Introducing Jake

[Ltlpistol]

David wanted a big dog to be a guard dog, so I went on craigslist and found this boy, he's a rescue, is missing the toenail off one back toe, just the sweetest personality. And BIG! He's about 12 weeks, and already outweighs Cookie.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o168/Ltlpistol/the%20children/DSC03971.jpg

[dlaura]

He looks like he should fit the bill! Any thoughts on names yet?

[~corrina~]

So how m,any does that make? 5? he looks beautiful, he also looks like he is going to be a tall but slender dog. handsom!

[Macawpower58]

He's very cute. I was just wondering if you're not worried about having the same problems you had with Cheyenne? Is he to be an outdoor dog? What if he doesn't 'watch' well? It's so hard with pups to know whether they'll be any good guarding the house.

[krazy4birds]

Aww what a cutie!!!!!!! Love his colors and yep..he is gonna be a big one! lol

[Ltlpistol]

The folks we got him from called him "Moses", but it just doesn't fit. And I can't imagine scolding Moses! LOL So we picked Jake, just cause of the song "Feed Jake".

Anyway, he's to be a mainly outdoor dog, but since he's already shown that he'll sleep through the night with no accidents I'm going to try and let him come in every night.

We don't particularly want him aggressive, just of a size that should be a deterrent. Cash is noisy when there's something or someone in the yard, so if he learns that from Cash, along with being big he should be enough protection for the property.

[dlaura]

Duh -dumb question on my part to begin with as you had given his name in the title. Sorry about that. LOL

[katiem]

He's very handsome...what's he going to be guarding?

[Irish_Lass]

Gorgeous lad!!!!! You'll have to post pics of him playing with the rest of the clan. I'd love to see the size difference. :)

[TIFFERS]

No, no, no...she has it all wrong. His name is 'Cake'...because it starts with a 'C'. :rolleyes:

[krazy4birds]

My mothers dog's name was "Jake"...when she passed away with no
prior warnings...just a massive heart attack. Anyway....Jake kind of
went into a crazy frenzie...I said he was mourning because she was his
soul care taker. He would accept no food, water or any kind on interaction
from anybody.......he had to be euthanized. Still makes me cry to this day.

BUT Jake is a great name and I hope you have the best of luck........
he sure is good looking!

[Bemm4]

Jake sure is a handsome boy!

[TIFFERS]

I said he was mourning because she was his
soul care taker. He would accept no food, water or any kind on interaction
from anybody.......he had to be euthanized. Still makes me cry to this day.


Judy, this happens a lot, honestly. I hope you feel better knowing they are up there together for eternity.

[horsesinusa]

Will I guess that you got the dog for you I don't think that dog are only for boys like the saying a mams best friends is a dog HAHA very cute dog love him

[JMar0408]

he is so precious! can't wait for size-comparison pictures/videos!

[TIFFERS]

Will I guess that you got the dog for you...

Shannon, if you read her post...she got the dog for David. ;) She has four dogs, and David has Jake.

[Zoe's mama]

Awww, what a sweet looking dog, his coat is beautiful.

[Ltlpistol]

My mothers dog's name was "Jake"...when she passed away with no
prior warnings...just a massive heart attack. Anyway....Jake kind of
went into a crazy frenzie...I said he was mourning because she was his
soul care taker. He would accept no food, water or any kind on interaction
from anybody.......he had to be euthanized. Still makes me cry to this day.

BUT Jake is a great name and I hope you have the best of luck........
he sure is good looking!

When my mother passed away we had a heck of a time finding someone who could take both her dogs. It was a mother and son that had never been separated. Finally my sister's best friend took them to his mom, she has something like 50 acres, so they are having a blast now running around that much land. But they were devastated when they could no longer be allowed in her bedroom. There was just too much medical equipment that they got in the way of.

[dlaura]

How big is Jake now? Maybe a recent piccie.......hint, hint.

[Ltlpistol]

Hmmm, need to get some. I think the latest shots were the ones Tiffers posted. I'll see what I can do!

[TIFFERS]

Jake...as of about 20 minutes ago. The beastly thing in all his glory...

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd182/tdyannd/Canine%20Companions/IMG_5273.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd182/tdyannd/Canine%20Companions/IMG_5283-1.jpg


Here he is in comparison to Cash, a small Shih Tzu.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd182/tdyannd/Canine%20Companions/IMG_5263.jpg

[dlaura]

I love his face! How did you know I was going to ask for a pic next to one of the Shih Tzu? He isn't as big as I thought he'd be by now!

[JMar0408]

^^^he isn't but look at those paws...yikes


my aunt was given a 5 week old rottie/gsd mix (don't even get me started on how there are already 3 things wrong with this sentence). THe cutie at that age had giant paws....i cant even imagine how big she'll get. Needless to say my aunt is not 100% health wise and certainly can't keep up with a dog that will get that big and it's for the better she doesn't know much about dogs and those are 2 very strong personalities...anyway...so she gave the pup to her daughter and her husband who took the poor thing to the vet ASAP to get it dewormed. At least she's in good hands now.