Look At How Big My Dog Is Now!!!
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wow she has grown... shes adorable though 
. Enjoy it while shes young... when my puppy was young we used to get frustrated with her because she was always so energetic and chewed things and didn't always "make it outside in time" and this and that, but now that shes getting old and can barely move, I wish for those puppy days again. ALthough probably within a year or so, she'll pass on and I'll wish for any time with her again *sniff sniff*.
I got my golden retriever puppy when I was 7 years old. I'm now 20, so you can understand the attachment I've got... I can't remember a time when I didn't have her, and shes one of those great dogs you hear about thats always at the door waiting for you, and whining when you leave, and wanting to spend every minute with you. I tell people we have some sort of telepathic communication going on but no one believes me, but heres a few examples
- I'll be sitting there feeling glum, just wishing she'd come in and make me feel better. ABout 10 seconds later in she'll walk and set her head on my lap and instantly make me feel better.
- whenever she is sick, I am sick. Coincidence? Doubtful. Did anyone see ET?
- when she had surgery a few years back I was in horrible physical pain myself, and as she got out of pain my pain felt better as well.
Anyways, just because a dog is an animal doesn't mean they can't be your best friend. Yours is adorable. I especially like this one...
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Matt Adams
Littleton, CO
1994 Ford Explorer, highly modified ( http://mattadams.f150online.net )
2000 F-150 XLT Supercab
5.4L Triton V8 Engine, Automatic Transmission, 3" dual exhaust, Rhino lining, K&N Filtercharger Intake Performance Kit (FIPK), JL Audio stealthbox with Phoenix gold amplifier, premium stereo
Genuine Steel brush guard with 4 PIAA 520's mounted on it, PIAA Airdam with PIAA 520 fog's and PIAA 510 superwhite driving lights in it.
off-road and tow packages
and much much more!
Grizzly Roll bar (double bar/single bar) with 5 PIAA 80 XT's mounted on it (3 driving, 2 fogs)
Storage box in the back
Soon to come:
Pistol mod (convenient, easily accessible yet somewhat hidden access).
Custom paint job?
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. Enjoy it while shes young... when my puppy was young we used to get frustrated with her because she was always so energetic and chewed things and didn't always "make it outside in time" and this and that, but now that shes getting old and can barely move, I wish for those puppy days again. ALthough probably within a year or so, she'll pass on and I'll wish for any time with her again *sniff sniff*. I got my golden retriever puppy when I was 7 years old. I'm now 20, so you can understand the attachment I've got... I can't remember a time when I didn't have her, and shes one of those great dogs you hear about thats always at the door waiting for you, and whining when you leave, and wanting to spend every minute with you. I tell people we have some sort of telepathic communication going on but no one believes me, but heres a few examples
- I'll be sitting there feeling glum, just wishing she'd come in and make me feel better. ABout 10 seconds later in she'll walk and set her head on my lap and instantly make me feel better.
- whenever she is sick, I am sick. Coincidence? Doubtful. Did anyone see ET?
- when she had surgery a few years back I was in horrible physical pain myself, and as she got out of pain my pain felt better as well.
Anyways, just because a dog is an animal doesn't mean they can't be your best friend. Yours is adorable
. I especially like this one...------------------
Matt Adams
Littleton, CO
1994 Ford Explorer, highly modified ( http://mattadams.f150online.net )
2000 F-150 XLT Supercab
5.4L Triton V8 Engine, Automatic Transmission, 3" dual exhaust, Rhino lining, K&N Filtercharger Intake Performance Kit (FIPK), JL Audio stealthbox with Phoenix gold amplifier, premium stereo
Genuine Steel brush guard with 4 PIAA 520's mounted on it, PIAA Airdam with PIAA 520 fog's and PIAA 510 superwhite driving lights in it.
off-road and tow packages
and much much more!
Grizzly Roll bar (double bar/single bar) with 5 PIAA 80 XT's mounted on it (3 driving, 2 fogs)
Storage box in the back
Soon to come:
Pistol mod (convenient, easily accessible yet somewhat hidden access).
Custom paint job?
[This message has been edited by mattbert (edited 05-15-2001).]
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Look At How Big My Dog Is Now!!!
My dog has gotten huge in just 3 months.
She is now exactly 6 months old.
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5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Charcoal;ORP;remote keyless;floor-shift 4wd;Class III;AM/FM/SingleCD
Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; Westin Black step bars; Pendaliner bedliner; GSP black Safari Grille Guard; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights; 2 KC Hilites Daylighter 6" 150W black round; Cranked torsion bars; 2 Polk Audio EX10 10" subs under rear seat; Sony XM754HX amp; Viper 300ESP alarm; NR Auto white/black gauges; changed silver 2-tone to dark charcoal, warranty paint work on bed sides and roof; removed all Lariat striping...for now. Body shop reapplying new ORP decals; 2001 Lightning tail lights; Husky catch-all liners; Custom 5.4L badges; Flowmaster 40 Delta Series SI/DO exhaust w/ dual 18" chrome angle cut tips out back
Pending
99 Z-28 chrome tips
Warranty Paint Work Pending
Hood being repainted due to acid rain damage
Wish list:
More lights; 2001 Lightning head lights & corners; Optima red top battery; Remote start & Prox. sensor; Custom center console housing 6.8" LCD and TV tuner & PS2; VCP; GPS; BedRug & Roll bar; Aluminum dash kit
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2000 VW Cabrio GL (Wife's)
2.0L, auto, pw, pdl, pm, tilt, cruise
Green ext, black cloth int
Am/Fm/Cass w/ CD cgr
Subs & Amp pending.
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She is now exactly 6 months old.
Click Here
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--Lariat4WD--
2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flareside 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Charcoal;ORP;remote keyless;floor-shift 4wd;Class III;AM/FM/SingleCD
Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; Westin Black step bars; Pendaliner bedliner; GSP black Safari Grille Guard; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights; 2 KC Hilites Daylighter 6" 150W black round; Cranked torsion bars; 2 Polk Audio EX10 10" subs under rear seat; Sony XM754HX amp; Viper 300ESP alarm; NR Auto white/black gauges; changed silver 2-tone to dark charcoal, warranty paint work on bed sides and roof; removed all Lariat striping...for now. Body shop reapplying new ORP decals; 2001 Lightning tail lights; Husky catch-all liners; Custom 5.4L badges; Flowmaster 40 Delta Series SI/DO exhaust w/ dual 18" chrome angle cut tips out back
Pending
99 Z-28 chrome tips
Warranty Paint Work Pending
Hood being repainted due to acid rain damage
Wish list:
More lights; 2001 Lightning head lights & corners; Optima red top battery; Remote start & Prox. sensor; Custom center console housing 6.8" LCD and TV tuner & PS2; VCP; GPS; BedRug & Roll bar; Aluminum dash kit
<A HREF="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1288981&a=10889838&p=46014765&Sequence=0&re s=high" TARGET=_blank>
<A HREF="http://www.bmgsite.com" TARGET=_blank>
</A>2000 VW Cabrio GL (Wife's)
2.0L, auto, pw, pdl, pm, tilt, cruise
Green ext, black cloth int
Am/Fm/Cass w/ CD cgr
Subs & Amp pending.
<A HREF="http://www.autoleaseauthority.com" TARGET=_blank>
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Mattbert
I know exactly how you feel. I was the same age ( same age as you) when I got my dog (a ****er spaniel/? mix). I agree that a dog can be your best friend. I have yet to find a cat that is as smart as a dog. She has such an attitude at times and liek you said she can tell when I am having a bad day. My dog (Dasiy) is now geeting very old and will not live much longer. To tell you the truth we look for her to go any day now. Something has happened to her leg so she hops around on just 3, she can barely hear me yell her names at times and I know that she can not see that well anymore. We think that she may have a brain tumor cuasing the sight and hearing loss. I will miss her when she's gone. I'll have to get a pic out and edit this and post it here.
I know exactly how you feel. I was the same age ( same age as you) when I got my dog (a ****er spaniel/? mix). I agree that a dog can be your best friend. I have yet to find a cat that is as smart as a dog. She has such an attitude at times and liek you said she can tell when I am having a bad day. My dog (Dasiy) is now geeting very old and will not live much longer. To tell you the truth we look for her to go any day now. Something has happened to her leg so she hops around on just 3, she can barely hear me yell her names at times and I know that she can not see that well anymore. We think that she may have a brain tumor cuasing the sight and hearing loss. I will miss her when she's gone. I'll have to get a pic out and edit this and post it here.
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Man, you guys are depressing me. I have this to look forward to? Geesh, maybe I shouldn't have gotten a dog. I look forward to spending a long time with her...hopefully. I heard that German Shepards are known to have health issues. She's extremely smart being that she's part German Shepard and part Border Collie. I think she'll be a great dog...once she gets a little older. She's into everything right now. I can't keep up with her. She eats shoes, tables, kids toys, our cats 
, and anything on the kitchen counter if we're not right there watching her. But, all in all, she's a good pooch.
, and anything on the kitchen counter if we're not right there watching her. But, all in all, she's a good pooch.
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lariat, I hope you didn't misunderstand. It's not like I wouldn't have gotten a dog if I had to do it all over again, and once my dog dies, I'll probably get another golden retriever puppy and go through it all again. Just don't take your time together for granted . I know I'm a much happier person altogether for having a dog!
. I know I'm a much happier person altogether for having a dog!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by lariat4wd:
Mattbert, I didn't misunderstand your point, I just thought it was a little depressing. That's all.
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Mattbert, I didn't misunderstand your point, I just thought it was a little depressing. That's all.
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All in all, a few destroyed shoes here and there, a few tinkles on the carpet are well worth the unconditional love a dog can give.
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The main thing about German Shepards are their hips. Too many puppy mills and white trash individuals inbreeding the animals. Being a mix, I'm not sure how much of a factor her hips are going to be. You should have her x-rayed for hip dysplasia when she's done with her growth spurt.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MrScot:
The main thing about German Shepards are their hips. Too many puppy mills and white trash individuals inbreeding the animals. Being a mix, I'm not sure how much of a factor her hips are going to be. You should have her x-rayed for hip dysplasia when she's done with her growth spurt.
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The main thing about German Shepards are their hips. Too many puppy mills and white trash individuals inbreeding the animals. Being a mix, I'm not sure how much of a factor her hips are going to be. You should have her x-rayed for hip dysplasia when she's done with her growth spurt.
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lariet4wd,
i have some positive news for you. you could have my new pup. i wanted a partner for my 1/2 yellow lab 1/2 golden. i took the kids to the pound, wanting a large dog. my pup is 75 lbs. now. anyway, my daughters found an adorable little white puppy with brown spots on him, we played and had fun, then decided ok. his paws were huge, by the way. took him in the shelter to talk buying and found out he is 1/2 great pyranees and 1/2 st. bernard. he is now 9 weeks old and weighs close to 30 lbs. the vet said to expect 180 to 200 lbs. what a sweet puppy..LMAO...Rich
i have some positive news for you. you could have my new pup. i wanted a partner for my 1/2 yellow lab 1/2 golden. i took the kids to the pound, wanting a large dog. my pup is 75 lbs. now. anyway, my daughters found an adorable little white puppy with brown spots on him, we played and had fun, then decided ok. his paws were huge, by the way. took him in the shelter to talk buying and found out he is 1/2 great pyranees and 1/2 st. bernard. he is now 9 weeks old and weighs close to 30 lbs. the vet said to expect 180 to 200 lbs. what a sweet puppy..LMAO...Rich
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I had my dog 16 years his name was nick and he loved open rides in the back of the F-150 he died last week and now it just not the same while travling to and fro but it will pass i am sure
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ah, sorry Buck, my last dog died a few years ago. I actually had him cremated at a human funeral home. I found they treat them much better than the vet of local trash burning plant or do they call them something else now. he's burried in a nice urn in front of the house. sad thing is he had a better funeral that I'd want! lol
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