My furry family

Havensbane · 07-19-2007, 07:10 PM

I promised pics of my furkids, but I am trying to figure out pic posting, I'm a very slow learner when it comes to technology!!

I have 3 mastiffs, 1 teacup poodle, and Fred our baby basset. The little fawn mastiff in the pic with my husband is not ours, he is a foster. He goes to his forever home tomorrow. Our 3rd mastiff and our poodle are not shown....they were laying on the porch in the shade!!

Isn't Fred adorable!! Tell me what you think of him. He is our first Basset Hound, and he is a rescue, I think he's pretty!!

Vision · 07-19-2007, 07:36 PM

How does the basset compare to having mastiffs?

Maggie's Mommy · 07-19-2007, 07:48 PM

Lucky You!! What a great looking family you have!! I think Fred is SO handsome!! Great photos! Thanks for sharing!!

Havensbane · 07-19-2007, 07:49 PM

There is no comparison!!

Totally different animal, maybe species!!

As puppies they are about the same, except I think Fred, for reasons that he is a hound afterall....is more inquisitive, and likes to investigate. The only time this little guys sleeps is if I put him in his crate like he's a little kindergarten student!! Hahahaaa!!

Mastiffs on the other hand, even as puppy's, play a little while, then they pass out!!

Fred never runs out of energy and when I take him out to potty he will chase baby toads for hours....yes, hours....a mastiff will follow them around till they get tired, which doesn't take long! My adult mastiffs couldn't care less about chasing toads, they go out to potty and they make it quick because someone might steal their place on the couch while they're gone!

Both breeds are gentle and very dog friendly. They have all become good friends, and the mastiffs pretty much let Fred walk all over them...literally!

Elvismom · 07-19-2007, 08:05 PM

What a beautiful family you have, although I am certainly partial to Fred! He has gorgeous coloring!

The pic of him and the mastiff on the couch are precious!

And a teacup poodle? Sorry, that brings a smile to my face. The poor little one must feel like he's living with giants!

2hounds · 07-19-2007, 10:38 PM

Great pics, when you get a chance I'd love to see a picture of the whole crew. I love big dogs too Mastiffs (my cousin breeds them in NY), Great Danes, the bigger the better. I have been vetoed on my choices of big dogs. Sorry about the tangent...anyway, your fur family is fabulous.

~Heather

bjsibba · 07-20-2007, 07:10 AM

Fred is just adorable and the pictures of him with your other dogs are so cute.

Sabian's mom · 07-20-2007, 07:31 AM

What beautiful pups! The 4th picture about made me melt! They are all just gorgeous!

Aruuuu · 07-20-2007, 10:40 AM

Oh, my -- that fourth shot needs to be blown up and framed. Lovely crew.

Does the poodle rule?

Rubydoo · 07-20-2007, 12:45 PM

Your fur family is gorgeous! The mastiff's I've known have been gentle giants. I had one try to get into my lap once.....I felt like I didn't have a lap after that.

Janice and little Ruby

07-19-2007, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Havensbane Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 33	I promised pics of my furkids, but I am trying to figure out pic posting, I'm a very slow learner when it comes to technology!! I have 3 mastiffs, 1 teacup poodle, and Fred our baby basset. The little fawn mastiff in the pic with my husband is not ours, he is a foster. He goes to his forever home tomorrow. Our 3rd mastiff and our poodle are not shown....they were laying on the porch in the shade!! Isn't Fred adorable!! Tell me what you think of him. He is our first Basset Hound, and he is a rescue, I think he's pretty!! __________________ Shawna ~ Fred CGC, TDInc.

07-19-2007, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vision Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 289	How does the basset compare to having mastiffs? __________________ Marquis de Lafayette brought Basset Hounds to the United States as a gift to George Washington

07-19-2007, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Havensbane Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 33	There is no comparison!! Totally different animal, maybe species!! As puppies they are about the same, except I think Fred, for reasons that he is a hound afterall....is more inquisitive, and likes to investigate. The only time this little guys sleeps is if I put him in his crate like he's a little kindergarten student!! Hahahaaa!! Mastiffs on the other hand, even as puppy's, play a little while, then they pass out!! Fred never runs out of energy and when I take him out to potty he will chase baby toads for hours....yes, hours....a mastiff will follow them around till they get tired, which doesn't take long! My adult mastiffs couldn't care less about chasing toads, they go out to potty and they make it quick because someone might steal their place on the couch while they're gone! Both breeds are gentle and very dog friendly. They have all become good friends, and the mastiffs pretty much let Fred walk all over them...literally! __________________ Shawna ~ Fred CGC, TDInc.

07-19-2007, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	What a beautiful family you have, although I am certainly partial to Fred! He has gorgeous coloring! The pic of him and the mastiff on the couch are precious! And a teacup poodle? Sorry, that brings a smile to my face. The poor little one must feel like he's living with giants! __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

07-19-2007, 10:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
2hounds Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,152	Great pics, when you get a chance I'd love to see a picture of the whole crew. I love big dogs too Mastiffs (my cousin breeds them in NY), Great Danes, the bigger the better. I have been vetoed on my choices of big dogs. Sorry about the tangent...anyway, your fur family is fabulous. ~Heather __________________ Mommy to Gibbs and kitty kitty Eva Dear sweet *Lily (ATB )* you will never be forgotten.

07-19-2007, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maggie's Mommy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 775	Lucky You!! What a great looking family you have!! I think Fred is SO handsome!! Great photos! Thanks for sharing!!

07-20-2007, 07:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
bjsibba Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI Posts: 535	Fred is just adorable and the pictures of him with your other dogs are so cute.

07-20-2007, 07:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sabian's mom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 219	What beautiful pups! The 4th picture about made me melt! They are all just gorgeous!

07-20-2007, 10:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	Oh, my -- that fourth shot needs to be blown up and framed. Lovely crew. Does the poodle rule? __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

07-20-2007, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rubydoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,681	Your fur family is gorgeous! The mastiff's I've known have been gentle giants. I had one try to get into my lap once.....I felt like I didn't have a lap after that. Janice and little Ruby __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...w/IMG_1340.jpg Take a basset hound to lunch today! --Bassets rule....and drool!

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