Scooby Doo

[Alasse]

Hiya, i'm new to the place

Here's my boy....he's a Bullmastiff x Rottweiller

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby20-8-06b.jpg

Close up of his wrinkly face
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/25Sept04a29.jpg

Squinting at the sun
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby9-9-06.jpg

One of my favorites pics of him (taken today)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby9-9-06p.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby9-9-06h.jpg

[cloverfdx]

Welcome aboard fellow Aussie and fellow big red dog owner ;). Scooby Doo is absolutly stunning, i would love to read more about him and see more photos when you have the time.

:D

Here is my red girl Clover (Rottie x Aussie Cattle Dog) ....
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/purple_elvis/Dogs14-1.jpg

[Daisy and Delilah]

He's a very handsome man!! Hi and Welcome to Pet Talk!! Can't wait to see more of that good looking boy :D

[chocolatepuppy]

Hi Scooby Doo! Welcome to Pet Talk! You sure are handsome! I too was thinking of Clover when I saw you. :D

[pitc9]

Welcome To PetTalk!!!

Scooby looks like he needs a big wet smooch right on that wrinkley face of his!

[zoey]

Hi Scooby and Alasse!!
Welcome to the boards!!! :D :D :D

[Alasse]

Thanx all for the welcome :D

Scooby's story

I stood outside the petshop humming and harring if these really were the type of dog i wanted...then these guys walked up and were checking the pups out and discussing how good they'd be for fighting :mad: ..that soon made up my mind and i went in and while i couldn't save them all (12 in the litter) i could at the least save one from such a life. So i found myself looking at 12 pairs of gorgeous brown eyes...1 set was terrified...i couldn't leave him there so i brought him home..so became Scooby Doo
(i then sent a friend in and she took another of his litter mates and he now too lives happily in a forever home)

So now i had this pup...he was beyond terrified...he would bite if you made any sudden moves, he certainly was not friendly...i believe him to have suffered some abuse (so did the obedience trainer i took him to)
Eventually with lots of TLC he was great to us, his family..but not very good to anyone else...so off to obedience school he went

Man was that a trial *LOL*....first day he tried to eat anyone that came near including the instructor...but they were excellent in settling him down

While still i do not allow anyone to walk up and pat him as i'm not quite sure if he'll like them or not...but at least i can walk him and he no longer lunges at people (and hasnt done since about 1 yr old)

He has no dog aggression that i've ever seen...my mums pomeranian puts him in his place(what a sight *LOL*)....he's scared of Gizmo (my cat, she dont tolerate any of his whippersnapper rubbish) *LOL* but any other cat...well thats different

He's had quite a big break from obedience classes as he got really sick, he had Masticatory Myositis...it was terrible it was summer and he couldn't even pant to keep cool...i had to help him...took about 2-3 months, plus meds, with gradual improvement...now he's recovered with only one side if his mouth (lip) a bit lower than the other.

He's just been desexed and dewclaws removed, that didnt go as planned either *L*....anti-imflamatories and antibiotics...he's on the road to recovery there too

So i'll give him another week then its back to school he goes...i want him to pass the council test at the least (pretty sure that will be a sinch for him) and he loves the socialization and he needs it too

Quick facts

6yrs old
Will not tolerate any fighting by anyone...you might start it but he'll finish it *LOL*
Not fond of cats
Not fond of rats
Chases birds
He wears a calf collar 'cause i cant find a dog collar that fits him comfortably
Weighs 51kg at present but gaining weight after illness
He 'talks' to me when i get home
He can give high five and ten
Will do ANYTHING for food *LOL*
He absolutely hates the power guys (more the uniform i think) and the power guys are not too fond of him *L*

This was Scoob when we got him at around 12 weeks
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby12weeks.jpg

Scoob at 2 yrs
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/7-4-02.jpg

Scoob now
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby20-8-06b.jpg

[Alysser]

He's absolutley ADORABLE! I think I'm in love. Welcome to Pettalk! I hope you stick around and share more pictures of that boy. :)

[cyber-sibes]

What a lucky boy to have you, you've brought him through alot of difficulties! He's very handsome, I just want to ruffle up that wrinkly face of his--but after reading his story, I think I'll just admire him from afar for a while, LOL! Hope to see lots more pictures and hear more Scooby Doo adventures!

[pitc9]

I'm so glad you shared his story with us!

I do hope you stick around here at PT!

[sandragonfly]

welcome aboard too! and hello there, scooby doo-doo!

my golden retriever - crayola would like to be friends with you and hope you'll like it here and stick around! :D
http://i7.tinypic.com/25yvog3.jpg

but says .. be nice to the birds! ;)

[lute]

Scooby Doo is a very handsome dog. WELCOME! :D

[Danegirl2208]

Welcome to pet talk! And wow, scooby is one handsome guy! Cant wait to hear more about him :D

[cloverfdx]

Thankyou so much for sharing more about your Scooby Doo with us :). He sure is handsome.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh, Scooby is sooo handsome. Welcome to Pet Talk, I hope we will get to see a lot more of that hunky guy. :)

[dragonfly]

Welcome, Scooby is gorgeous. I'm sure you will both like it here. :)

[zoey]

Scooby Dooby Doo, we LOVE you!!! :D
*Healing vibes* at ya' for your final recovery.
And I know you'll do great in your classes, soon!!!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

He's very kissable

[Vette]

Awww!!
Scoobys one handsome boy

[Alasse]

Some newer pics of Scooby
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/ScoobyDoo1Jan07d.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/ScoobyDoo1Jan07c.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/100_1173.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/ScoobScamp11Mar07a.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/Alasse_au/Scooby11Mar07a.jpg

[Kfamr]

Scooby is just so handsome! I missed your original post here, so a belated welcoming from The Muttlies and I.

I want to kiss Scooby's big jowls!

[cassiesmom]

Hello, Scooby! What a beautiful guy you are! In some of the photos you look more red and in some brown. No matter, I still enjoyed all of them! Please thank your mum for sharing your photos with us!

[Alasse]

It depends on the light...

I just call him a reddish brown *L*

[Daisy and Delilah]

Scooby is a very handsome boy!! His coloring is really beautiful. Nice to meet you Scooby :) :D :)

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Welcome to Pet Talk, Scooby and Alasse! I hope you are here to stay. :) Scooby is a very handsome doggy! I'm so glad to hear that you rescues him from being a fighter.

[BCollie_Kelly]

What a handsome boy! :)

[.sarah]

He is a gorgeous doggie.

[Lilith Cherry]

Your lovely Scoobydoo reminds me so much of my RB dog Samson it made me tearful! Sam was a cross between English mastiff/Rottweiler and pure bred GSD. I wish you a long and happy life Scooby! you are beautiful!

This was Sam, the best dog ever!