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by **kmastf@comcast.net** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:53 pm

I've finally got up to speed and found a way to post introduction. Showed English Mastiffs for a couple of decades but, with age creeping up decided to downsize. Local Humane society said this one was part Mastiff - very sick - and needed TLC. New to us -

She now has body & head like a Boxer but, is stronger, quicker, and smarter than Boxers I've owned and showed - Terrier personality - plays well with bigger dogs but is rough on smaller ones - and, is the sweetest dog I've ever known - even those gentle giant Mastiffs. Took ND place in 8 dog obedience class at a little over 2 months - 4 months younger than any other in class - mostly because she was more interested in entertaining the group - Now athletic - catching tennis balls mid air -

Holds a "SIT-STAY" until released -

And - is just totally adorable -

My question is - "Is she part (or all) Pit Bull in the opinion of the experts here? (In addition to showing Mastiffs in past, I'm a retired General & thoracic Surgeon and wife Bonnie a retired surgical nurse).

by **AllisonPibbleLvr** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:58 pm

I don't know about her breed but she sounds like she is spectacularly lucky to have found yourself and Bonnie.

Welcome to all of you!

by **kmastf@comcast.net** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:03 pm

Note - she took 2nd place in obedience class - was more interested in being a clown - entertainer - gets at least some obedience training daily and loves the attention it gives her.

by **Madeleinemom** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:04 pm

Welcome, and I agree that she is a most lucky dog to have found you (and I have NO clue what her breed mix might be)

by **kmastf@comcast.net** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:14 pm

AllisonPibbleLvr wrote:I don't know about her breed but she sounds like she is spectacularly lucky to have found yourself and Bonnie.

Welcome to all of you!

Thanks - I'm a retired surgoen and Bonnie a retired surgical nurse - too bad we caan't get any info about her background - she was aan anonymous drop-off in middle of the night - what people do that don't want to be questioned ususally. I think she may have been mistreated - probably because previous owners found themselves in over their heads - our advantage is our long past in dog obedience - we have more obedience titles on our Mastiffs than conformation titles - and enjoyed the obedience rings more. Handlers and dogs more sincere with less petty stuff and more cheering the competition on.

by **jamielvsaustin** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:24 pm

Her snout and bottom lip look sort of Boxerish to me, but her body seems larger than a boxer...and the rest of her head is kind of rottweiler shaped.

I'm not familiar with Mastiffs but the entertaining in class sounds like a boxer (and could be pit bull as well).

Do you have concerns if she PB? Or are you just curious?

I agree that she's absolutely lucky to have found you guys, thanks for taking her in!

by **kmastf@comcast.net** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:32 pm

I note I forgot to give a "handle" - either OJ or Doc - which tag I picked up as a Battalion Surgeon for a Marine unit in Korean War - I had served in WW II before med school - and convinced them I knew guns and GI life too (as most know - Marines have their own lawyers but get their surgeons and corpsmen from the Navy) - calling me by first name didn't seem right to them but, I felt good they wanted a more familiar name - so Doc did it.

I have no concerns about possible Pit Bull blood in her - a neighbor has a couple of the sweetest Pit Bulls - and I fully support ADOA in their fight against "Breed Specific" legislation - and prejudice. I came her for consultation with Pit Bull experts - if it's even possible to identify her background - but, she will be loved here regardless of breed - just for herself - and she is irresistible

by **Madeleinemom** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:41 pm

Thank you for your service to our nation, Doc!

And the pictures of the 'lap dog' are adorable

by **AllisonPibbleLvr** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:44 pm

Doc, you need to come up to Ontario and whip our pitbull-hating politicians into shape!

Thank you for loving our breed

by **kmastf@comcast.net** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:29 am

Madeleinemom wrote:Thank you for your service to our nation, Doc!

And the pictures of the 'lap dog' are adorable

Sorry - but I can't resist this - Bonnie - our sneaky nurse wife/mistress did catch us after we played ball (we pay for a membership in a private dog park - local kennel - (and give her some 6 - 8 hours in day care every two weeks for the socialization she gets playing with other dogs - and we know they are all approved personalities and vaccinated) - taking a little nap together -

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by AllisonPibbleLvr » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:44 pm

Doc, you need to come up to Ontario and whip our pitbull-hating politicians into shape!

Thank you for loving our breed

Be glad to help - we've got our hands full fighting breed specific legislation down here also - The Peoples Republic of Denver have outlawed ownership of Pit Bulls and you can count on the press to blame every dog misbehavior - bites in particular - on "Pit Bulls". Dunno if you are acquainted with ADOA (American Dog Owners Association) - an organization actively fighting breed specific (Pit Bull blaming) legislation - worth joining.

Have great memories of Ontario - took my internship and surgical training across the river - county Hospital for Detroit - one of my colleagues still practices part time in Sarnia.

by **kmastf@comcast.net** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:31 am

Madeleinemom wrote:Thank you for your service to our nation, Doc!

And the pictures of the 'lap dog' are adorable

Sorry - but I can't resist this - Bonnie - our sneaky nurse wife/mistress did catch us after we played ball (we pay for a membership in a private dog park - local kennel - (and give her some 6 - 8 hours in day care every two weeks for the socialization she gets playing with other dogs - and we know they are all approved personalities and vaccinated) - taking a little nap together -

Re: New Member -

by AllisonPibbleLvr » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:44 pm

Doc, you need to come up to Ontario and whip our pitbull-hating politicians into shape!

Thank you for loving our breed

Be glad to help - we've got our hands full fighting breed specific legislation down here also - The Peoples Republic of Denver have outlawed ownership of Pit Bulls and you can count on the press to blame every dog misbehavior - bites in particular - on "Pit Bulls". Dunno if you are acquainted with ADOA (American Dog Owners Association) - an organization actively fighting breed specific (Pit Bull blaming) legislation - worth joining.

Have great memories of Ontario - took my internship and surgical training across the river - county Hospital for Detroit - one of my colleagues still practices part time in Sarnia.

by **kmastf@comcast.net** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:35 am

OOPS - Accidental duplicate - guess not wide awake yet -

by **Curly_07** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:41 am

It happens...

I'd also like to say welcome! Glad to have you here. From one veteran to another, thank you for your service! Hope you enjoy it here.

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