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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  Hahaha.....the mix is no problem for the AKC these days. Just send in that check. Do you really think you could handle another one? Maybe just put on some skates and let him pull you around.
My older brother has a Rhodesian Ridgeback that is from working lines. She's about 115 pounds and man, that is one strong dog! My brother has an artificial hip and knee so I have to go over once in a while to let her chase me around and wrestle. Love the big dogs!! WOOF WOOF  |
I believe I can handle one more, but perhaps instead of a Male, may go with a female, or a male that is more laid back as a pup. Training is the key, and with them, it is a lifetime event as they can be quite stibborn. Skates? No, that would be like jumping out of a car moving at 30 MPH into a brick wall. It has been a great experience with Carlo. Also, you can sleep well knowing he is on the job. If I get another, I would get him into tracking and Personal Protection, after a heavy 2 year socialization and off leash obedience.
I have been around a lot of large Mastiff breeds, and I can say with honesty, while Carlo is not the biggest, I have never had or seen a stronger one. Almost 11, battled Cancer, he can still jump a 5 foot feence, walk for miles, run, play, and obey. His best quality is protecting Maxine when she goes outside as we back up to a forrest preserve. You can't put a value on that.