The Pets Thread

8. Looks older, acts younger.

We're talking about the dog. Right?

Which breed is he? Wolfhound? It wasn't until the branch picture that I realized how big he is.

Think he's part Irish wolfhound.

Judging by the knees I'm guessing the other half is Bryan Robson.

He'll be alright mate.

Won't be long before he's out carrying trees in his mouth again.

That's a horse of a dog

Hope he gets better soon

My auld fella had a dog that was half great dane, half black lab - big bugger as you can imagine, but gentle too.

8. Looks older, acts younger.

He does look older,fine dog though and he does have a pedigree look about him. Vets have told me that pedigrees are more susceptible to major health problems and different breeds more so than others - mongrels are hardier and have a longer lifespan. Doesn't really apply tho if he's only 8 and in the prime, no offense to your dog but Alex Ferguson is in the same mould - looks older, acts like an idiot.
 He'll soon be teararseing about the place JD and make you wonder what you were worrying about.

Question for other dog owners though - does yours have a mental moment every now and then?

Ours seems to have about two a day - he'll go absolutely crazy, full pelt running, turning, swivelling, jumping on the chairs and onto us and back down again for about half a minute or so?

My old border collie used to have silly moments like that Ross but only ever when out on a walk and peculiarly only in one particular wood we went to.  He'd just suddenly start running in a big circle so fast it was like he was doing doughnuts  

I still miss the old guy and think about him everyday  

Hope your dogs ok JD it's not nice to see them laid up.

Only just seen the news about Max! Gutted for him. Hope he's back to his usual boss self soon mate.

Molby's doing my head in. But he's funny.

Question for other dog owners though - does yours have a mental moment every now and then?

Ours seems to have about two a day - he'll go absolutely crazy, full pelt running, turning, swivelling, jumping on the chairs and onto us and back down again for about half a minute or so?

Every day running up and down the house with anything he can grab in his mouth haha

Slow progress on the cruciate. Leg ballooned up to twice it's size and he's been pretty stationary for the last 48h.

Not as quick a recovery as when they rebuilt his other leg but fingers crossed he is over the worst. 7 days on the couch is starting to affect even me.

He's cut from JD cloth so he is a fighter and hopefully the rest of his days will be filled with demolishing trees.

Our Boris had a scrap tonight with another cat who looked the F***ing spit of her. She kicked it's arse though.

How's Max today, JD?

Well well well. After years of my Mum and Dad not wanting a dog, they visited the dogs home up here in Scotland and seen a dog that they fell in love with, he is a Staff . The SPCA took him away from a home about 2 weeks ago as he was being trained to become a dog fighter, he is only 5 months old . We have had him a week now and he is amazing, he is well trained and actually listens to orders. I have just taken a few photos of him so I could share him with you all.

His name is Buster and he is now in a well loved home with people who will treat him properly.

Him in the house chilling.


In the garden looking at birds.


Buster laying on the couch trying to sleep.

I love him. + for you and your family doing such a good deed.

I love him. + for you and your family doing such a good deed.

Cheers mate, he is such a loveable dog and I get so wound up when people train dogs to fight. He is sitting here with me now watching the footy.

He's got a lovely face Danny, well in to your family for giving him a loving home and taking him away from what would have been a terrible life for him.

Hope Max is on the mend JD.

How's Max today, JD?

Still moving round on the one back leg.

Finished his antibiotics and painkillers - stitches out Friday.  Definitely slower progress than last time. 

As long as he's getting better, that's the main thing mate.

And is right Danny! That's boss what you's have done there. I love staffs too. I think a couple of members on here can vouch for how much of a belter my staff, called Sid, is. He was on top form lastnight.

Time to introduce mine





His name is Shayne. Cutest thing ever!

Nice one Adryan, love his coat.

This is my fella Oscar.  He's 8yrs old and I got him from the border collie rescue centre 3yrs ago after my old fella Zak had to be put to sleep.  Couldn't have got through those dark days without him.

Obviously not camera shy. Proper little poser there

Gorgeous dog though Debs.

Cheers Billy.  He's only posing cos I had his favourite ball behind my head - that's what he's looking, not me.

This is my little mate , his name is Chief (full name - Chunky Chiefy Keggy Guts) . This was taken around 3 years ago , he is 6 years old now .