He was found emaciated and covered with ticks and fleas about 2 months ago. They nursed him back to health and put weight back on him (he still needs to gain about 15 more) This dog was meant for our family. He is the most gentle and patient giant I have ever seen. Our dog Maverick played (pestered) him for the entire 3 hours he was first here and then we had to separate them so we could get some sleep.
So we introduce to you Franklin.
Yes, this is the large sofa in the main living room...the one that will seat 5-6 children...but only one Franklin. He was so heavy he was sinking in between the cushions. And yes that is drool he is dripping onto the couch cushions, Yuk!
Playing in the back yard with Maverick early this morning.
5 comments:
WOW, that is one amazing DOG! How old is he, how big will he get or is the 15 lbs needed it???
Have fun with your newest addition! You are one brave woman! My hands feel plenty full with 3 boys and two dogs LOL not to mention the $$$ we spend on diapers and dog food! LOL
They believe he is around 2 years old, so he is full grown. The average weight for the males is between 150 and 200.
You know as your family (kids or animals) grows, it does it gradually; so you have time to adjust.
Even though I have always wanted a large family (10 kids was always my number) if you would have asked me when I had only 3 if I could imagine having 6 I would have laughed. There is a real turning point to when the oldest 2-3 hit ages 8,9,10. They are so much help!
I can say in all honesty that it was harder back when I had only 3-4 kiddos than it is now.
Dog food is expensive isnt it. We went to the pet store a few days ago and bought a leash, dog food and dog shampoo and walked out paying over 70.00 < sigh >
I am sure the kids are enjoying the new dog! We used two have FIVE dogs, but two died last year. Now that was an expensive dog food bill. We had a rotrieller (sp?)who weighed at least 150 if not more. She was the kindest dog! She even had 15 puppies. She was so big we did not know she was pregnant until two days before she gave birth! What a surprise that was...
ten children? Now I know we are kindred spirits. All growing up I have said I want ten children. four down and six to go. Wish I was closer like you!
Letisha
Letisha
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He is indeed a very handsome dog! I am very much a dog lover and although my dog is not even half the size of yours he has a very big heart! I call my dog my 4 legged hairy baby. He too was a rescue dog, makes them all the more special I think!
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