Big Birthday present...

**acstoon** · 30th May 08, 10:58 AM

My stepson is going thru a divorce... his dog is a victim of the division.

So, we have agreed to take their purebred English Mastiff:

For those not familiar with the breed, they can grow quite large:

Though very intimidating (200lbs +), Zeus is a very docile, submissive & obedient boy, who was raised around babies & little kids.
Mary & I have a soft-spot for gentle-giant canines.
We pick him up Saturday. Our German Shepherd looks forward to the arrival of his adoptive big-little brother...

(donations to the dog food drive can be made at....)LOL

**Spc. Scott** · 30th May 08, 11:09 AM

That is quite a pup!

I hope that everything works out for the best. For all involved.

**Ozman1944** · 30th May 08, 11:46 AM

Hope he doesn't eat the German Shepherd for lunch, He certainly is a big boy! However, he looks like a big cuddly guy for all that. Hope all goes well for all involved.

**Monkey@Arms** · 30th May 08, 12:59 PM

I love mastiffs. I had a bullmastiff, who was great with the babies. You didn't want to be near him right after he had been drinking water though (drool).

Best regards,

Jake

**ThreadBbdr** · 30th May 08, 01:01 PM

My late husband's dog when we got married was a Black Lab/Mastiff cross. They are a wonderful, gentle breed, but heaven help you if you don't train them well when they are pups. Luckily, Otis was very well trained; he never even pulled on the lead when we went for a walk. We called him the Hound of the Baskervilles - had a voice like the trump of doom. Best dog EVER.

Glad you could give the pup a good home when "mom and dad" split up.

**CactusJack** · 30th May 08, 02:01 PM

That's great Tony, So when do we saddle him up for the pony rides....

**pdcorlis** · 30th May 08, 02:34 PM

Please tell me there is some photoshop talent being exhibited here as well!

**Monkey@Arms** · 30th May 08, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by pdcorlis

Please tell me there is some photoshop talent being exhibited here as well!

The first picture looks about right . . .

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/hercules.asp

Best regards,

Jake

**acstoon** · 31st May 08, 03:24 PM

We got Zeus home, safe & sound.
Although a bit unsure at first, he's made himself at home.
Our German Shepherd & he get along great.
Here's a pix the wife took:

click to enlarge

**kenpobob** · 31st May 08, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by pdcorlis

Please tell me there is some photoshop talent being exhibited here as well!

I'm certain you are correct. Things are just a bit out of scale. I've grown up w/ Great Danes, German Shepherds and my Doberman's best buddy was a mastiff who was a massive chunk of love, play and wet slobber.