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Mason update Well, my boy ran and barked at a stranger this morning. He used to do this and inspire fear (even though he would never get close as he was more afraid of the stranger!). This morning he ran and the man just stood looking at him and then said "wow, I didn't realize he only had...

It's been a few years since I posted - I've been enjoying a wonderful life with my boy, Mason, who is now 6.5 years old. Two months ago we discovered a fatty lipoma in his rear right leg and the vet advised that we have it taken out in case it caused lameness. Unfortunately when they went to...

The queen 'female dog' has a retriever. The three time national champion (whatever!) 'female dog' has a collie and the her friend 'not my mother!' has a terrier - all trophy dogs!! Mason has far more fun, is far more spoilt and is a 'real dog'! We will be exploring other places to play in the...

To end this thread on a positive note and move on, I was walking Mason this morning and a man with an old mix breed dog came over to admire him. He said that he'd always loved boxers and (he covered his little dog's ears) was hoping his next dog would be one. I said how much fun Mason was, as...

Too funny - I thought it was just my Mason, I didn't realize it was breed-specific! Masondoes the whole sniff, try it, spit it out routine all the time! Sometimes, if it is a hard cookie and I break it into smaller pieces, he'll take it, but mostly not! It's so embarassing at the pet store when...

Mason was 11 pounds at 8 weeks and had the cutest pink nose. Now at 2.5, he's almost 70 pounds and only has one tiny pin-prick of pink left. I've watched his nose change as my boy becomes a man! OK, more of a teenager, with all the inherent rambunctiousness that entails, but he's still so darn...

I found another wonderful quote in the Culture Clash today - "The bland, behaviorless animal many people bond to so strongly can scarcely be called a dog. It is the ghost of what once might have been a dog." I sent it to all the people with 'real dogs' who I hang out with and one replied that...

Kathryn, I wholeheartedly agree that there are dog owners out there with dogs that should not be at the dog park and have encountered many that I keep Mason away from because they are too aggressive. I also know which dogs Mason doesn't like and will steer clear of them - I would never put my...

That went well - NOT!! (long again - but need to vent (and have a stiff drink!)) So I went to the park, with my friend Hilda and her sharpei (who's also been branded vicious) and Frank with Nadia, the most beautify Vizla (sp?), who's just turned one. I very politely and calmly approached the...

Thanks It's so good to get support from people who know our breed. Dangerous indeed! I'm the first to admit he's not perfect - I don't want perfect - if I did, I'd have a lab or something else with far less personality. He can be a brat, stubborn and independent - and he drives me crazy...

I take Mason in the evenings to an unofficial dog park - we've been going since he was a puppy. I've always thought the people there were too cliquish - but as I've no desire to be best friends with them, never worried about it. I have a couple of dear friends, who also feel the same way, but as...

I am so sorry for your tragic loss - my deepest sympathies to you and your family - you are in my prayers.

We also live in the city, so walking Mason is my exercise and social life! We walk to the dog park in the morning where he has his morning 'pack' of buddies to play with. After about an hour, we walk home and I go to work. He goes out with the dog walker and his lunchtime 'pack' and then in the...

Happy Birthday Diamond - Mason and I are following your progress and sending you tons of healing vibes. It sounds as if you have the perfect love and care coming from your Mum, so keep fighting and getting stronger and God speed to a full recovery!

Mason and I are so happy she is ok and coming home - we've been following your posts and praying for a speedy recovery! We hope the tests come out ok and that Diamond is back with you today - ready for lots of love! Keep us posted - our fingers and paws are crossed! Sandra and Mason