Random Pet Photo of the Day - 2026
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He sounds perfectly balanced - alert to new & strange yet settling after determining that nothing is dangerous!
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Clancy has been unsettled in our next stay. Many people and many dogs so he gets regular breaks in his car to decompress. First proper relax on his camp bed and I've successfully Dremelled all his nails while in his nice safe car. We take our wins where we find them!
Oh, and he had his first proper bath today and wasn't too fazed. He shines!
Oh, and he had his first proper bath today and wasn't too fazed. He shines!
Irritating, when campers, "party", they can party at home. Wish people would be considerate.There was a camp a distance away that were partying and cracking a whip which kept the lad on alert for quite a while. He settled in the end so a perfect introduction to some noisyness.
I agree. I camp to get away from it all. Sometimes people bring it, and it spoils the experience. One story has kept me away from one place ever since...but thats another story.
@jazzies mum I like how you read your dog and respect his needs, esp as a rescue with a past.
I am reminded of that article on FakeBook from a Scotland K9 training place about "social maturity" and how rowdy dobe pups become more reserved and dignified as they mature into adults...like some of us, ideally...
(looking in mirror, some slower than others...)
I know when we were at our last weight pull class it was outdoors in a sort of rural area but someone across the street blew off a really LOUD firework. Many of the people jumped but Elroy was unphased and I didn't really see any of the other dogs panic either. It almost makes a person wonder if it was done on purpose when they saw there was a dog event going on.
That would tick me off, if that was the case.
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Moo at cruise nights, last night!
Both these dogs have had a BUSY week. They don't have Sunday Scaries but the sure are enjoying a lazy day. Our neighbors just left and now it's time to chiiiiiillllllaaaaaaax
Both these dogs have had a BUSY week. They don't have Sunday Scaries but the sure are enjoying a lazy day. Our neighbors just left and now it's time to chiiiiiillllllaaaaaaax
His intense, wrinkled forehead! He sure is paying attention to your surroundings!
It's interesting to me that so many people get freaked out by that intense look. No doubt some of the fear comes from his size but they comment on his intensity. It had been decades since I owned anything but a doberman. I always thought that it was cropped ears and reputation of the dobie that made people afraid. To me nothing about Riley looks scary. Those big ole floppy ears and soft sweet eyes just don't say ferocious to me. It's the size, in Riley's case he just looks powerful and the intense focus just keeps people on edge. People still get out of my way when I have Riley beside me.
I may have missed it, any idea what Riley may be mixed with? To me looks like some Rhodesian Ridgeback in there.It's interesting to me that so many people get freaked out by that intense look. No doubt some of the fear comes from his size but they comment on his intensity. It had been decades since I owned anything but a doberman. I always thought that it was cropped ears and reputation of the dobie that made people afraid. To me nothing about Riley looks scary. Those big ole floppy ears and soft sweet eyes just don't say ferocious to me. It's the size, in Riley's case he just looks powerful and the intense focus just keeps people on edge. People still get out of my way when I have Riley beside me.
I'm not Genny but I'm pretty sure he's an AKC 100% Ridgeback.
I had an RR cross retriever* rescue, previous owner gave her up at 1yr due too much energy (*we think, before DNA).It's interesting to me that so many people get freaked out by that intense look. No doubt some of the fear comes from his size but they comment on his intensity. It had been decades since I owned anything but a doberman. I always thought that it was cropped ears and reputation of the dobie that made people afraid. To me nothing about Riley looks scary. Those big ole floppy ears and soft sweet eyes just don't say ferocious to me. It's the size, in Riley's case he just looks powerful and the intense focus just keeps people on edge. People still get out of my way when I have Riley beside me.
Heart dog. Love those RR dogs and am always interested in meeting them on walks, dog park, beach. Even with that experience and affection for them (which most pick up on and are friendly, if owner trusts you)
I am always careful to respect distance until given.
Careful watching mastiff temperament is clearly part of the Boer breed original mix.
"Look of eagles" checking you out just like a dobe.
I recall reading breeders 20 years ago would travel to SA to get best genes, to maintain breed health, calm, confident, fearless temperament.
No idea how it is now, but for a warm weather "all in one dog", these rival the dobe.
Not quite as smart, imho, but good with family and amenable to training done right. Like other livestock guardians, respect is earned and dipshit owner abuse will be returned with a warning, up to a bite.
Just my $0.02 and YMMV but @GennyB you got a good one, and thanks to your training too.
