rescue centre a while back that I really liked. Actually, they're also considered dangerous dogs in some jurisdictions, though the one I met was more interested in pat's than biting me.

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                                    • ChapC
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                                      @Giles:

                                      @Chap:

                                      I always wanted an Akita Inu, in my eyes the most beautiful dog on earth.

                                      Eyes are too close together, makes them look off IMO….

                                      😂 they just look ahead

                                      God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                                      • ChapC
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                                        @Graeme:

                                        @DougNg the Dogo Argentino is banned in Australia, and pretty much everywhere else.

                                        I haven't met one, but mastiffs in general seem pretty chill. There was a Dogue de Bordeaux being assessed at a rescue centre a while back that I really liked. Actually, they're also considered dangerous dogs in some jurisdictions, though the one I met was more interested in pat's than biting me.

                                        … and there are no Puma in Australia... (living in Australia, I would prefer a Mongoose)

                                        God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                                        • bob_zB
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                                          This is Yakini she is a 9,5m old Rhodesian Ridgeback. She is supersweet, loves to play with any dog and friendly to humans. Funny thing is that she already is becoming protective.

                                          Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Pro

                                          I can resist anything but temptation.

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                                          • ChapC
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                                            Lovely Rhodesian

                                            Chap in the woods

                                            Me too

                                            God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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