My dog has had a fainting spell

😁 Letting go... YES, I totally get where your parents are coming from. My daughter is 12, and I don't even want to imagine the moment she leaves home...

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As for Vava, the best thing would be not to go too far away or to the other side of the world ;-)

I once had to leave our daughter and our Volka with my parents (because of my husband's job, which was very far away). It was nearly a month without them (without my girls). I missed a Christmas with them (that Christmas, even though I was with my husband, was a bit of a sad one).

Give your little 'Bulldozer' some cuddles; I'm sure she'd be happy with Oxane

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@ Wiegehts35

Hi there

Thanks for the lovely comments about my girl, it’s really nice of you to say 👌

See you later

@Doudou229, your Sarplaninac was beautiful.... What a gaze!

Sorry for the double post, but that second photo, her portrait is stunning...

Oh gosh, I’ve just stumbled across your post... I was a bit worried about reading the rest, but I’m so glad things have worked out for your Odin! 🙂

Those "seizures" are really strange though; I’ve only ever seen an epileptic fit once and it was terrifying. But him going completely limp must be just as distressing.

Give the big lad a fuss from me. And you’re right, vet bills certainly add up quickly, but what wouldn’t we do to ensure our dogs’ well-being?

On another note, DDBs are quite rare, but I knew two of them at a dog training club. One was owned by a tiny little lady who must have weighed less than her dog and was nearly sixty. She had him obeying both hand signals and voice commands; he was a very attentive dog, even if that typical "lazy" Dogue side came out whenever they had to be a bit more active on the field. Once, the trainer had us all lined up and wanted us to keep our dogs at heel while he tried to distract them. Ice (the DDB) was a peaceful, neutral, and really calm dog. But when the guy tried to lean over about six feet away and started calling him, Ice turned into a total monster 😁. I think he saw that posture and approach as a threat to both himself and his "mum". The best part of the story was how that huge mass of muscle returned to being calm and stable. One word from his owner, and two seconds later he was back to being a big, dopey, half-asleep lad. That dog really stuck with me, as much for his beauty as his temperament... You’re so lucky to have such a gem by your side! ✌

Hey there!

"But out in the street there are people who cross to the other side of the pavement... He must be quite imposing all the same. Even though my big boy isn't aggressive and is even on a lead :(

It's rather unfair on him because a few months ago everyone wanted to fuss over the cute little puppy... But there are still some people who come up to give him a cuddle and I encourage them! It's becoming rare though, yet he's got such a friendly face, my big lad."

When you have big or large dogs, it's often like that, and more and more so, because large dogs are becoming an increasingly rare sight. People aren't used to coming across them anymore.

Growing up, Great Danes, St Bernards, Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, Irish Wolfhounds, straight-backed and very stocky German Shepherds... they were far more common in family homes.

In the city, Oxane, a small Labrador, "passes" for a large dog.

Crossing to the other side of the pavement — I remember that well with my Fidji, a Yugoslav Shepherd. At the market, she used to guard the shopping basket (peacefully, sitting in front of the bakery) and people would walk around her... ^^

And the joy she felt when someone stroked her in passing (she was a well-known face). As a puppy, people would fuss over her, give her kisses in the street — but afterwards... not so much. She only weighed around 115 to 120 lbs, a proper solid build...

As for my Charpla, her wolf-like colouring made people a little nervous... and her gaze even more so.

Photo with my Labrador Volka — Fidji was 15 years old and Volka was fully grown.

Mel 1, as for her vet, he sounds brilliant — because finding a vet who actually takes the time...

it's getting harder and harder.

We were actually talking about how fragile puppies are at the vet's with Oxane when she had her allergic reaction...

The dermatologist said: "More and more puppies and dogs are being affected... environments, diet, antiparasitic treatments, the composition of toys...

household products..."

His appointment book was absolutely packed.

Just when one problem is sorted, something else pops up. And yet I do what I think is best.

It's really not fair #calimero ;)

= That's LIFE ;-)) with all its twists and turns... you've always got to make the most of it as much as possible...

Have a lovely morning, and lots of cuddles to Odin!

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