Angus Our Neapolitan Mastiff

Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really. ~Agnes Sligh Turnbull

2013-08-29T20:59:00.001-04:00

It's been awhile since I've posted here. Had issues with my computer.

Angus has been good. We are blessed he has good health. Just has his allergies as I give him his shots and Kelly stays on top of cleaning his ears daily and washing the big guy as often as she can.

Can't believe he is turning 4 in a couple weeks!! He will get his usual carrot cake and big steak!

Hi Angus!!

It's been a hot summer so that means less time outside for the big guy. We tried to venture out yesterday to Boyton Park in Paxton, Ma.

We were met quickly when we got there by two cute tiny dogs. They saw Angus from afar and dashed towards us yelping all the way. Poor Angus just stared at them charging. As soon as the two pooches got with in five feet they stopped and just barked but wouldn't come any closer. Angus just looked then just walked away. lol. He's a good boy, wouldn't hurt a soul.

Angus didn't last long, just too hot even in the shade. The temp reached 89 degrees. He seemed hotter than usual so we left to go home to a cool air conditioned house.

Angus at Boyton Park

The temps should get cooler now that Fall is almost upon us.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

2012-11-22T00:07:00.005-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!

"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's." - Walt Whitman

2012-09-26T15:08:00.003-04:00

We took Angus to the Cape for the day this week. We had to wait until the season came to an end because dogs are not allowed on the beaches during the season. But frankly, it would have been too hot for Angus. Our day was not too hot and not too cool. We started out at Kelly's ole' stomping grounds, West Dennis Beach. If you have never been, it's a must for beach goers. The beach seems to go on for miles with a huge jetty on the west end and a bunch on the east end. We spent some time on the far west side as the tide was out and the water was pretty warm.


Enjoying the low tide

Full steam ahead!!


I think he expected me to carry him!!

Drinking salt water!! Uh oh!!

Taking a stroll

We then headed farther east to Chatham. We stopped at Cockle Cove Beach and had a bit of fun. Cockle Cove is a favorite of mine. Not a large beach but the water stays knee deep for a good hundred yards out which keeps the water pretty warm.

Kelly and Angus going for a stroll

Hi Mama!!

Leaving our mark

We had a great time. Angus seemed to really enjoy himself.... especially the two cheeseburgers from D.Q. after our excursion. Hope to do it again some day.

Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend. ~Corey Ford

2012-09-20T17:24:00.000-04:00

It's been a few months since posting. What's a better time to post than to wish Angus a Happy Third birthday!! He turned Three on September 19th and had a nice dinner and dessert waiting for him.

Happy Birthday Buddy!!

Angus' Birthday cake courtesy of Destination Dog in Franklin, Ma

His porterhouse


Yum!!

2012-07-03T15:27:00.000-04:00

Happy July Fourth!!!!

"No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich." - Louis Sabin

2012-05-28T00:54:00.002-04:00

Hanging at his spot on the front stairs

Well, it's pretty hot out these days which means less time outside for Angus. He overheats fast but loves to bask in the sun. I have an excuse to keep the house nice and cold!! Thanks Angus!!

Chillin' on the front yard

Can you find Angus??

Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies. Gene Hill

2012-05-12T17:31:00.000-04:00

Kelly and I took a trip to the city today to check out a car for her daughter Ashley. I did some research about the area and found out there was a dog park close by where we were going so of course we brought Angus with us on our journey.

So glad we did or we would have never met Zeus!! A three year old English Mastiff. If I say this dog was beautiful, it still does no justice of how awesome and massive he was!! As large as he was, he was a gentle soul. Made Angus look small, had 40 pounds on him!! Just huge. First time we have seen a dog out bigger than Angus. Alas, it was too hot for Angus today and we could not stay long, but it was great fun getting those two together!! Maybe another road trip??

Angus, Kelly and Zeus

Zeus licking the drool off Angus

Oh, I wanted to take him home!!

Smile!!

The spirit of easter is all about Hope, Love and Joyfull living. Happy Easter! Author Unknown

2012-04-07T09:16:00.003-04:00


Have a great Easter all!!

The average dog has one request to all humankind. Love me. -Helen Exley-

2012-03-19T23:37:00.000-04:00

A great day at the park with my two favorites.

Angus with his momma checking out some pooches below.

At attention!!

BELATED CONGATS CRUSH!!!!!!!!!

2012-03-13T16:35:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to our breeder, Lisa Hershberger of Amazing Love Neapolitan Mastiffs for winning best Neapolitan Mastiff at the 2012 Westminster. Crush looked amazing strutting his stuff!! See link below

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/videos/share.php?vid=17901021

NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF

Judge: Mr. Eric Ringle
Day: February 14, 2012
Time: 1:15
Ring: 8

Amazing Love's Crush
Breed: Neapolitan Mastiff
Sex: Dog
AKC: WS 30550001
Date of Birth: June 14, 2009
Breeder: Lisa Hershberger
Sire: Baby Blue's Andretti
Dam: Leggenda Khersone's Anfeya
Owner: Lisa Hershberger
Photos: Breed judging

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. ~Andy Rooney

2012-03-13T15:54:00.001-04:00

It's been a while since I have posted. It's been a lack luster winter for Angus. He so loves the cold and the snow. But we made the most of what we got. And today already in the 60's!! He gets so hot so fast, but we love going to the dog park. Angus is actually playing more now with the other dogs than he ever has. He usually just watches all the dogs by my side, but he is venturing away from me a bit. He can't catch them, but he's trying a bit!!


Angus attempting to play with one of the two 8 month old Danes in Franklin


He really did not know what to do with these two

These Danes are brothers and seemed to team up on poor Angus!! He had a lot of fun with them!!

PATS IN THE SUPERBOWL!!!!!!

2012-01-22T20:12:00.001-05:00

Official Patriots Superbowl Mascot!!!!!


Enough said.... GO PATS!!!

And finally Winter, with its bitin', whinin' wind, and all the land will be mantled with snow. - Roy Bean

2012-01-22T15:14:00.003-05:00

The snow finally falls this winter in New England!! Yes, we got some snow, not a lot, but enough for a bit of shoveling. With snow covering the ground, comes the winter problems with Angus. He LOVES to eat the snow instead of drinking his water. Wants to go out for a couple of seconds, only to return with a snow covered face!!

I took him to the dog park to see how he would like it all snow covered. The park was filled with dogs which was surprising being only 30 degrees out. He had a blast, even played a bit with a couple of poodles. Usually he just watches the dogs because he knows he can't catch them running all over the park. But when he runs.... To see him run in the snow is too funny. I will try to get him galloping in the snow on film and post it.

Perched at his favorite spot at the park.

Took this pic right before he pounced on me!!

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. - Einstein

2011-12-31T15:00:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year to All!!

Happy New Year from Angus

A good snapshot stops a moment from running away. - Eudora Welty

2011-12-25T22:20:00.005-05:00

The following are a few pictures I had professionally done for Kelly for a Christmas present. Angus was very good in the hour long session. He was so hot under the lights we had to break in the middle and get him some air. I think they came out pretty good. Hope you enjoy!!

His eyes are a killer!!

Big Boy!!

Kisses for the big guy!!

Almost knocked me down!!


Angus very serious!!

Good boy!!

The pictures were done by Muddy Paw Studio. I brought Angus down to Fenway Bark, an indoor dogpark in Boston where Muddy Paw Studio had a room set up for photo sessions. They do such a good job with pet photos. I will post more from this session at a later date.

Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? –Charlie Brown

2011-12-23T12:58:00.006-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!

Merry Christmas from Angus

Do not disturb the sleeping dog - Allessandro Allegri

2011-12-16T02:29:00.000-05:00

Sleepy Angus and his new friend

Pets, like their owners, tend to expand a little over the Christmas period - Frances Wright

2011-12-08T21:21:00.001-05:00

We were able to get our annual Christmas card done with the very patient Angus! No snow on the ground, but they came out pretty good.

Kelly trying to get the big guy to sit next to the tree!! He wanted to play with the dog walking by!!

He was still just long enough to take the pic!!

Good boy!!

Who do you know named Angus??

2011-12-07T20:29:00.002-05:00


Angus T. Jones

Angus Young of AC/DC


A Beefy Angus Cow!

And of course, our Angus!!

You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older. - Anouk Aimee

2011-11-28T20:30:00.005-05:00

Angus at 4 weeks old, about 15 pounds

And Angus at 24 months, about 190 pounds. He has one more year of growth. Can't believe it's been two years already!! He has definitely changed our household!! Love him!!!

The beginning is the most important part of the work. - Plato

2011-11-26T19:23:00.001-05:00

Today the Franklin Dog Park opened. What a great park to take your dog and to socialize with all the dog lovers!! To see the different types of dogs and the love from there masters is great. We will be hanging out there a lot. Please donate to help maintain the park at:

Franklin Dog Park
C/O Dean Bank
21 Main Street, PO Box 307
Franklin, MA 02038

Rules and regulations

Angus and his new pal, Louie the pug

The big guy checking it all out

Hanging out having fun!

We've got ANOTHER holiday to worry about. It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us. - Charlie Brown

2011-11-23T14:44:00.003-05:00

After a storm comes a calm - Matthew Henry

2011-11-19T23:06:00.003-05:00

I think it's safe to say we are all cleaned up from that terrible storm a few weeks back. We lost one tree in our back yard I had to cut up and many other branches in our yard. We were a lot luckier than some of my neighbors. So now we have just regular fall cleanup to finish up before the real snow falls. Lots of leaf raking and gutters to clean.

We are excited to have our town opening our first dog park in about a week. It's been long over due. Thanks to one 13 year old girl, Haley, who goes to Ben Franklin Classical Charter Public School. She started this whole thing as a school project. Good for her!!

Angus at Sharon Dog Park

We have been taking Angus to the Sharon Dog Park which is a great park, just a long ride. We also have taken him to the Hingham dog park, Stoddard's Neck. That also is fantastic, but even a farther ride. What's nice about this park is it has a small beach for your dogs. But it will be nice to have a dog park just a mile away from our house. We look forward to it!! Thanks again to Haley for getting this whole thing rolling.

A bit hot today for Angus. Reached 70 degrees today!

October 2011 Snow Storm

2011-11-01T23:29:00.001-04:00

Another fine weekend in New England!! Never thought we would lose power for 60 plus hours from an ice/snow storm in October. It was a crazy storm that only dropped about three inches but it was a wet, icy, slushy storm with all the leaves still on the trees. That all put together made for a treacherous night on Saturday night/ Sunday morning. Down trees and power lines EVERYWHERE in my town of Franklin, Massachusetts and also the surrounding towns. We just got power back a couple of hours ago from losing it at 1:45 am Sunday morning.

We made the best of it with our generator and fireplaces. Angus still loved playing and eating the snow during the day, and helping me cut up some down trees or at least he thought he was helping me when I would drag the tree branches to the back yard and he would just want to play and try to rip them out of my hands. He seemed to be sleeping a bit more than usual at night probably because of the darkness of the house and it being so cold too.

Angus sleeping and me gazing into the fire.

Tuckered!!

Our town was wise to cancel Halloween until this coming Friday, that is how bad the roads were and how many people did not have power. So the cleanup will commence again tomorrow to have the house ready for the trick-or-treaters. Not sure if Kelly will be dressing up Angus this year, but that's ok, he can help just handing out candy. The kids get a kick out of Angus and he gets a kick out of them. Bring on the candy!!

First Snow Of The Season (ALREADY!!)

2011-10-28T20:42:00.003-04:00

Well, here we go!! The snow falls a little earlier than I thought but Angus really loves the cold weather and snow. He could not wait to get out in the back yard last night and run around in the fluffy stuff!! Of course I had to nudge him down the stairs because he had to be reminded that he can walk on snow!! And the first thing he does when he hits the landing on the stairs? He starts eating the snow. All I could think of is him getting splinters in his dewlap from the wooden deck!! He will do this all winter long instead of drinking from his water goblet.

It will be another fun season with him because I am thinking it's going to be a snowy season! Get your snow blowers ready people and be safe!!