Roxie

[kaycountrygal]

Roxie, I had no idea there were competitions for weight pulling for dogs. I know about tractor pulls but dogs I didnt know about. Is it a healthy thing for you to pull heavy weight?? I hope so. It sounds as if your owner loves you very much and vice versa. Congrats on being DOTD! Kay in NC

[tatsxxx11]

Happy Dog of the Day, Roxie! So happy to meet you, beautiful girl! What a magnificent APBT you are!!! I've heard of those competitions you participate in, but had never before seen pics of you kids in action! Wow, what strength! No doubt before long you will clinch that title! I'm looking at your gorgeous, defined shoulder muscles in envy! Between all of that exercise, and pesky little brother Sir keeping you on your toes, not an ounce of fat to had on that gorgeous frame! But as impressively strong and mighty as you are, just as your human says, you're really just a softie, a mushy lap doggie at heart, loving all things living, unconditionally! What a wonderful ambassador you are for your noble breed, Roxie; what a fine example your family sets for responsible doggie guardianship!

Thanks for the big smiles, Roxie! It was great fun getting to know all about you and your happy, active, love filled life (and I learned something new, too)!Hoping you and Sir, and your humans, all enjoy a very special, active, fun filled day, and many, many more wonderful years together! Hugs and kisses to you beautiful Roxie, our very special and most deserving, honoree!

[mydd]

What a beautiful dog she is!- but iam wondering also since i have never seen or heard of this kind of competiton for dogs -doesnt that hurt the dog in someway? eventually there has to be a point where its to much weight for them and am sure she cant tell you that,how do you know when to stop?Im sure the humans couldnt do what she is doing!
Iam sorry and am not trying to be nasty in anyway but this is just not knowing on my part.

[Karen]

Hey, no problem, glad you asked. If the weight is too much, she can just sit down, or decide not to pull. The training is very carefully done so the dogs stay safe, though as with human athletes, sometimes injuries happen despite the precautions. Often it's fuzzier breeds, like Newfoundlands, so you don't see the effort, or the muscle definition like we can with Roxie!