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Bragging!

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:10:13 GMT

Just want to let the whole world know I am the extremely proud Grandma of the Number 4 & number 15 Mastiffs. Bella is the #3 bitch even though she is overall #15.

Dog Talk.....

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:27:30 GMT

Understanding pedigrees...

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:10:53 GMT

I've been studying pedigrees for the past couple weeks. Biggest thing I've learned is the common misconception of linebreeding being considered inbreeding. Now that I understand that linebreeding is NOT inbreeding and does not create mutant, two headed puppies, I am trying to find an example of "tightly linebred". Does anyone have a pedigree they could share?

Nikki's Amazing Support Network

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:30:20 GMT

This has been going on for a week or more; ever since she lost her appetite. The boys know what is going on with her.

The first pic was taken over the weekend. The last few were taken tonight.

All of us can only hope to be surrounded by this much love at the end of our days.

Sorry about the blankets, towels and boxes, but we gave up on dog beds once Nikki and Dudley started leaking. The boxes are a result of a huge computer crash.

Gorgeous Tristan

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:05:34 GMT

I love this boy and very happy with the way he is growing! He is 22 month old and a daddy of Columbo, Matlock, Cagney and Lacey

Olga
Ivory mastiffs

Water Moccassin Pictures are graphic

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:13:25 GMT

I literally bumped into it when I came out my front gate, saw it, jumped on top of my car, pissed myself in the process, and screamed bloody murder until Tony came out and determined it was indeed a Water Moccassin and killed it. I can't let one of my babies get bit.

Frankie aka "Thud"

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:40:21 GMT

I asked him if he likes the name Frankie better than Thud, this was his response! LOL!! Then he came over all wiggles and gave me kisses!!! He needs a stronger name than Thud!! I always hated that name!! So Frankie it is!!

Dixie went to Pre-K

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:56 GMT

The kids loved her and my 4 yr old was so proud to tell his class all about her. She was a perfect angel until recess! Lol... I realized she's still too much puppy to be around 20 running screaming kiddos. She wanted so bad to run and play with them. It would've looked something like a bowling match. She was still a good girl she was just quivering with excitement so we excused ourselves. It was fun and the kids calmed down long enough to hug her goodbye.

SSMR - Beau and Cystinuria

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:06:39 GMT

Here in North Carolina Southern States Mastiff Rescue has taken in a very sweet boy named Beau. I thought everybody should hear his story.

I was contacted by Beau's owner who was honest with me from the beginning and told me Beau had Cystinuria. He said they had been feeding Beau Hill's UD in an effort to prevent him from forming stones. His family was unable to afford Beau's neuter surgery, let alone the rerouting surgery recommended to prevent an obstruction from stones. Our trustees agreed to bring Beau in and cover the expense of treatment because he has an unbelievable temperament. He loves all people, gets along with other dogs, has lovely manners and at 3 years old should have a long life ahead of him.

At Beau's first visit to the veterinarian an x-ray was done showing nineteen (19)!!!! stones in his bladder. How in the world he didn't obstruct, I have no idea. Beau has been neutered. All the stones were removed and the rerouting was completed. A few stones were sent for analysis and they were in fact cysteine stones.

The vet thinks Beau is going to need to have another surgery. His bladder is sitting quite low and he continues to form stones. The stones are settling in the bladder...not flowing through. Obstructing is not a concern, but they shouldn't be settling there.

To add to the mess, I got a phone call last night from the woman who was planning to adopt Beau. She said "my heart is breaking to tell you this, but..." "...we were in no way prepared for the amount of slobber and hair Beau would bring into our house, I mean, we have white carpet..." I only listened to her nonsense for about two minutes and then told her she would be placed on our Do Not Adopt list. So now poor Beau is looking for a home again too. (If you're a breeder and you want her name PM me.)

SSMR has now spent around $1800 on Beau. That is with the considerable discount this vet. was willing to give to rescue and we're not done. Hopefully, we will be able to get Beau on a diet that will slow down or eliminate his stone formation. I would love for this sweet boy to have a happy life.

If you're interested in making a donation, please visit our web site here.
http://www.sosmastiffrescue.org/index.php/support-ssmr/donate

Breeders, please place your puppies on contracts!!! Don't sell to families who can't even afford neuter surgery, for heaven's sake! Take your puppies back when something goes wrong no matter how old they are!!!

Rescue should not have to clean up messes like this!

MCOA sponsors.

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:03:29 GMT

I'm joining my local all breed club and want to join the MCOA as well. Getting the sponsors for my ABC was easy since I met so many members at the handling classes. But how do I get sponsors for MCOA? Is there a list of members in Oklahoma? Do I need to attend any meetings? Any help/advice is appreciated!

My singleton baby has arrived

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:41:13 GMT

My girl Delilah delivered her singleton baby today via c-section. We did an ultrasound about 10 days ago and saw 3-4 puppies but Delilah seems to have reabsorbed the puppies- there were 2 other empty sacs and one tiny little man. Delilah's progesterone dropped from a 2.9 yesterday evening to a 1.2 and his placenta had begun to detach. He is only 9 ounces and looks to be 3-4 days premature but so far he is doing well and is as fiesty and opinionated as can be. He is being monitored very closely and I am hoping that he will continue to thrive. I want to thank Margo of Lamars Mastiffs to allow this breeding with her stunning Jimmy J. It looks like my baby is going to be a light brindle!

Nikki Update

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:48:47 GMT

I can't tell you how appreciative I am for all of the responses and PMs I've gotten concerning my little girl.

Tonight was the first ever night that she didn't come to the door when I got home from work. That is not good as she is smitten with me.

Mrs. Hman made her scrambled eggs at 6:30AM and she would not eat them. She did eat some boiled chicken that my daughter hand fed her at dinner tonight.

My vet keeps late hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays. We will do the right thing when the time is right.

She is not miserable and still enjoys it when her muzzle is nuzzled. We'll keep nuzzling.

Divot to Winners Bitch

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:33:07 GMT

Im so proud to announce that my Divot: St Patrick on the Green to Winners Bitch to a 3 point major in Perry Ga and it was a MCOA supported entry and took RWB on Thursday and Sunday, at 10.5 months old.

MCOV - newsletter help

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:07:06 GMT

Hi all, I'm trying to help out with the Autumn issue of the Newsletter for the Mastiff Club of Victoria. Many of you will know what a wonderful newsletter it is and how it covers events and shows all over the world.

I'm looking for help with the results of Bucks and Trenton.

If possible I'd like a photo of the winners, Name, DOB, Owners, Breeders and Sire and Dam for Best of Breed, Best Opposite, Winners Dog and Bitch and Best of Winners. I may need others, but I'll get back to you if I do.

I will be forever grateful if someone, anyone, all could help me with this :-) It will take a huge amount of work off our very overworked Newsletter editor (Gabrielle)

Many thanks

(you can email me direct at paul.kathleen@ps.gen.nz )

Nature's Domain

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:06 GMT

I went to the fda.org site to see if there were any recalls on this food. I thought I
remembered there had been. Anyone know for sure?

Thanks!