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[[old] Xeno]

I would like to mention a great place to get great large dogs.<br />Burt Ward, former Robin in Batman&Robin, owns a large dog rescue place in Norco, California.<br />He and his wife rescue large dogs from all over the US who otherwise would not be allowed to live.<br /><a href='http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com' target='_blank'>Click here to see where we found YETI </a><br /><br /><img src='http://www.gorow.com/IMG_1163.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><a href='http://www.gorow.com/Yeti.htm' target='_blank'>A Yeti webpage!</a><br /><br />We instantly loved our YETI.<br /><br />Visiting Gentle Giants Rescue was a once in a lifetime experience, BELIEVE ME!<br /><br />XENO

[[old] tjod]

<!--QuoteBegin-Xeno+Dec 11 2005, 06:35 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Xeno @ Dec 11 2005, 06:35 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I would like to mention a great place to get great large dogs.<br />Burt Ward, former Robin in Batman&Robin, owns a large dog rescue place in Norco, California.<br />He and his wife rescue large dogs from all over the US who otherwise would not be allowed to live.<br /><a href='http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com' target='_blank'>Click here to see where we found YETI </a><br /><br /><img src='http://www.gorow.com/IMG_1163.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><br />We instantly loved our YETI.<br /><br />Visiting Gentle Giants Rescue was a once in a lifetime experience, BELIEVE ME!<br /><br />XENO <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Thanks for posting that site. It's good to see people finding homes for the big fellas. I like the Tibetan Mastiff but we don't have a room big enough for him ... <br />

[[old] Xeno]

<!--QuoteBegin-tjod+Dec 11 2005, 08:04 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(tjod @ Dec 11 2005, 08:04 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Xeno+Dec 11 2005, 06:35 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Xeno @ Dec 11 2005, 06:35 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I would like to mention a great place to get great large dogs.<br />Burt Ward, former Robin in Batman&Robin, owns a large dog rescue place in Norco, California.<br />He and his wife rescue large dogs from all over the US who otherwise would not be allowed to live.<br /><a href='http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com' target='_blank'>Click here to see where we found YETI </a><br /><br /><img src='http://www.gorow.com/IMG_1163.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><br />We instantly loved our YETI.<br /><br />Visiting Gentle Giants Rescue was a once in a lifetime experience, BELIEVE ME!<br /><br />XENO <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Thanks for posting that site. It's good to see people finding homes for the big fellas. I like the Tibetan Mastiff but we don't have a room big enough for him ... <br /> </td></tr></table><br />What is great about Yeti is that he is the contrary of a hyper dog. Sure, he runs and plays with our terrier mix, Skiff, in the garden, but he loves to lounge pretty much all day long. When we come home cold, we call our Yeti, and we have an insta heating blanket. He has a dry mouth and does not smell. Have I said yet that we love our Y E T I ! ! ! <br />XENO

[[old] Porkchop]

<!--QuoteBegin-tjod+Dec 11 2005, 10:04 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(tjod @ Dec 11 2005, 10:04 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Xeno+Dec 11 2005, 06:35 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Xeno @ Dec 11 2005, 06:35 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I would like to mention a great place to get great large dogs.<br />Burt Ward, former Robin in Batman&Robin, owns a large dog rescue place in Norco, California.<br />He and his wife rescue large dogs from all over the US who otherwise would not be allowed to live.<br /><a href='http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com' target='_blank'>Click here to see where we found YETI </a><br /><br /><img src='http://www.gorow.com/IMG_1163.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><br /><br /><br />We instantly loved our YETI.<br /><br />Visiting Gentle Giants Rescue was a once in a lifetime experience, BELIEVE ME!<br /><br />XENO <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Thanks for posting that site. It's good to see people finding homes for the big fellas. I like the Tibetan Mastiff but we don't have a room big enough for him ... <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Sure you do. Take a look at my avatar. My two TM's are housedogs. "Room" is not a problem -- like most large breeds, they're not very active indoors. There are other issues related to TM ownership, but indoor space is not one of them.<br /><br />For TM rescue information: <a href='http://www.tibetanmastiffinfo.com/rescu ... Info.shtml' target='_blank'>TMBRN Rescue Link</a> or <a href='http://www.tibetanmastiff.org/HTMLfiles ... ghomes.htm' target='_blank'>ATMA Rescue Link</a><br /><br />For breeder referrals: <a href='http://www.tibetanmastiffinfo.com/breed ... Info.shtml' target='_blank'>TMBRN Breeder List</a>

[[old] Byron Drachman]

<!--QuoteBegin--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--> "Room" is not a problem -- like most large breeds, they're not very active indoors. </td></tr></table> <br /><br />Porkchop,<br />Exactly! I better say something about rowing so people don't object to our raving about large dogs. If you have a mellow indoor dog, then you can use your C2 in peace while your dog takes a nap and doesn't bother you. <br /><br />Our rescued greyhound spends a great deal of time arranging the pillows on the couch, and then settles in and curls up. Greyhounds are "45 mph couch potatoes." When he does sprint, you should see him fly. I've never had one, but everybody says Great Danes also make great dogs for small spaces such as apartments. It's not intuitive, but it seems the bigger the dog, the less space it takes.<br /><br /><!--QuoteBegin--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->He has a dry mouth and does not smell. Have I said yet that we love our Y E T I ! ! ! </td></tr></table> <br /><br />Xeno, that is a georgeous dog. Here is what we do to keep our greyhound odor free: We get toothbrushes and tooth paste (poultry flavored is his favorite) at the pet store. I vigorously rub his belly with one hand and gently rub his throat with the other hand. The wife brushes his teeth at the same time. Rubbing the belly and throat is a reminder that he is in a submissive posture. The first few times she just did a few strokes on the front teeth, until he got used to the procedure. We do this once a day, and if I say "Shall we brush your teeth?" he jumps off the couch and comes running to me. <br />Our greyhound also doesn't mind baths at all, those infrequent times when he needs one. <br /><br />Byron<br /><br />

[[old] Porkchop]

<!--QuoteBegin-Byron Drachman+Dec 12 2005, 09:37 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Byron Drachman @ Dec 12 2005, 09:37 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Here is what we do to keep our greyhound odor free: We get toothbrushes and tooth paste (poultry flavored is his favorite) at the pet store.  I vigorously rub his belly with one hand and gently rub his throat with the other hand. The wife brushes his teeth at the same time.  Rubbing the belly and throat is a reminder that he is in a submissive posture. The first few times she just did a few strokes on the front teeth, until he got used to the procedure. We do this once a day, and if I say "Shall we brush your teeth?" he jumps off the couch and comes running to me. <br /><br />Byron <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Obligatory rowing reference: Does your dog have a place to lie down by your erg?<br /><br />Bad breath in dogs comes from eating commercial dog food. After a great deal of research and discussions with some very experienced Tibetan mastiff breeders, we converted to raw feeding a couple months ago. They eat mostly raw chicken, bones and organs included, with some other raw meats like turkey and pork. The result -- no dog breath, smaller stools, shinier coats, no allergy problems, overall healthier dogs. You may want to look into it, Byron & Xeno. If you have questions, PM me.