When he was 8 weeks old and you named him Thunder, did you not have an idea about his size? I mean, he ate the back seat of the car. That should been a hint. Let’s hope you don’t have to visit the " Little Boys Room" for the next 11 hours or so.
Sometimes big dogs are the sweetest ones, who want most to be lap dogs.
I have a theory about that.
While I happen to have a soft spot for certain kinds of bratty little dogs… schipperkes, terriers, Jack Russells and such… I know their behavior wouldn’t be tolerated in a Great Dane.
I think large dogs, long ago, HAD to be bred for gentleness, or learn it, because no one would feed and house them if they acted like Chihuahuas…
And Chihuahuas can get away with murder because you can pick one up and hold it over your head when it won’t listen.
Yes, there are large attack dogs and fighting dogs… but that trait, unfortunately, has been bred back into them by humans who want to exploit those characteristics.
I had an Alaskan Malamute, Nikko, that was the size of a big wolf! When I walked him people would ask if he was a wolf……LOL He loved to sit on my lap …
I’ve seen cats do this but they are 10 times smaller. Never buy a dog who will grow so big that obedience is optional. Make no mistake, properly trained big dogs can be magnificent but I have only seen two or three in my lifetime.
seanfear over 1 year ago
mhm, i can see that
oldpine52 over 1 year ago
That, Leo, is why you don’t let a mastiff cross pup get used to being a lap dog.
Farside99 over 1 year ago
But Daddy, I want some attention!!!
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 1 year ago
When he was 8 weeks old and you named him Thunder, did you not have an idea about his size? I mean, he ate the back seat of the car. That should been a hint. Let’s hope you don’t have to visit the " Little Boys Room" for the next 11 hours or so.
Doug K over 1 year ago
Thunder: “That’s why I’m here. I’m here for you – just for you.”
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 1 year ago
Thunder is comfortable, why aren’t you?
morningglory73 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I used to own big dogs. Mastiffs. They were great dogs, good buddies.
P51Strega over 1 year ago
To paraphrase Santa “Off Donder Off, ’listen”.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 1 year ago
True! All dogs want to be lap dogs!
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sometimes big dogs are the sweetest ones, who want most to be lap dogs.
I have a theory about that.
While I happen to have a soft spot for certain kinds of bratty little dogs… schipperkes, terriers, Jack Russells and such… I know their behavior wouldn’t be tolerated in a Great Dane.
I think large dogs, long ago, HAD to be bred for gentleness, or learn it, because no one would feed and house them if they acted like Chihuahuas…
And Chihuahuas can get away with murder because you can pick one up and hold it over your head when it won’t listen.
Yes, there are large attack dogs and fighting dogs… but that trait, unfortunately, has been bred back into them by humans who want to exploit those characteristics.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
I had an Alaskan Malamute, Nikko, that was the size of a big wolf! When I walked him people would ask if he was a wolf……LOL He loved to sit on my lap …
ChessPirate over 1 year ago
“Well, I don’t care. I’m watching Georgia play!”
Frank Burns Eats Worms over 1 year ago
Thunder only happens when he’s reading.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 1 year ago
Good morning Balladeers, (((((Plods))))) and Miss Susan.
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
I’ve seen cats do this but they are 10 times smaller. Never buy a dog who will grow so big that obedience is optional. Make no mistake, properly trained big dogs can be magnificent but I have only seen two or three in my lifetime.
Teto85 Premium Member over 1 year ago
One of our NewfieLabs is named Donner.
BigBoy over 1 year ago
Thunder and Dunder a Ballard Street tale
ArcticFox Premium Member over 1 year ago
Thunder learns that humans are unreliable!!!
Bilan over 1 year ago
Lap dog? That’s more like a face, shoulder, chest and lap dog.
Tigressy over 1 year ago
Let’s just hope he doesn’t live up to his name…