Update; Our just over 1 year old Willow decided she needed a brother now that she has reached about 3/4 of her adult size (currently she is about 130). Coincidently we were just notified that a litter of boys was finally available so she is getting a full blood brother. He has yet to be named but hopefully within the 5 weeks until we receive him we will have come up with a name. Here is Willow today and the new puppy. The puppy is estimated to grow to around 200 lbs. Our last male (Hollywood) reached 234 lbs.

New Puppy...
 

They do not eat a lot but pooping is their specialty. We often joke that our dogs poop mound is bigger than their dogs (body) are. Good thing we have acreage out here.

You don’t walk over their mounds, you trip over them.....:biggthumpup:

Artificial sweeteners and dogs
 

Thought the following might be helpful to others and possibly prevent a possibly deadly accident for your dog. While we were out of the house the dog was able to gain access to the inside of a lower kitchen cabinet and then eat the contents of an entire bag of sugar free chewing gum. Sugar free gum and many other products contain an artificial sweetener called Xylitol. I have since learned that this artificial sweetener, even in small amounts is highly toxic to dogs. Fortunately, in our case, the dog received prompt emergency treatment and after spending several days in the animal hospital is now OK.

Here's my buddy Korbel. I was standing by the cookie jar when I shot this......hence why he is paying close attention

Why do I feel like I just stumbled across a mobster meeting and they are plotting our family's demise?

I have a Tortie & white yours in the middle...Joe

Tucker
 

Our little buddy Tucker, no longer with us but still in our hearts. He loved to ride in the Camaro.

Richard

I hear you Steve. It’s obvious who the ring leader is (position of authority). Best watch your six! :eek2: