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What a cute picture of Ms. Rosie!!  I'm so sorry to hear about the complications with the TPLO>  Ick!!  Poor thing!!!  I've constantly got my eyes on Fumble's right knee, waiting for it any minute to go, just like it's neighbor the left!   

What a cutie though!  We're hire her to rescue us any day!

It's tough to tell how big they will be..  you can look at the parents of Tank and maybe predict.  Fumble is going to be 3 very soon and he's still growing, so it's pretty unpredictable! 

Good luck though!  he looks like he's got some room to grow!

Fumble gets about 2 1/2 cups each meal, twice a day... so that seems right with the food.  Typically you can tell when you  need to adjust.  Either based on weight or activity level. 

We use an elevated feeder.  Our breeder said it helps with digestion.  Plus, being so tall i can't imagine practially having to lay down to eat!  I even make sure that whenever he gets water to give it to him higher up.  Also, to prevent bloat (and i'm sure you know this) try to limit activity an hour prior to and after feeding.  Good luck! 

With the drool! no help there.  i've got drool everywhere, even on the keyboard of stacy's lap top.  They make computer wipes, you could try those! 

Good to see you guys.  Mr. Fumble looks like he's having a great summer.  Are there any beaches on Cape Cod that are dog friendly?    Geez, beaches & dogs go together like ice cream & cake!   

BTW, are Fumble & Bear really related?  If so, how cool is that?

Hey GoldenPyrs,

No fumble and bear aren't related... bear's a little older.  But man they do look alike?  I would LOVE for them to meet someday!  I can only imagine the two goof balls together!  lol!!

Glad to see ya'll back and that Fumble is enjoying his pool so much.  I have to say that I like Fumble's thinking on this kiddie pool thing.  As long as he keeps you at home and away from the beach his rescuing time is much quicker in the kiddie pool than if he had to actually swim at the beach to get to you.  He's mastered job efficiency and job security.   

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHA.... i have to share that with everyone i know!!! 

The shallow water is much easier to just jump in and pull out of.  Only thing is getting over the distraction of the hose filling it up.  if that's on... well just prepare to be in the water for a while!  fumble only has eyes on the hose! 

Thanks for the acceptance everyone!  We've missed all of you! 
I would LVOE to take fumbs to the beach, but i guess the fine for dogs on the beach went up to $200!!!  If i brought him over there and saw a cop, my plan would be to let him go and scream "how did a bear get on Cape Cod!!"... but for 200 bucks i'd rather not test it!  I mean come on, that's staph infection antibiotics right there!  i've got to weigh the options!  lol!   

Clifford to answer your question, last time we were at the vet he weighed in at 176.  With his diet changing lately he lost a little, but he looks like he's back to 175 if not more.  but man he is solid!  I've always kept him right at the brink of correct weight.  Gotta keep him healthy any which way i can. 

I don't have any more pictures of him recently, but i'll be sure to keep taking some to post!  he's still as funny as ever... mr personality!  Oh and with all the tourists and people renting houses... our usual 20 minute walk took us almost 2 hours the other night!!  That's why i call him Mr. Cape Cod!!  lol!

look at those beautiful faces!!!  great pictureS!!

appalled!!!
here is what i posteD!

A. Gorillas are adorable
B. Newfoundlands are adorable
C. YOU ARE NOT ADORABLE!!!

Newfoundlands have to be one of the best and most 'USEFUL' breeds.  What dog do you know that will jump out of a helicopter just for the sheer purpose of saving someone's life (probably even yours if you were in the position).  Yes they drool and they shed, but hey really what dog doesn't.  Oh little dogs you can carry in your purse, but they yip and nip (i've had a couple, and i have loved them dearly so i can say so).  No dog is perfect, but there's no need to poke fun and make judgement against an innocent creature.  You however, are not innocent, you are just plain mean and like i said before not adorable!

Gunner is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!