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Re: Represent your Pet (s)
« Reply #225 on: August 30, 2007, 08:18:28 AM »

He IS!  That looks like it tickles!   :D

It did.  :D  He was so funny last night.  He was jumping all over me and then finally settled down on my lap and started biting his own feet.
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« Reply #226 on: August 30, 2007, 11:34:44 AM »
I will post a pic of him with the cone on his head later today since he was neutered this morning.  First pic is his very first day home, little over 8 weeks i think.  Second and third are him being a fool about 9 months, that summer after I got him.  Last is him around that following thanksgiving.  Not quite a year old yet.  I have like no new pics, god, prolly nothing in the past 6-8 months.  I'll take some

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« Reply #227 on: August 30, 2007, 11:55:50 AM »
I will post a pic of him with the cone on his head later today since he was neutered this morning.  First pic is his very first day home, little over 8 weeks i think.  Second and third are him being a fool about 9 months, that summer after I got him.  Last is him around that following thanksgiving.  Not quite a year old yet.  I have like no new pics, god, prolly nothing in the past 6-8 months.  I'll take some

Good looking dog.

This picture was around thanksgiving.....he was around 8 mo here.

I need to get more pictures of him as he's really grown alot & is still adding alot of muscle/weight.

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Re: Represent your Pet (s)
« Reply #228 on: August 30, 2007, 01:16:28 PM »
He looks awesome.  Plato is on the small side for a male.  He hovers around 100-105, but hes not lanky at all or anything.  Great muscle tone, tapered waist, meaty hind legs and his chest is very robust...hes just short.  He was the 9th dog taken from a little of 11.  Father was 120, Mother was just at the cut off for the bitch standard.

Your dog(what is his name?) looks beastly

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« Reply #229 on: August 30, 2007, 01:48:46 PM »
'Diego' (my g/f & I's dog) is pretty tall & big for a Rottie.  We get approached all the time when we take him for walks.  Most common thing we hear is "Now he looks like a Rottie is supposed to look like".  Alot of people just can't get over how big he is. 
Personally...to me when I look at him...I see a 20-30# puppy.  His father is ranked nationally (very high) for the breed.  When we brought him to a show (as spectators) to watch his father, we had litterly tons of people that wanted to see him.  At that time he just turned 13 months & although he wasn't mature yet, was thicker than most of the males at the show.  I have no idea how much he weighs as i don't have a scale that can handle my bodyweight plus his.  He's my boy so I still pick him up & toss him around like a puppy when we play which he seems to never can get enough of.
He has a great temperament & for the most part....is a gentle,silly, pup.  He's been socialized very good & is extremely approachable by both pets & humans.  Sometimes I wished he was a little more guarded...but as of right now....someone could break in the house & he would lick & greet them.


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« Reply #230 on: August 30, 2007, 02:01:45 PM »
Hehe.  I get compliments all the time too.  Did you ever notice that people always think your dog weighs more than he actually does?  People at the vet will be like how much does he weigh, about 150?  And I look at them with this very awkward stare like, "150, you are joking right?"

People don't really realize a big rottie until they see one.  I thought Plato was big until I started his obedience class and now a dear friend of mine had a puppy 1 month younger, and much bigger.  That puppy is now 28 inches at the shoulder and about 120lbs. His brother, from the same litter, is 130lbs and shorter.  His head is gigantic.  If you've seen photos of Wotan or the Jeneck's breeders dogs, thats what he looks like.  Absolute god damn monster. 

I couldnt care less about Plato's height/weight though, his personality is 100% Rottweiler.  He was just neutered today so there is a possibility there'll be a slight change with his temperament.  But, the only complaint I have with him is he has been very very dominant since the day we brought him home.  Played dominance games like humping on almost everyone in the family until we nipped that in the bud.  He is the classic case of a social climber.  He will gladly take someone's spot in the house in the social hierarchy if they let him.  He is very standoffish with new people, but once he gets to know you, hes a huge baby.  As far as total strangers coming to the house go, lol, unless I or a family member escorts someone in or he knows them, you won't make it through the door.  I like it though, because he is never "aggressive".  If someone comes to the door he will stand about 20 feet away and just wait and get a vibe from them.  If they walked in and started advancing towards him, he'd most certainly do something...this can be a gift and a curse, but hey, that is what he is supposed to do as long as he behaves when I say it is ok, which he does.

He is sleeping next to me right now I am glancing over every minute to make sure he isn't trying to lick his incision =P

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« Reply #231 on: August 30, 2007, 03:43:57 PM »
Hehe.  I get compliments all the time too.  Did you ever notice that people always think your dog weighs more than he actually does?  People at the vet will be like how much does he weigh, about 150?  And I look at them with this very awkward stare like, "150, you are joking right?"

Well...when he was a 8-9 mo (during that picture) we were stopped on our walk by some other Rottie people & they could not believe he was that big for being so young.  They swear he was 2-3 years old.  He dwarfed their dog...but you could tell he was immature as hell by his behaviour.

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People don't really realize a big rottie until they see one.  I thought Plato was big until I started his obedience class and now a dear friend of mine had a puppy 1 month younger, and much bigger.  That puppy is now 28 inches at the shoulder and about 120lbs. His brother, from the same litter, is 130lbs and shorter.  His head is gigantic.  If you've seen photos of Wotan or the Jeneck's breeders dogs, thats what he looks like.  Absolute god damn monster. 

Sounds like our dog Diego.  My girlfriend will be showing him sometime in the near future.  He may be a little over in height, but I think he'll still be able to show because his father is 27 1/2 inches.  I know he's surpassed 120 pounds a few months ago....but at this point....it's getting hard to guess his weight when i pick him up.  He's just getting heavier & heavier.  He's still holding a tight waist so thats all that matters.  I'm still guessing he should gain about another 10-15 pounds.  His coat is still very loose around his neck, shoulders, & chest. 

I know this is funny...but some guy the other day sweared his parents must of been breed with a mastiff - lol

His father is big....put the rest of the pups from the litter didn't get 'that' big.  I guess he's his dad's boy.

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I couldn't care less about Plato's height/weight though, his personality is 100% Rottweiler.  He was just neutered today so there is a possibility there'll be a slight change with his temperament.  But, the only complaint I have with him is he has been very very dominant since the day we brought him home.  Played dominance games like humping on almost everyone in the family until we nipped that in the bud.  He is the classic case of a social climber.  He will gladly take someone's spot in the house in the social hierarchy if they let him.  He is very standoffish with new people, but once he gets to know you, hes a huge baby.

I'll be honest....if our dog was smaller...it wouldn't matter.  I think it would be easier in some cases.  When he was picked from the litter....he was a bigger puppy...but wasn't the largest.  Somehow he shot up quick & kept going - lol


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  As far as total strangers coming to the house go, lol, unless I or a family member escorts someone in or he knows them, you won't make it through the door.  I like it though, because he is never "aggressive".  If someone comes to the door he will stand about 20 feet away and just wait and get a vibe from them.  If they walked in and started advancing towards him, he'd most certainly do something...this can be a gift and a curse, but hey, that is what he is supposed to do as long as he behaves when I say it is ok, which he does.

He is sleeping next to me right now I am glancing over every minute to make sure he isn't trying to lick his incision =P

Now I wish our dog was a little more protective like that.  We call him "quiet man".  He just sits there...& stares.  He rarely barks unless he's spooked.

What's funny....is when people are walking by & don't see him because he's standing still.  When they jump...they usually say "oh shit thats a big dog"....& then our silly dog starts wiggling & wagging his tail like a moron.  They really don't know what to think...because they're not expectation that kind of response.


Here's a video of when he was a pup with some of his brothers/sisters.  He's the big uncoordinated goof getting out of the pool last.


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Re: Represent your Pet (s)
« Reply #232 on: August 30, 2007, 06:48:34 PM »
If he was bigger I would have pondered Schutzhund.  But, it is very very hard on their joints.  Some dogs are actually diagnosed falsely with hip dysplasia when it is actually stress fractures that are result of the impact while working.  I would have started him as soon as his teeth set around 1 year.

Plato never barks.  Very very very rarely.  Once in a blue moon in my yard or something he'll hear something over the wall(we have an 8 foot wall surrounding our entire yard since we have an in-ground pool), and he will let off the Rottie half bark/half growl that sounds like raspy mumbling.

It is funny cause people consider him a big dog when in reality he isn't.  Actually, he is a big dog, not a big Rottie.

"What's funny....is when people are walking by & don't see him because he's standing still.  When they jump...they usually say "oh shit thats a big dog"....& then our silly dog starts wiggling & wagging his tail like a moron.  They really don't know what to think...because they're not expectation that kind of response."

That is hilarious.  It could be since he is neutered, but neutering doesn't always change the dogs temperament, so it could just be who he is.  Sometimes, it doesn't help at all.  Diego sounds alot like "Dillon" the tall 28'' Rottie I spoke of is an absolute sweetheart.  During class his owner can actually leave him with fellow club members children and he just hangs out.  He greets everyone with such happiness. 

Believe me, while you wish Diego was more like Plato in certain aspects, there are many times when I have wished Plato was a little more laid back and goofy.  It is very rare that you see these famous Rottweilers like Wotan and Nero that can come off a sleeve and have a little kid jump on his back and him be able to totally make the distinction between work and play.  Some dogs just have all around amazing temperaments.  With all this said, I wouldn't trade Plato for anything in the world.

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Re: Represent your Pet (s)
« Reply #233 on: August 30, 2007, 07:08:59 PM »
If he was bigger I would have pondered Schutzhund.  But, it is very very hard on their joints.  Some dogs are actually diagnosed falsely with hip dysplasia when it is actually stress fractures that are result of the impact while working.  I would have started him as soon as his teeth set around 1 year.

Plato never barks.  Very very very rarely.  Once in a blue moon in my yard or something he'll hear something over the wall(we have an 8 foot wall surrounding our entire yard since we have an in-ground pool), and he will let off the Rottie half bark/half growl that sounds like raspy mumbling.

It is funny cause people consider him a big dog when in reality he isn't.  Actually, he is a big dog, not a big Rottie.

"What's funny....is when people are walking by & don't see him because he's standing still.  When they jump...they usually say "oh shit thats a big dog"....& then our silly dog starts wiggling & wagging his tail like a moron.  They really don't know what to think...because they're not expectation that kind of response."

That is hilarious.  It could be since he is neutered, but neutering doesn't always change the dogs temperament, so it could just be who he is.  Sometimes, it doesn't help at all.  Diego sounds alot like "Dillon" the tall 28'' Rottie I spoke of is an absolute sweetheart.  During class his owner can actually leave him with fellow club members children and he just hangs out.  He greets everyone with such happiness. 

Believe me, while you wish Diego was more like Plato in certain aspects, there are many times when I have wished Plato was a little more laid back and goofy.  It is very rare that you see these famous Rottweilers like Wotan and Nero that can come off a sleeve and have a little kid jump on his back and him be able to totally make the distinction between work and play.  Some dogs just have all around amazing temperaments.  With all this said, I wouldn't trade Plato for anything in the world.

Ok...didn't want to say this....but when he does bark (as rare as it is...) he sounds like a bluetick or redbone hound.  It a "Hooooooooowwwwwwwwuuuuuu uuu".

It's pretty pathetic.

Actually....he is NOT neutered.  He had the cone on a couple months ago because of a boo boo on his "boys"

Being an intact male...I''ve never had one this silly & loveable.  When people that see him that are Show people....they say he has an amazing personality.  We wondered why he was like this....but when we saw his dad....his dad was the same way.  He's great around kids.  Just loves to play but is a gentle giant.....although he is a little clumsy.


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Re: Represent your Pet (s)
« Reply #234 on: August 30, 2007, 07:21:39 PM »
I don't know if I did this right.  I made a little video of Rocky and uploaded to youtube.

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« Reply #235 on: August 31, 2007, 04:05:25 AM »
I think the 'altering changes temperament' belief is way over inflated.  Emmett wasn't altered till he was over 2 years of age and no change in his temperament afterwards, none noticed in Tad either.  What it did 'correct', was both their male marking behavior.

Addie gets spayed next Friday, she is around 4 now, so I will be looking to see if anything changes with her, but I doubt there will be.  Maybe she will be less interested in other dogs on our walks, or maybe not.  The top dog in the house has always been Briona who was spayed at around 9 months, so that didn't change her!
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Addie has never attempted to get out and roam while in heat either.  She would bug Emmett a bit, but that is it.  And no male dogs started hanging around either when she has been in heat.   That too is over stated as to giving the appearance that females are trying to get out while in heat and males all over the neighborhood are scaling your fences to get to them.  Most accidental breedings I have heard of take place in the house with another house dog because they weren't kept separate, not from escape or an outsider dog getting in. 

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« Reply #236 on: August 31, 2007, 04:07:17 AM »
I don't know if I did this right.  I made a little video of Rocky and uploaded to youtube.



LOL!!!!!  I thought he was solid colored?  How cute!!!     :D  Maybe knny will make you an avatar from that?   :D


(I'm coming to cut his nails though!!!!) 

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« Reply #237 on: August 31, 2007, 07:28:56 AM »
LOL!!!!!  I thought he was solid colored?  How cute!!!     :D  Maybe knny will make you an avatar from that?   :D


(I'm coming to cut his nails though!!!!) 

I wish you would Flower, I am so scared to do it.  I clipped them a little bit about a week ago and then thought I would do it again this weekend.  He jumps because of the noise, but it scares me to think I could hurt him  :(
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« Reply #238 on: August 31, 2007, 07:29:07 AM »
I think the 'altering changes temperament' belief is way over inflated.  Emmett wasn't altered till he was over 2 years of age and no change in his temperament afterwards, none noticed in Tad either.  What it did 'correct', was both their male marking behavior.

Addie gets spayed next Friday, she is around 4 now, so I will be looking to see if anything changes with her, but I doubt there will be.  Maybe she will be less interested in other dogs on our walks, or maybe not.  The top dog in the house has always been Briona who was spayed at around 9 months, so that didn't change her!
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Addie has never attempted to get out and roam while in heat either.  She would bug Emmett a bit, but that is it.  And no male dogs started hanging around either when she has been in heat.   That too is over stated as to giving the appearance that females are trying to get out while in heat and males all over the neighborhood are scaling your fences to get to them.  Most accidental breedings I have heard of take place in the house with another house dog because they weren't kept separate, not from escape or an outsider dog getting in. 

Altering doesn't always change their temperament.  When it does, it sometimes isn't drastic.  For those it affects, over a 2 month period theres usually a noticeable difference in reduction of marking/same sex aggression/dominance, IF the dog had those traits to begin with.

I've also heard of dogs going into a rebound period after being neutered, and lunging and doing other things they have never done.  But it passes

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« Reply #239 on: August 31, 2007, 07:30:29 AM »
My wittle boo-boo
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« Reply #240 on: August 31, 2007, 07:31:19 AM »
Ok...didn't want to say this....but when he does bark (as rare as it is...) he sounds like a bluetick or redbone hound.  It a "Hooooooooowwwwwwwwuuuuuu uuu".

It's pretty pathetic.

Actually....he is NOT neutered.  He had the cone on a couple months ago because of a boo boo on his "boys"

Being an intact male...I''ve never had one this silly & loveable.  When people that see him that are Show people....they say he has an amazing personality.  We wondered why he was like this....but when we saw his dad....his dad was the same way.  He's great around kids.  Just loves to play but is a gentle giant.....although he is a little clumsy.



Yeah they are usually always so close to temperament of their parents.  Plato's dad was exactly like us when we met him.  Didn't even look at us.  He just didn't care.  He actually saw us, looked away and then went and shit on the grass. 

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« Reply #241 on: August 31, 2007, 08:55:32 AM »
I wish you would Flower, I am so scared to do it.  I clipped them a little bit about a week ago and then thought I would do it again this weekend.  He jumps because of the noise, but it scares me to think I could hurt him  :(

You paint my livingroom, I'll trim the nails!!    ;D

 You hold him, have Mike trim them.   ;)

Tad is much better now, I think he has realized that they are getting clipped with or without his cooperation so he might as well not fight so hard.
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Addie thumps or kicks me, or tries too.  If they don't trim them good while she is out next Friday I will be really pissed! 
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« Reply #242 on: August 31, 2007, 08:57:41 AM »
You paint my livingroom, I'll trim the nails!!    ;D

 
DEAL!   ;D
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« Reply #243 on: August 31, 2007, 08:59:46 AM »
DEAL!   ;D

  That a great deal!!!!  I'm going to get paint swatches and possibly the paint at lunch  ;)

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« Reply #244 on: August 31, 2007, 09:12:56 AM »
  That a great deal!!!!  I'm going to get paint swatches and possibly the paint at lunch  ;)
Kewl, Rocky and I will be over tomorrow!  ;)
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« Reply #245 on: August 31, 2007, 10:51:42 AM »
Kewl, Rocky and I will be over tomorrow!  ;)
I'll bring cookies...make sure you both park where I can smash into your cars :)

I don't know if I did this right.  I made a little video of Rocky and uploaded to youtube.


Thanks for this video..very cute and funny :)
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« Reply #246 on: August 31, 2007, 11:01:43 AM »
I'll bring cookies...make sure you both park where I can smash into your cars :)
Thanks for this video..very cute and funny :)

 If you smash into my car today, I would then have money to pay someone to paint!!   We could all sit around and watch them..... I bet SM would do it!!   :-X

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« Reply #247 on: August 31, 2007, 11:04:47 AM »

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« Reply #248 on: August 31, 2007, 11:10:41 AM »
These plans are all coming together perfectly.



oh and Stella, I took that video with my new cell phone.  I got the new TREO-755.  I just love it!
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« Reply #249 on: September 07, 2007, 10:01:56 AM »
JBGRAY's "Berlin"