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Title: big dog
Post by: sellickbhoy on February 25, 2010, 09:47:48 am
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1252928/Measuring-7ft-Giant-George-enters-record-books-worlds-tallest-dog.html

This huge hound officially entered the record books today as the world's tallest dog - standing more than seven foot on its hind legs.

'Giant' George claimed the prestigious title after Guinness Records officials measured him up at 43 inches from paw to shoulder, or 7ft 3in when 'standing' on his back legs.

The four-year-old great dane weighs a staggering 17.5 stone and consumes 110lb of food each week.

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Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sagehen on February 25, 2010, 04:24:59 pm
Oh wow! He's beautiful  :love: Wouldn't fit in our house, though!
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Post by: doganjo on February 25, 2010, 04:43:50 pm
Looks a lovely dog, pity Great Danes don't live long - average is 7 or 8.
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Post by: sagehen on February 25, 2010, 04:50:23 pm
Didn't know that  ??? I'm eyeing an akita to adopt - have to see how it goes (meaning OH has to agree!)
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sandy on February 25, 2010, 06:08:58 pm
Thats next!! always wanted one never mind how long it lives or don't live..I might not live long either ;) ;)
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: little blue on February 25, 2010, 07:01:47 pm
I love great danes... but wouldn't want him sat on my knee!!
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: doganjo on February 25, 2010, 07:26:32 pm
Didn't know that  ??? I'm eyeing an akita to adopt - have to see how it goes (meaning OH has to agree!)
If you know both its parents are good natured with people then that's fine, but they are a guarding type of dog, and I wouldn't personally have one near children.

Sandy by the time your lab puppies have reached 14 years old I don't think you'll be wanting a Dane  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: Jackie on February 25, 2010, 07:37:40 pm
Lol Annie I just read both your replies and you said exactly what I was planning on saying. Spooky!
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: doganjo on February 25, 2010, 08:20:20 pm
Just two gun dog breeders on the same wave length I guess ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: little blue on February 25, 2010, 08:40:01 pm
just been lay on by a german shepherd.... whats worse is she wanted to 'kiss' - but had raw kidney for her tea!!  think a great dane would be a step to far!
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: Wizard on February 25, 2010, 08:46:27 pm
Especially when its just been licking it bum ;D :farmer:
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sandy on February 25, 2010, 08:50:15 pm
Never too old for a Dane, or Swede, or Scott in fact ;) ;) ;)A big dog would pull me up that hill anyway, mind you, lot's heavier poo to clear up so maybe not!
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: doganjo on February 25, 2010, 08:53:50 pm
I think you're obsessed by poo, Sandy ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  If snow is do-able tomorrow and I get out might come in past to see how pups are, need to get sealegs for Bobby -if he's not sick he's drooling!
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: Wizard on February 25, 2010, 08:59:01 pm
hey up AnnieI enjoy a nice drool -- over a nice new aga cooker catalogue S Series range ohhhh but the price!
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sandy on February 25, 2010, 09:00:35 pm
OK, if you want we can go for dinner at CUlross, we will pay for your's but our car is having a new exhust due to dropping down a cavernouse pot hole in Edinburgh.....we could go for about 1.00pm, I should think we should get a table and sod the diet for one day!!!!! :pig: :pig: :pig:
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sandy on February 25, 2010, 09:03:06 pm
I had an aga years ago, lovely it was, when we moved I popped into the aga shop in Glasgow (they had to unlock the door) and nearly fainted at the prices of the frying pans...talk about an arm and a leg!!!! I bought some budget ones from Aldi and they are still going strong, but an AGA!!! love one again....
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: Wizard on February 25, 2010, 10:11:34 pm
If wishes were horses even peasants would ride and I would have the ultimate kitchen tool an AGA ;D ;D :farmer:
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Post by: doganjo on February 26, 2010, 12:12:29 pm
Just come online so didn't see messages till now, and am looking forward to lunch with you two! See you in about an hour
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: Wizard on February 26, 2010, 12:41:59 pm
Hey up you 3 I'm all hungry now I shall have to make Kath and I something nice it's peeing with rain I have the room lights on so I can see the Saitek.Wot a rotten day but there is no snow any where now here in Gy I've been up town with my friend Pete.What about Pot roast pheasant with smoked bacon and cream from Mat Tebbuts Cooks Country.Shall I post the recipe tell me.
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sagehen on February 26, 2010, 02:49:34 pm
So Annie, you wouldn't recommend Akitas then? This one is from a rescue centre, so no chance of seeing any of the parents. I know they're guarding dogs, as are others like rottweilers, but they still make good family pets though, don't they?
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Post by: Wizard on February 26, 2010, 03:24:35 pm
Not really into dogs they always seem to want to bite me.Is it they know there is a bone inside there?
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Post by: smiffy on February 26, 2010, 03:56:13 pm
we have an akita and he is great with our kids all older teenagers, however if any other kids come to the house i put him in the cattle trailer. Very loyal and would protect his own family, but i would not trust him with anyone else!! You must be firm with an akita, however never hard or cruel, they have a funny tempremant, and need to be dominated or they will take over the household.

I love great danes, but the tails are like whips!!!!
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sagehen on February 26, 2010, 04:40:03 pm
Cheers for that smiffy. We haven't got a lot of kids coming round to ours, but there's always a few, so that needs thinking about. Maybe I won't go for one, but I hate the idea of not considering a dog just because of their breed, if you see what I mean, although I realise dogs were bred for different jobs. Back to the drawing board then - at this rate I'll end up with something like a poodle or a bichon frise or something  ::)
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: doganjo on February 26, 2010, 06:48:31 pm
But that is the PRIME reason  for choosing any dog!!!  You must choose the breed attributes that suit your lifestyle!  Check the KC website for information on all breeds in the UK.  http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/2102
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: smiffy on February 26, 2010, 07:24:42 pm
sagehen, they are a wonderfull dog, but like all gaurd/working dogs they need handling with respect, i just ensure no accidents can happen by keeping him out of the way!! our other dog is a rotty x german shepherd, he has been fantastic, but again i am always aware of his breeding. he is nearly 16 now and doesnt do much, the highlight of his day is running up the side of the fence when the posty comes, then he has to sleep for the rest of the day!!!
dont be put off akitas, they are very intelligent, ours can open doors both inwards and outwards, hence i put him in the trailer as he cant get out. they are loyal and loving, and trained well make super pets. just ensure it is well socialised with other dogs and humans, also if male castrate as early as possible.
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: doganjo on February 26, 2010, 07:34:28 pm
I wouldn't have one for a pension!  Give me a nice gentle gundog anyday! At least I know my grandchildren are fairly safe with them. jmho
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sandy on February 26, 2010, 07:39:16 pm
Akita's are very similar to Inuit dogs, I had a cousin who had sledge dogs when he lived with the Inuit and he said they are so loyal they will protect their pack, e.g family, but ANY other threat, they will kill, he lost ALL his 35 other dogs to one lead dog but would happily trust him with children.
Akita's have not been bread as family pets for so long as other dogs so still have a wild strain but I do believe any good trainer with a strong personality could train and socialise most dogs but just a bit harder work. We had an German Shephard and I never fully trusted her with other people, she never did bite but she also was protective of her pack and territory, we were careful not to let he get dominant as with any bread of dog....Just weigh up  your options, they are stunning to look at and will protect your family, after several different breeds I have gone back to the good old Lab.....a bit like me, tolerant of loads but can be tough if needed ;)
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: smiffy on February 26, 2010, 11:38:24 pm
our smallest dog rules the pack!!!! not really sure what she is, but she snavels and the big dogs run for cover!!!
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn95/doncasterr1/sox.jpg)
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: doganjo on February 27, 2010, 09:21:10 am
One of Sandy's black lab puppies maybe ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Only joking - no offence to either pig or dogs ;)
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: smiffy on February 27, 2010, 07:17:33 pm
One of Sandy's black lab puppies maybe ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Only joking - no offence to either pig or dogs ;)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sandy on February 27, 2010, 08:42:25 pm
Uh!!! ???don't get that one....
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: doganjo on February 27, 2010, 09:49:10 pm
Uh!!! ???don't get that one....

It's a wee black pig - just like labradors - wee black greedy pigs lol
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sandy on February 27, 2010, 10:02:29 pm
Aw yes!! that is why we have them, so easy to train, just a bit of food and they will do anyting!1 like me ;)We may go to Culross again tomorrow and on to Ikea, love the food at Culross, shal have to go together again!!!!!
Title: Re: big dog
Post by: sandy on February 27, 2010, 10:03:57 pm
P.S...enjoyed your company, shame I cannot get my daughter up here as well!!