http://www.i-tails.com/community/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:07:56 -0400 MyBB http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=161 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:21:22 -0400 Meeko's Dad http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=161
I just wanted to say hey. As you can see, I am new here. My wife and I just adopted our new English Mastiff puppy. His name is Meeko. I will put up some pictures when I get them on this computer. Anyway...He will be 16 weeks on Thursday and weighs about 47 pounds. I thought this was big until I checked out the growth charts on this site. He seems to be about 10 pounds less than some of the Mastiffs on the growth charts. I hope he is ok. He looks good though. He has a visible waist and you can barely feel his ribs. I suppose each dog grows at different rates. My vet actually told me that growing slow is his preference. Anyway, I will keep you guys posted with pics and probably ask a lot of questions.

Jason]]>
I just wanted to say hey. As you can see, I am new here. My wife and I just adopted our new English Mastiff puppy. His name is Meeko. I will put up some pictures when I get them on this computer. Anyway...He will be 16 weeks on Thursday and weighs about 47 pounds. I thought this was big until I checked out the growth charts on this site. He seems to be about 10 pounds less than some of the Mastiffs on the growth charts. I hope he is ok. He looks good though. He has a visible waist and you can barely feel his ribs. I suppose each dog grows at different rates. My vet actually told me that growing slow is his preference. Anyway, I will keep you guys posted with pics and probably ask a lot of questions.

Jason]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=160 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:17:48 -0500 Bigmoke http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=160
I feed him Euk giant adult and Euk giant puppy 50/50

I got him at 9 weeks
9 weeks 37lbs
10 weeks 42lbs
11 weeks 49 lbs
12 weeks 55 lbs
13 weeks 58 lbs had a tummy ache for 2 days  didnt eat or drink much at all vet said hes good though

Sire 245lbs
Dame 225lbs pre preg

The breeder has had 3 litters with these dogs and out of 41 pups he said Max was the biggest and best... I do believe biggest anyhow as for best only time will tell.]]>
I feed him Euk giant adult and Euk giant puppy 50/50

I got him at 9 weeks
9 weeks 37lbs
10 weeks 42lbs
11 weeks 49 lbs
12 weeks 55 lbs
13 weeks 58 lbs had a tummy ache for 2 days  didnt eat or drink much at all vet said hes good though

Sire 245lbs
Dame 225lbs pre preg

The breeder has had 3 litters with these dogs and out of 41 pups he said Max was the biggest and best... I do believe biggest anyhow as for best only time will tell.]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=159 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:46:05 -0500 Mastifflover224 http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=159 Any thoughts of what else I can put into this to make a tasty treat for the pups? I'm thinking of scooping it out on parchment paper with an ice cream scooper and freezing it in baby portions...]]> Any thoughts of what else I can put into this to make a tasty treat for the pups? I'm thinking of scooping it out on parchment paper with an ice cream scooper and freezing it in baby portions...]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=158 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:11:32 -0500 Mastifflover224 http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=158 Theophilus at 9 weeks old.
Izzy,Princess Delilah, Bruno, (who is barely awake!) and Theophilus. After a busy morning of potty breaks, eating and a lesson, his reward is some cuddle time with his sisters and brother.]]> Theophilus at 9 weeks old.
Izzy,Princess Delilah, Bruno, (who is barely awake!) and Theophilus. After a busy morning of potty breaks, eating and a lesson, his reward is some cuddle time with his sisters and brother.]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=157 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:38:48 -0500 rachel621984 http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=157

5 weeks 12 lbs
10 weeks 26 lbs
12 weeks 30 lbs
13 weeks 33 lbs]]>

5 weeks 12 lbs
10 weeks 26 lbs
12 weeks 30 lbs
13 weeks 33 lbs]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=156 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:45:45 -0500 Ed Mann http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=156 Small Shtz-mix pup (Male) likes to chew back of ears of companion small B-shon pup (Male) --- How to stop??]]> Small Shtz-mix pup (Male) likes to chew back of ears of companion small B-shon pup (Male) --- How to stop??]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=155 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:45:15 -0500 Mastifflover224 http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=155 My question is- that I was told by several sources that Mastiffs are genetically predispositioned to grow a certain height and weight and it is our jobs to slow them down as get them to grow evenly and proportionally. So, the decision I made to feed my puppy a 2/3 combo of adult Kirkland and 1/3 combo of small bite Evo. I also give a 1/2 scoop of Nupro each day, divided into 4 meals. And Dick Van Patten's food roll, maybe a tbsp or so mixed in his bowl.
So am I crazy food mama? Each of these ingrediants are excellent sources of nutrition. I just need input .]]> My question is- that I was told by several sources that Mastiffs are genetically predispositioned to grow a certain height and weight and it is our jobs to slow them down as get them to grow evenly and proportionally. So, the decision I made to feed my puppy a 2/3 combo of adult Kirkland and 1/3 combo of small bite Evo. I also give a 1/2 scoop of Nupro each day, divided into 4 meals. And Dick Van Patten's food roll, maybe a tbsp or so mixed in his bowl.
So am I crazy food mama? Each of these ingrediants are excellent sources of nutrition. I just need input .]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=154 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:02:52 -0500 R Robinson http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=154 15 weeks: 38.5 pounds
17 weeks: 50 pounds

Weight update:

18 weeks: 53.6 pounds

I'm feeding him Iams Smart Puppy Large Breed.]]> 15 weeks: 38.5 pounds
17 weeks: 50 pounds

Weight update:

18 weeks: 53.6 pounds

I'm feeding him Iams Smart Puppy Large Breed.]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=153 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:17:10 -0500 Mastifflover224 http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=153 D.O.B= 12/29/2009
1/8/2010- 10 day old vet checked
2/9/2010- 11.5 lbs.
Home to Chicago on 2/24
2/26/2010- 18.5 lbs. Vet Checked, looks fantastic, fecal normal
3/1/2010- started with runny poop
3/2/2010- 20.4 lbs. Vet checked, fecal normal, swollen lymph node on right rear leg, right nose green mucus, right eye green mucus. On Clavamox for 10 days now I think this is stress related to the change of environment. Poor baby. Unless anyone else has thoughts?
3/3/2010- ahh, I can exhale. He's doing much better. Mama's homemade chicken and rice with some yogurt got his poop back on track. That and a little fluids last night from the best vet in the world who saw me on 45 minutes notice (and felt bad it was that long!). Thank you God for letting this puppy get well and giving me sleep at night! I am grateful!
3/6/2010 - 22 lbs. eating well, pooping well, still on clavamox, supplementing some plain yogurt to balance his intestinal system
He's not eating a ton- and I'm OK with that because each meal is caloric. So, he's only eating 3 cups of dry food/day, but supplementing that with yogurt and my lamb dinners. He is growing so nicely.
3/10/2010- Vet again- 24.8 lbs. Very nicely growing. Poop solid- so happy- lymph node not swollen anymore. Yeah! Going well.]]> D.O.B= 12/29/2009
1/8/2010- 10 day old vet checked
2/9/2010- 11.5 lbs.
Home to Chicago on 2/24
2/26/2010- 18.5 lbs. Vet Checked, looks fantastic, fecal normal
3/1/2010- started with runny poop
3/2/2010- 20.4 lbs. Vet checked, fecal normal, swollen lymph node on right rear leg, right nose green mucus, right eye green mucus. On Clavamox for 10 days now I think this is stress related to the change of environment. Poor baby. Unless anyone else has thoughts?
3/3/2010- ahh, I can exhale. He's doing much better. Mama's homemade chicken and rice with some yogurt got his poop back on track. That and a little fluids last night from the best vet in the world who saw me on 45 minutes notice (and felt bad it was that long!). Thank you God for letting this puppy get well and giving me sleep at night! I am grateful!
3/6/2010 - 22 lbs. eating well, pooping well, still on clavamox, supplementing some plain yogurt to balance his intestinal system
He's not eating a ton- and I'm OK with that because each meal is caloric. So, he's only eating 3 cups of dry food/day, but supplementing that with yogurt and my lamb dinners. He is growing so nicely.
3/10/2010- Vet again- 24.8 lbs. Very nicely growing. Poop solid- so happy- lymph node not swollen anymore. Yeah! Going well.]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=152 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:57:30 -0500 JkinBlack http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=152





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We adopted Ookla from his breeder when he was 16 weeks old. I know that's a little older than most people usually adopt puppies, but I think he was just waiting for us. We were still recovering from the loss of our beloved Boxer, Max, 10 months prior. So, we weren't sure if we were ready for another dog, yet. But, when we visited the breeder (on a "just browsing" visit), we knew it was meant to be!

We brought Ookla home on 12-23-09, and we're learning a lot about this amazing breed! I'm so happy that I stumbled across your forums. You've been very helpful, so I thought I'd share a little about our little speed bump that we love so much. This photo was taken the day after Christmas - 16 weeks old.

16 weeks 37 lbs
17 weeks 43 lbs
18 weeks 46 lbs
19 weeks 50 lbs
20 weeks 57 lbs
24 weeks 74 lbs
25 weeks 78 lbs

Now, to talk my hubby into getting a 2nd one... ]]>

We adopted Ookla from his breeder when he was 16 weeks old. I know that's a little older than most people usually adopt puppies, but I think he was just waiting for us. We were still recovering from the loss of our beloved Boxer, Max, 10 months prior. So, we weren't sure if we were ready for another dog, yet. But, when we visited the breeder (on a "just browsing" visit), we knew it was meant to be!

We brought Ookla home on 12-23-09, and we're learning a lot about this amazing breed! I'm so happy that I stumbled across your forums. You've been very helpful, so I thought I'd share a little about our little speed bump that we love so much. This photo was taken the day after Christmas - 16 weeks old.

16 weeks 37 lbs
17 weeks 43 lbs
18 weeks 46 lbs
19 weeks 50 lbs
20 weeks 57 lbs
24 weeks 74 lbs
25 weeks 78 lbs

Now, to talk my hubby into getting a 2nd one... ]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=150 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:08:47 -0500 Jmastifbrooks http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=150 http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=149 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:19:48 -0500 R Robinson http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=149
10 weeks: 23 pounds
15 weeks: 38.5 pounds
17 weeks: 50 pounds

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Woodrow at 9 weeks
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Woodrow at 15 weeks]]>
10 weeks: 23 pounds
15 weeks: 38.5 pounds
17 weeks: 50 pounds

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Woodrow at 9 weeks
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Woodrow at 15 weeks]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=148 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:32:39 -0500 Little boy Samson http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=148
I am new to this forum and also new to being a giant breed dog owner. My little guy Samson is now 17 weeks old and he is just adorable. His big feet are always getting in his way. I have already learned a ton of information from this forum. I hope to make lots of good friends. I have posted Samsons Growth info and a few pictures under the growth chart thread. Please go see him and tell me what you think.

Jackie
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I am new to this forum and also new to being a giant breed dog owner. My little guy Samson is now 17 weeks old and he is just adorable. His big feet are always getting in his way. I have already learned a ton of information from this forum. I hope to make lots of good friends. I have posted Samsons Growth info and a few pictures under the growth chart thread. Please go see him and tell me what you think.

Jackie
]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=147 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:21:42 -0500 Little boy Samson http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=147 English Mastiff
DOB 10/10/09
Eagle Holistic Giant breed puppy food

13 weeks - 36 lbs
14 weeks - 39 lbs
15 weeks - 42.5 lbs
16 weeks - 45.5 lbs
17 weeks - 49 lbs

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Samson @ 8 weeks
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Samson @ 12 weeks
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Samson @ 15 weeks
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DOB 10/10/09
Eagle Holistic Giant breed puppy food

13 weeks - 36 lbs
14 weeks - 39 lbs
15 weeks - 42.5 lbs
16 weeks - 45.5 lbs
17 weeks - 49 lbs

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Samson @ 8 weeks
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Samson @ 12 weeks
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Samson @ 15 weeks
[attachment=205]]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=146 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:55:50 -0500 symondneil http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=146 My another puppy is 5 months old and he has started barking at anyone we see when we are walking. He takes two walks a day. Always in the same neighborhood. We constantly have friends over our house, so it isn't like he is not socialized, plenty of interaction. He plays with a friends dog a few times a week. We have been home most of the summer, so he is getting attention. I have two young children. We are starting basic training the end of Sept. He is also starting to bark at anyone walking past my house and that is constantly, as we have a busy neighborhood with local park a few houses away and a well tread bike route.

I don't want to have a yappy dog. (he is a cockapoo) Please advise. I want to stop this behavior because it gets too bad! Thanks!!]]> My another puppy is 5 months old and he has started barking at anyone we see when we are walking. He takes two walks a day. Always in the same neighborhood. We constantly have friends over our house, so it isn't like he is not socialized, plenty of interaction. He plays with a friends dog a few times a week. We have been home most of the summer, so he is getting attention. I have two young children. We are starting basic training the end of Sept. He is also starting to bark at anyone walking past my house and that is constantly, as we have a busy neighborhood with local park a few houses away and a well tread bike route.

I don't want to have a yappy dog. (he is a cockapoo) Please advise. I want to stop this behavior because it gets too bad! Thanks!!]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=145 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:53:37 -0500 symondneil http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=145 I know a friend through a forum, they bought a mixed cocker spaniel puppy, love him and raise him as their own kid. Now the dog just turned one year old, and started to show rage syndrome, attacking the owner for no reason. The bite was quite bad (they showed me the injury picture)...and this is not the first time attack.The young couple was thinking of giving up the dog for adoption.

I personally think it is not easy to find a good home for him, as the adopter has to be very experienced in handling this kind of rage syndrome dog. But to euthanize the dog also very cruel too...
any other suggestion?]]> I know a friend through a forum, they bought a mixed cocker spaniel puppy, love him and raise him as their own kid. Now the dog just turned one year old, and started to show rage syndrome, attacking the owner for no reason. The bite was quite bad (they showed me the injury picture)...and this is not the first time attack.The young couple was thinking of giving up the dog for adoption.

I personally think it is not easy to find a good home for him, as the adopter has to be very experienced in handling this kind of rage syndrome dog. But to euthanize the dog also very cruel too...
any other suggestion?]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=144 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:52:32 -0500 symondneil http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=144 I am having a lot of trouble finding the right dry kibble for my two greyhounds, Gus and Tulsa. Gus has had major digestive issues and Tulsa often has very soft stools. I have tried several dry foods, all researched online to be sure the food meets all canine nutritional standards. Right now they are eating Nutro lamb and rice formula, but their coats have become very dry and flaky and their stools are occasionally very soft--difficult to clean up on our walks.

I read recommendations for Natural Balance sweet potato and venison and also sweet potato and fish but when I went to Natural Balance's web site, the minimum protein listed is 20% and 21%. The greyhound book I have recommends protein levels of 22-27% and that the first six ingredients of a dog food should be animal derived. Both of these list sweet potato as the first ingredient. I am confused and really hope other greyhound owners can tell me which kibble I should try. Does a lower protein level matter? Should the first six ingredients be animal derived?

I would welcome any feedback--especially from anyone who has had digestive issues and dry coats. (Oh, I didn't mention that I do give pumpkin with both meals as recommended for soft stools.) Thanks!]]> I am having a lot of trouble finding the right dry kibble for my two greyhounds, Gus and Tulsa. Gus has had major digestive issues and Tulsa often has very soft stools. I have tried several dry foods, all researched online to be sure the food meets all canine nutritional standards. Right now they are eating Nutro lamb and rice formula, but their coats have become very dry and flaky and their stools are occasionally very soft--difficult to clean up on our walks.

I read recommendations for Natural Balance sweet potato and venison and also sweet potato and fish but when I went to Natural Balance's web site, the minimum protein listed is 20% and 21%. The greyhound book I have recommends protein levels of 22-27% and that the first six ingredients of a dog food should be animal derived. Both of these list sweet potato as the first ingredient. I am confused and really hope other greyhound owners can tell me which kibble I should try. Does a lower protein level matter? Should the first six ingredients be animal derived?

I would welcome any feedback--especially from anyone who has had digestive issues and dry coats. (Oh, I didn't mention that I do give pumpkin with both meals as recommended for soft stools.) Thanks!]]> http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=143 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:03:21 -0500 PatricksMom http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=143 http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=142 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:14:31 -0500 midnidhtangel77 http://www.i-tails.com/community/showthread.php?tid=142
17.5 weeks - 31 lb
18 weeks - 32.4 lb
19 weeks - 37 lb]]>
17.5 weeks - 31 lb
18 weeks - 32.4 lb
19 weeks - 37 lb]]>