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Newfoundlands => Newfoundland Discussions => : Newly Newfed February 23, 2008, 04:18:11 AM
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I just gave Sierra a bath and watching her after bath antics just made me think of all the things she does that make me love her so much.
I love...
...how the hair on her ears get all crinkly when she's wet.
...how she turns into "Punk Newfie" when she shakes water off and get a spiky hair-do.
...the absolutely adorable look she gets when she knows I have a treat in my hand and she's trying her hardest to convince me to give it to her.
...how her snoring causes me to turn the TV up louder.
...how she hurtles herself at me as soon I walk in the door and demands petting.
...how she patiently stands and pushes her head against my chest while I sit on the floor and rub her dry after a bath.
...how she turns a yawn into that whiny-growly sound.
...how she'll be sleeping peacefully, then suddenly spazz out and start rolling around, wave her feet in the air, and make noises and than suddenly fall asleep again for no apparent reason.
...how she lets me play with her floppy lips and she just looks at me like she is enjoying every minute of it.
...how she goes crazy chasing a laser pointer dot.
...how she hasn't quite seemed to master using her big feet yet, and trips over them.
...her obsession with plastic water bottles.
...how she chases a ball at top speed but forgets to slow down when she gets to it and ends up tumbling head over heels.
...how I have to trick her into letting me wipe her mouth and how she nonchalantly tries to prevent me from doing it.
...how her lips flap back and forth when she puts her head out of the car window.
...that she finally comes when I call her!
...how she lays across our feet wherever we may be sitting.
...how, when I'm at the computer, she uses her big nose to flip my arm up so I'll pet her.
...how she knows she's not allowed on the furniture but, she tries to get up on them whenever she can by loving up to us and slowly climbing up and when she thinks we're not home.
...how she tries to look innocent, but always get caught doing something wrong because she doesn't realize there is trash or cat food stuck to her face and/or lips.
...how she instantly goes crazy when Jeff makes that squeaking sound with his lips.
...how she plops down on anyone sitting on the floor and just assumes that they want her draped across their laps.
...playing with all the extra skin around her neck.
...that the biggest collar I can find commercially is only one notch away from being too small for her.
...how she becomes paralyzed, her eyes glaze over and her back leg starts kicking the instant your hand touches her belly or chest.
...how various item that go into her mouth get "lost" and can be found stuck somewhere in her lips.
...how she looks at me and you can see in her eyes that she's telling me she loves me.
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Awww! I loved this post! Man..that last one got me all choked up! It's so great to have people in the world that understand what it means to be loved by a pup!
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Okay, some of the many things I love about Bodhi (if I listed all the things I love about all my dogs I would blow the server, lol)....
How he always manages to look like an explosion of brown fuzz, no matter how much I attempt to groom him
How he smells, even when he is damp and particularly ripe
How he smacks his lips before he falls asleep
How he rolls onto his back and sttrrreeeeeeee tches when he wakes up
The soft but prickly fur under his nose
How he throws his big paws at people in a sign of friendship, not knowing it is like punching them in the face, lol
How when he really wants something he will go through his entire repertoire of tricks (one of the has to work!)
How he wakes me up by smashing his big wet nose against my face
How is he such a big baby and comes running to me for comfort when he hears a strange noise
How he just shoves anyone and anything out of his way with his butt
How he will let me put my whole hand in his mouth to pull out something he is not supposed to chew on, and looks at me like "Awww, Mommmmmm...."
His sheer joy at sniffing around the yard
How he always waits to belch until he is right in front of someone, lol
How he puts his big head on my lap and stares up at me adoringly
How one look at his big fuzzy face makes all the things that are stressing/worrying/bothering me just fade away....
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I love Max because
He has finally learned not to jump on the bed to wake us and instead, bounces his chin on the bed, waterbed, until we get up.
No matter what stupid, irritating, frustrating, thing he does, he can sit down, tilt his head to the side, look at me with his tongue hanging out the side of his mouth and make me smile.
He has finally learned that "foot" said loudly, means he is standing on my foot and needs to move his off of mine.
I love Jake because
He always wants to play.
He always wants to be petted, but if after 2 attempts to get his head under my arm and turned back over my elbow, I don't respond, he will go back to guarding the sunroom, until I call him.
He always comes running when he hears a leash jingle.
He comes running as soon as he sees me with a brush, cause he needs I am stressed and need some doggy fur to brush and relax with.
I can always count on him for some warm, snuggly fur in my face at bedtime.
I remember how pathetic he looked, all filthy and matted, when we first got him and how happy and playful he was after his first bath and brushing out.
I love Cody because
He gets all mean looking, fur standing up, paws pounding on top of the gate in the kitchen and growling/snarling when someone comes in the house and then looks back over his shoulder at me, to see if he is doing the right thing.
I still remember him desperately trying to get the dog he saw in the mirror to come out and play with him, when we first got him. (He only recognized Tibetans as playmates and didn't know what to do with Max.)
I love all of my dogs because they are each unique individuals who bring so much to my life individually, and make my life livable and bearable, and sooo much happier, because they are in it.
Kathy
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I love my dogs because they make our family complete,they make us laugh,they are vey loyal,they are great shoulders to cry on vent to,they are always there ready to do what you want,they are never moody,they make my son laugh,they each have a place and job they hold within the family and they are all"Great Dogs" ;D
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they are always there ready to do what you want
Not that either, LOL!
But I do love my dog for bringing me back to earth with her attitude
For guarding me
For making my come home so happy
For teaching me patience
For being persistent on asking to go for walks and keep me in shape
And just being such a sweetheart :-* ;D :D
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Due to the number of dogs that I share my life with- I am going to try and keep it to a minimum- there are so many things that I could write but I will keep it short.
Jake- Is a truly incredible dog who has no idea how large he is- However Jake is my protector, my guardian and my friend, I will always cherish and love the big oobey doo for his unconditional commitment to me.
Bailey- Tank sent me Baily - no doubt about it. She saved me from a severe depression. Bailey is my go every where girl and my bed buddy, who is the most gentle sweet dog that I have ever had the pleasure to love.
Zoey - The princess diva. She is beauty and grace. I have been blessed to have her call me her mom.
Bella- Oh boy- the wild child- I love her because she is such a free spirit who needs so much reassurance in life. Give her a little bit of love and she returns it ten fold.
Annie- this child suffered terribly at the hands of someone else- this dog has showed me the power of love and forgiveness. The first mothers day that she was with me- she gave me my first kiss.(it took her 8 months to get the courage) It was the sweetest kiss I have ever gotten from any living being.
Garrett - another abused dog- He is another dog that loves unconditionall y and has forgiven the human race for being abused.
Tugs- My baby- Took me a year to accept the fact that I needed another male Pyrenees in my life. Tugs has filled my heart with love. He is a big lug, who has no idea what to do with that large body that he calls his own, other than to body slam me with happiness.
Dakota - the grand old lady- What a beautiful loving old girl she has turned out to be- she was abandoned by the only family that she had ever known and has given our entire family a chance to make her last years happy ones.
All of the dogs- both keepers and fosters have shown me what unconditional love really is and they have taught me to have patience and compassion far beyond what I thought was ever possible. I hope that in my rescue endeavors I can return what they have taught me to those who are less fortunate.
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I love Sadie because she is always happy. Always. As a former roommate put it, she is goodness and happiness embodied. I love that she overcame her fear of people after her rough start to life and now loves to meet people and get love. I love that she likes to dry herself off just about as much as she likes to swim. I love her gusto and how she wags her entire body. I love her because her main goal in life is to merge with me and whatever I'm up for doing, she's happy to do. LOL I love Sadie because she guards the house and me with all the seriousness of a pack of German Shepherds. I love Sadie because she has to clean Riley's ears and eyes and her own paws like a cat. I love her because when you tell her kisses, she'll kiss your cheek, but when she decides to kiss you on her own, she's all about arms, legs, necks, etc. I love Sadie because she will lay in my spot on the bed, head on the pillow, until I tell her to move, then she'll move over beside me, head on the other pillow, and look at me with those big brown eyes.
I love Riley because he is the neediest creature and makes no apologies for it. I love him because if things don't go his way, he will grumble to tell you he doesn't approve. I love Riley because he will stand in front of me if he thinks someone is a threat and growl and bark, letting Sadie run out in front to bark and put on her show. I love Riley because he lets Sadie bite his tail and collar and hang onto him as he walks around the dog park. I love Riley because if I get up and walk 10 feet to a trash can when we're at a park, he has to follow me, just in case. I love that when you tell Riley "kisses", he puts his nose to your nose and licks/smears his mouth around your chin. I love Riley because he rides "copilot", his butt on the back seat, feet on either side of the bump behind the console, and head over the console.
I love my dogs because they greet me at their baby gate doing their little dance-Riley swaying side to side and Sadie jumping up to stand on her back feet and shaking her whole body.
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She has made me a more patient person. I love her because she turned darrin into "daddy" and she knows it. I love how she kisses us with her eyes open. I love how no matter what we are feeling, she always has a smile on her face and tries to make it so that we smile too. That no matter how mad we get, she still wants us in her life. I love how she barks to let us know she wants something and when we don't listen, she takes us by the hand. I love Peyton because she made me "mommy". I love her also because she made us a 3 "person" family. I love her because even if I am chasing her to drop the papertowels she just stole from the table, she ends up making me laugh. I love the way she asks for hugs and then goes to lay down. I just love her.
Can you be completely in love with a dog?
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Yes You can be completely and TOTALLY in love with a dog.
Welcome to that club
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I have all males,now you know why..ha..ha.. :D
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I have all males,now you know why..ha..ha.. :D
LOL! You are right about that ;)
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When Ratdog passed away, I did not think I could ever get another dog. There was a void and pain in me that is unexpressable. She was so much a part of my life. She even went to 2 of my jobs with me.
Then Cody came along. She is filling that void that I'd been experiencing for 3.5 years. When I saw her for the very first time she came up to me and started licking me on the nose. That sealed it right there.
What I love about Cody:
When it is time to eat she has to play and eat at the same time (she will even put her ball in her bowl sometimes).
How when I first got her, before she learned the sit command, she would sit to get a treat (the breeder said that she did not teach her this).
How when she growls and barks at something her hair stands up from the back of he head to her tail.
The look of expectation she gets on her face when we are playing or when she is about to get to ride in the car or go into the pet store and in so many circumstances.
How, when we are in the bed and she needs to go outside, she will lay down right next to me and put her little face next to mine and give me "wet willies".
How she likes to lay in front of the heater.
How she loves to play ball.
How she has to be touching you most of the time, whether it be on the bed, or in the car, or just sitting at the breakfast room table.
How when she wags her stump of a tail her whole booty wags with it.
I love how she can climb up on the couch with me when I'm laying down (though she is not supposed to :^) even though there is only 6" of room.
I love her happy self.
I love how funny she is.
I love how she makes me feel.
And I thank God for putting her into my life. I think it is one of the ways that He shows His love for me.
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Can you be completely in love with a dog?
Of course. Isn't that why BPO exists? For those of us who are so madly in love with our dogs that we are almost afraid to admit it to anyone else? :D
It is perfectly ok and normal to love your dogs beyond reason. I have loved every dog I've ever owned, but I have never been "in love" with a dog until I got Sierra.
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oh i can't do this for my guys, its unfair to them because
Zero- is perfect, thats why i love him. every thing he does *minus farting and eating poo and hating memphis* But every other thing he does... he will come up to me, and groan, which usually sounds almost like saying "i wuv mum"
Jigsaw- she gets these cute crazy moods where she will wag her tail so fast her whole bum waggs, and her ears pin back and she goes nuts running and licking and being a sweetheart
Memphis-i love how when we walk him he thinks he is the king of the world, he will grab his leash as if to say "no im walking you" and he will suck on it for about 10 mins... then enjoy his walk normally...
Reba- i love her little antics of being small, but thinking shes big -beating on Jigsaw; and doing ballet spins on her hind end...
i cant keep listing, this is just a few that sticks out in my mind
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I truly think that each and every "I Love My Dog Because" should be printed out, framed, and placed in a 'Place of Eternal Honor'.
We have all been so very Blessed. Have we not? :-* :) :D :o :-*
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Damn, I feel guilty because I only listed things about Bodhi....now I have to add the other dogs....
Zildjian (our dalmatian) is a big goofball. Not too bright, farts all the time, and refuses to let any of the other dogs have fun without trying to break it up. She so desperately wants to be Alpha Dog, lol. She is incredibly lazy....will sleep all day if you let her. She INSISTS on having her favorite spot on the couch. And when she relaxes she lets out this incredible drawn out GRRROOOOOOAAAA ANNNN, like "Oh, I've had the most stressful day....!". But she is very affectionate, and loves to be hugged!
Dolly (weird hound mix) has the greatest smile I have ever seen. If you say "Schmile, Dolly!" she will squint her eyes and turn the corners of her mouth way up....it is so hilarious and adorable. She is my husband's "other woman"....unabashedl y worships the ground he walks on. She is our prissy girly-girl, but has the most pleasant personality and is the most grateful rescue dog in the world....was less than 3 hours from being gassed when I saved her, and I swear she knows it and thanks me every day!
Ribbit is our grumpy, macho Cocker Mix. He is so adorable people get stupid when they see him....looks like the puppies you see on calendars sitting in a basket of flowers....but he hates that. He wants everyone to think he is Big Mean Scary Dog, lol. He is the World's Greatest Lap Dog....just flops on you like a ragdoll. And when he wants attention he gives you his best soulful, sad look....and then smacks you right in the face with his paw!
Stubby is our terrified Corgi Mix. He was abused and seems to think everyone in the world is out to kill him, except Mommy, lol. I am the only person he really trusts and the only person he will listen to. But in spite of his fear, he is a spunky and fierce playmate....he can run like the wind and turn on a dime on his short stubby legs, and has a blast letting the other dogs chase him and then giving them the slip!
Rio, our geriatric Black Lab/Beagle mix, is my heart walking around dressed in shiny black fur. She is without a doubt the most loyal and true friend a person could ever have. She would die for me, I am sure. I've never seen such pure love. She is a Champion Tuggy Player....Bodh i will drag her across the house, but she won't let go no matter what. She is incredibly smart and has a huge vocabulary. She loves the water, and is First Mate on our boat. Just the sweetest dog in the world!
They are all such wonderful and unique individuals, and I feel absolutely HONORED to share my life with them.....
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I truly think that each and every "I Love My Dog Because" should be printed out, framed, and placed in a 'Place of Eternal Honor'.
We have all been so very Blessed. Have we not? :-* :) :D :o :-*
I printed a copy on pretty paper and put it in Sierra's scrapbook. I added a few that I had originally forgotten, like I love how she is my step-daughter's best friend and will happily tolerate the things Kelsey does to her (like pinning her ears up like a sumo wrestler) and she will always come back to Kelsey for more.
And you're right...all of us are blessed to have these amazing creatures love us. It is truly an honor. All of our dogs are so different yet they all possess the same ability to make our world happier and brighter.
Bless every one of our big paws, small paws, medium paws, stubby paws.... Whatever paws we have that make us smile every day.
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I love all my dogs because they are dogs. They are best at giving unconditonal love. They all seem to have that sense of knowing how you feel and pick the best moment to come over and put their head on your lap or give you the tinyest little kiss.
Dozer my Coonhound,I love his woeful expression, which he has down to an art, and love the way he will also converse with me in hound talk.
Tealk my Rottie, has the biggest heart. I love the way he is a big softie and snuggle boy. But let someone come to the door and he is instant guard dog with a very scary growl.
Zander my Bullmastiff, he is till a puppy at one year old and I love the way he is a brat to the other dogs. He will come up and nudge them to play. I love his big head which takes 2 hands to pet.I love the way he licks his Daddys eyeballs when he is on the couch trying to take a nap.
Grizelda my pointer cross, I love the old girl as she is 15 years old and has been with me through some major changes in my life. I love the way she still has her dignity in her frail old body. and I love the way she still jumps around like a puppy at dinnertime.
Marksman and Echo my red Siberian Huskies. They are a package deal that came with my husband, I love the way they are a team and will always cuddle with each other. I love the way they howl and sing when I come home. And I love the way they hunt for mice in the backyard,turning over the dog houses and running back and forth without barking.
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Dear Ratdog owner,
I read in a dailymail article by a vet that he felt that while all dogs were individuals, one dog could be replaced by another. That was a little reassuring as he wrote from deep experience. I was feeling concerned about how we would cope when our two beautiful dogs became old and died..
Lovely to read about ratdog and cordy..
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Dear owner of Sierra, It is reassuring to be on a site like this because one sometimes feels blacked out from the normal world as there isn't as much space for one's dog that one would wish for..
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What a perfect topic on Mother's Day ... Happy Mother's Day to all ... especially 'mothers to furbabies'!!!
I loved Ranger because ... he was our first true dog (as a married family). I loved that he was crosseyes and had a pink stripe right up the center of his nose ... I loved that he would fetch a ball only three times and then go lay down in a shady spot with his 'prize', I love how he would patrol the house to make sure all was well during the night, I love that we had the sweetest last moments when he went on to chase bunnies in heaven!
I loved Soldier because he would take off on an adventure, come back home with spit all over his face and 'take his punishment for running off, knowing it was all worth it for the adventure! I love that when I caught him on the couch and would tell him to get down, he's 'sear' (he sounded exactly like Yosemite Sam in the Bugs Bunny commercials), I loved that when he was a puppy and the vet looked at his tongue and said, "He has chow in him", my response was, "Yes I know, I just fed him" (thinking she meant he had Puppy Chow in his mouth, DUH!) And I love that he would not die in front of my son, when he came home from school and waited until my husband and I both got home from work!!!
I love Fable because she was the first 'girlie girl' dog I'd ever met, she looks as if she needs a pink bow and a diamond tiara at all times! I love that she's so afraid of thunder storms that she'll crawl in bed with us even though she knows she's not allowed to (yes, we make exceptions!), I love that she mother's everything we bring into the house!!! I love that it took her eight long years to finally open her mouth when we tossed her a ball (she used to jump for frisbees, but didn't know she was supposed to open her mouth and catch them!) I love that she has the meanest bark in the whole wide world and uses it fiercly while hiding safely behind my leg!
I love Minerva because she has taught me that little dogs are not all bad! I love that she used to fall asleep on me with her tiny butt resting in my hand, I love that she doesn't tolerate the little outfits that you can buy at Petco!!! I love that she is a fierce protector, even if the only threat is a moth! I love that she rules the house, even though she's only 9 pounds! And I love that she bathes herself like a cross between a cat and a bunny!
And Ozzy ...I love how one large ball of fluff can turn us all into total mush ... I love that he has the worlds largest tongue and is never afraid to use it. I love that the other dogs can steal all his toys and he could care less, I love the dark goth circles around his eyes and the white spot on top of his head ... I love the fact that I fell in love with him from an internet photo and fell ten times more in love with him the moment I met him! I love that he is totally uncapable of sneaking up on anything because he makes a "Ka-thump, Ka-thump" noise when he's running through the house, and I love the fact that I have no idea how big he'll get, but it'll never be as big as the love he has put in my heart!!!
WOW ... I love BPO for giving us a forum to gush about our animals, even if most people have stopped reading by now!!!
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Such a great topic!!!
Sioux:
I love her hugs, even if sometimes they aren't asked for. How she tries to play with the cats the same as Smoke, not realizing they are 10x smaller then them. The way she has to suck up and HAS TO give you hugs and kisses after she gets in trouble. The way she sneaks into our bed in the middle of the night so she can wake me up when the alarm goes off. As wierd as it sounds, they way she tries to protect me even though shes terrified of everything and hiding behind me. The way she is incredibly intelligent and learns everything so quick, even if she wont do it in front of strangers. That as soon as she gets done eating she has to get into my face and burp just to let me know shes done. That if I even get up she has to follow me and if I head towards the bathroom she's in there sitting down before I even make it in there.
Smoke:
I love the way the Sioux can sit on top of him and he is completely oblivious to her. The way when you tell him no he groans. The way he still tries to fit on one couch cushion, although he hasn't been able to for a couple of months. The way he licks any and everything when he gets happy. The way he throws his toys up in the air just so he can go chase them when they land. The way that he always wants to cuddle. The way he doesnt realize he's growing and isn't little anymore. The way he jumps around and prances like a deer after we get home, even if sometimes I get knocked into a wall. The way he collects water in his jowls so that he can come give you a kiss and get it all over your face. The way he'll do anything if he thinks it'll make us happy.
I love them most of all because they can always make me laugh. They are the enjoyment of my everyday. I love that they are so completely different yet love each other and us unconditionall y. And I love them because they are ours, that even with their quirks and messes and Sioux fear I couldn't ever imagaine my life without them.
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Yes - I agree - What a great post on Mother's Day!
My Fur-Babies
Maulgrim - our oldest (at just about 2 years)
I love my ADHD Anorexic almost sled dog. His energy is boundless as is his undconditional love for us. I love how he thinks he is a lap dog. My 9 year old loves that he is sweet and loveable and HERS! I love how he sings from his kennel (crate) when he hears us pull in the driveway. But my favorite thing about Maulgrim is how he curls up next to my 9 year old if she cries or he senses she is sad. He lays his head upon her as if to say - Its ok - I love you anyway. I really love him for that.
Vander - My 13 month old Vander Puppy!
I love how my Vander Puppy hears the referigertor door open and runs into the kitchen, sits down and waits for something, anyhting... with pleading eyes. I love how he curls up next to the couch at night with his favorite bone and looks up at me as if to say - this isn't so bad now, is it. I love how he sits by the front window and watches the world go by. I love how when I put my shoes on by the front door he knows we are going for a walk and he can't wait to get his gear on. I love how when we say we are going for a car ride he heads straight for his crate becuase he is such a homebody. I love how this 132 pound ball of fur lays on the floor next to us and rolls on his back with his feet in the air waiting for us to scratch his belly or how he puts his backside in your face and lets you rub his back and then arches like a HUGE kitty cat. But most of all I love him because he sang to me when he was a puppy and asked me to take him home..... and I did.
Jadis - Queen of Narnia - and princess of the house - Vander's sister from the same litter.
Oh... How I love her woooo-wooo-woooing every morning and every evening. I love her spunk and her energy. We all love her silliness - especially when chasing a laser light around the house. I love how when I see her after work she gives me a 21 bark salute followed by this wrapping around me legs that goes on forever. I love how she jumps up on my lap and thinks she is a terier instead of a malamute. I love how she ALWAYS wants to be with the girls in the house, even if they are painting their nails.
Oh Yesssss.. My Jessi Bear - My 9 year old beautiful daughter - I love my Jessi bear because she loves me, for all my faults and for all my mistakes. Unconditionall y. I love how when she smiles she lights up the room. I love that she is uniques and beautiful and just down right wonderful.. I love her for skiing with her old mom and for sharing the puppies with me. I love her excitement about learning and about life. I love how when she sleeps she smiles and giggles. I love her sensitivity and creativeness. She is the light of my life. She is my Jessi Bear! Love you baby!
We hope everyone at BPO has a great Mother's Day 2008
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It is kinda strange because Bryce is a English Mastiff and he does the same things you newfie does! UMM i wonder the one tha really gets me is the computer one Bryce does it so well! Marina
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Fiona and Jordy (neos) open their mouths and wait for you to drop the treat in. When it hits the tongue, they close their mouths. It cracks me up. They remind me of the Orca's at Seaworld. Either they open and I drop or they stick out their tongues out and I put the treat on their tongue. I just love giving them treats.
There is no such thing as a hug with any other size than a big dog.
I look at my dogs who try their best to be as small as they can, to play as soft as they can, and be as dainty as they can and when Im rolling around with them, I know that they have the capability to be fierce and protective should they need to be BUT choose not to.
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Ooooo Im going to limit myself to ten each or I would go on all day .lol
I Loved Savannah because…….1. She was never loved before. 2. She was the worlds best cuddler 3.She had an amazing happy dance. Four giant paws off the floor, jump and twist. 4. On one of her many hospital stays, I told the staff how easy she must be to take care of because she NEVER cries and hardly barks. To which they responded with a chuckle “she barks from the time you leave till the time you come back, nonstop.“ (And by the way, her bark, when she used it, was magnificent.) 5.She was taught by people to be mean, but taught people how to love. 6. She was so proud and stubborn. 7. She gave me the push to finally buy my own home. 8. She played, she bonded, she loved. When many said she would never. 9. Once she pulled me down face first in the street on some snow, she never pulled again. ( after she was done, I swear, laughing at me) 10. She found and softened a place inside me that had unknowingly become hardened and reopened my world.
I love Brooklily because……..1. On any given day she can make me laugh and smile like no one or nothing else. 2 .She knowingly tests my patience, and then looks at me all bratty like “I can and I did.” Then gives me the “Ok, Humph, I’m sorry.” 3. She does not remember that life didn’t start off great for her, and is soooooo happy to greet each day. 4. She seems impervious to pain, and thinks continuing on with her playing is much more important. 5. She is warm and squishy. 6. With all her craziness and silliness, I have seen her switch to protection mode and she is strong, daunting and damn serious. 7. She has a face full of different expressions. 8. She knows when to play rough with the big boys, and soft with my 90 year old nana. 9. She is always shoving her nose deeply into things, like couches or dirt holes, and immediately after, commencing to running in crazy circles. 10. She keeps the aforementioned ” hard but now softened place”,…….. soft.
Suzanne
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ooooooooooo fun
Chewie - ( dont talk about him or his bro much.. but i rarely get to see my guys :()
his gorgeous red coat, how it just glistens in the sun
his deep loving eyes
his tiny short stubby legs, and huge bulky body hes my goofy looking boy..
how he thinks that if he jumps a few inches he can catch those birds way up in the sky
bruiser -
hes the most gentle dog ive ever seen, he lovesto cuddle and give kisses.. you have to make the goob jump on you..
how he never fully lost his puppy coat even though hes nearly 9.. some spots he still has that real soft coat, the rest is long thick and coarse..
how he thinks hes a wolf and just howls at the most random moments
angel.. this is my girl.. i'll try not to go overboard with her
she sleeps with ANYTHING she can pull into her house.. sticks, her food bowl, toys , ive even found some leafs in her house hah
how she uses her favorite stuffed toy as a pillow
her pretty eyes, they always have this sparkle to them
her big smile
how much she adores rose, always shows her belly them jumps up and covers her in kisses, or comes running if she hears rose scream playing to make sure shes ok
the way she dances when she sees me coming to her
how much she LOVES other dogs
how gentle she is even with people she doesnt know, shes never met a stranger despite her past abuse
she always knows when ive had a bad day and i'll sit on her house with her and she gets up there by me and lays her head on me licking me in my face then just looks at me like she's saying "it'll be ok mom i'm here"
when dotty died, she was right there with me nuzzling my hand
even though my girl is gone i feel the need to list things about dotty..
where to begin with her, god.. 11 1/2 yearswith her i found many many many things i loved about the old girl
she was the GASSIEST dog you'd EVER meet.. you always knew when she did too, she'd look back then take off running.. disgusting as it was, i miss those moments.. just that look of surprise like "omg, did that come out of me?!? bye guys!!"
how much she loved cheetos, haha.. she would steal them from you.. you couldnt leave them unattended.. she'd counter surf for those babies!she always knew she had been bad too, you'd come in and she'd get this "UH OH" look and you could see orange all around her white mouth and the bag on the floor.
you could make her eat anything if you just called for a cat.
if she was excited she would bend her body in a U shape and make this groaning sound. we could make her do it by singing a song we made up for her it went likr "dot.. dot.. dotty dotty dot dot.. dotty dotty dot dot. dot dot" and she would come running if you sand that and start prancing in a circle doing her U shape..
if she had to go outside she wouldnt walk to the door, but she'd run in the funniest way.. she would make her front legs stiff and put them straight out in front of her running, then she would run and leap off the porch into the yard
she tried to sneak off a lot, she would crouch down and try to slowly walk off
ok i am making my poor old girl sound like trouble right? haha ok good things i loved about her..
she'd give you hugs, she would put a paw on one shoulder and her head on your other and just groan.. tail wagging..
she could always get a treat from us, she'd perk her ears and get those puppy eyes going and head to a side, or lift up a paw and put it on you licking her lips.. how can you say no to that?!
she would always sleep right next to me, never at the foot of my bed. and she would work until she was under the covers and had a pillow.
if she was trying to go to sleep and people were talking in the room she would start groaning,and not stop until people quit talking.
sure my old girl was a trouble maker but i loved her even more for all that rolled into a little 50lb spotted girl :) i miss ya snotster!!
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I love my dog because...
1) She's a female
Let's face it: I wouldn't make it a day on BPO if I didn't enjoy the company of women, and my dog is the prototypical female: She's completely enamored by shiny things, her eyes are a reflection of her thoughts, she gives me hugs and kisses (especially when she wants something in return), she hogs the pillows, she cries when I don't give her enough of my time and attention, she alerts me when there's a spider nearby and waits for me to kill it, she empties my wallet on a regular basis, and she has me completely wrapped around her little finger. Now you know why I don't have a girlfriend. :P
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2) She has great communication skills
She kindly lets me know whenever she has to use the bathroom or (frantically) if she's about to be sick. When I smile, she wags her tail. When I frown, she drops her ears. When I raise my eyebrows, she knows that I mean business. She has certain barks for certain occasions and, when she's in a playful mood, we'll take turns mimicking the funny noises made by the other one.
3) She keeps my blood pressure down
Whenever I curse or have an upset tone within earshot of her, she immediately charges into the room and plants her chin on my stomach, slowly wagging her tail and looking straight up at me with the sweetest expression in her eyes. She absolutely will not budge until I bend down, wrap my arms around her and say "it's okay". And, believe me - I've tested it - she stays in that position as long as it takes for me to calm down (which is usually only a few seconds, at which point I can't hold back the laughter), then she returns to whatever she was doing before my outburst.
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4) She trusts me
She's never once fidgeted when I wipe away her oft-occurring eye boogers. If she's reluctant to do something harmless (i.e. obeying the vet, walking through a shallow puddle, or eating a grape that I dropped on the floor), she'll do it once I tell her it's okay.
5) It's a mutual feeling
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Oh my gosh. I love this thread. Soooo cute. :)
I'll have to write why I love Miles a little later though. I need to collect my thoughts as he just chewed up one of my favorite flip flops :P :D
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I'll have to write why I love Miles a little later though. I need to collect my thoughts as he just chewed up one of my favorite flip flops :P :D
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HA!!!!! Too funny!!!
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I love my dogs because they can do this...this... and this. Then look at you as if to say "Thanks for the cool chew toy!"
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I love our goofie newfie lula because...
[p] No matter how tall us, or any of our visitors are, she still thinks she can walk under the legs and get back scratches.
... because she can swing a tire on a rope faster than a grown male.
... because she uses her paws to trip us if we are done playing in the yard and she is not ;).
... because she offers the unconditional love and trust that no other individual on the planet can demand, and receive.
... because she tried to lay on patrick's mothers feet, and offer, love, even though she doesn't know her arthritis pains her to allow it. And I love patrick's mother for allowing lula's foot sitting love to triumphent her arthitic pain :).
... because she hops in bed with us at night while reading and paws our books or licks our hands untill we put our books down and give her the attention she deserves.
... because she plays with our nephews with such gentle care, love, and concern. She had made one a former dog fearer into, as he calls her, 'his favorite best friend'! Only a newfoundland can create such transformation in a human!
.... because she is the greatest dog on the planet (in our eyes, i am sure yours are the same)! We are about to move to a farm setting and are planning on bringing (at least) one more goofie newfie to our family!
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Because they are my best friends and love me unconditionall y! :)
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love me unconditionall y! :)
Are you sure? :D ;)
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you my fellow lover of newfs, have just described Kahlua-Bear 100%. I wonder if they're related.... :)
Sierra sounds like an absolute gem
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Thank you!!
SHE IS!!!
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There are so many reasons I love Harley but the best one is I can be having the worlds crappiest day and when I come home, one look at her happy smiling face and she makes it all go away. :)
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I Love my dogs…Because no matter how long or how short I am away from home they will still received me like they haven’t seen in me in years…Because no matter how old or young, they still think they can be in my lap…Because a simple smile will fulfill their happiness…Because no matter how sad or happy you are, they will still be happy as long as they are with you…Because they are my kids partners in crime when my kids don’t want to eat anymore, they know for sure they can hide their left over in their big stomachs…Because they are so proud of their family they want to let every other dogs know who’s their owners and that they will defend them to the end…Because they always make sure to tell my wife she looks gorgeous even when I am not around…Because they protect my kids like one of their own…Because no matter how annoying my kids get they are always available to be their horse, there dragon, there monster, there King Kong, there whale, their heroes or whatever my kids imagination can come up with…And I love my Dogs because simply they are part of our family…V/R Iran
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She makes me laugh all the time. She is so happy to see me and just be with me. When I look into her eyes I just know she knows what I'm feeling. She is my very best friend. :)