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Traded A Benjamin For A New Mini, Saved A Dog, And Made A Greek Pork Loin

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,540
    SmokeyPitt said:
    Great score on the mini and that is one handsome looking pup.  We just got our 3rd dog not long ago.   I did one of the DNA tests because I was curious. The shelter said he was mostly great Pyrenees but he doesn't look anything like that breed to me.  I got the Widsom Panel test off Amazon for $60 and the test confirmed he is mostly great Pyr. and boxer with a lot of other stuff mixed in including some lab.  It was pretty cool to see the results and they also predicted his weight (70-110 lbs). 


    @SmokeyPitt Thanks for the tip on the test. What a good looking dog! You are a busy guy with 3 dogs and family!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,540
    EggNashville said:
    Good for you buddy! Love my pups and my mini.  Great read on a Sunday morning. 
    @EggNashville Thanks for reading! 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,663
    no human food =) if you slip make sure its the last bite, no begging at the table.  my dog gets a hardboiled egg once a day, shells and all, and the last bite of any sandwich on the boat B)
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • WeberWho
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    20stone said:
    Great post about a great day!

    I've got to say, I am mostly anti-pup, as I have too many relatives that don't train their dogs, but that one's a keeper.

    As for training him to eat off the egg, make sure to teach him to burp it first to avoid flashback.  You don't want him burning his whiskers off.
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,540
    stompbox said:
    Awesome thread!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • WeberWho
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    nhk19 said:
    Great post!  Dogs are so cool. We have 4.  Enjoy the unconditional love.  
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • DieselkW
    DieselkW Posts: 915
    Great find, that little retriever is a great first dog, friendly and loyal. Should respond quickly to training.

    Here's our little rescue Sedona, a 1 year old lab mix who wandered into our yard last summer:

    We tried to find her owner, but no one claimed her. Two weeks went by, we had her vaccinated, spayed, chipped, and gave her a name. She's my 4th dog.

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  • KKorkmaz
    KKorkmaz Posts: 150
    What a handsome little man, congrats!!!
    Chicago, Illinois
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    @WeberWho - thanks!  I was categorically opposed to the last 2 dogs.  The wife and kids agreed to take complete responsibility and I wouldn't have any work.  Hold on a minute I have to go walk the dog and clean out his cage...brb.

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,540
    edited June 2016
    ibanda said:
    Great deal! Great looking dog! You realize you just trained your new pup to eat directly off the egg. Watch out next time he might eat your dinner! 

    Can you tell us what you stuffed the pork loin with?


    Thanks! @ibanda
    Just a matter of time before I have my own devastated thread....

    Here is the recipe I followed:

    http://noreeats.blogspot.com/2012/01/greek-stuffed-pork-roast.html?m=1
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • WeberWho
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    Dobie said:
    When I saw the pic of the pup with the toy on the egg, I thought it was another devastated story. You had a great day. Dogs are better than people, enjoy.
    @Dobie Haha thanks!  I completely understand how dogs can be better than people at times
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 6,134
    Great post! Congrats.

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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    I really enjoyed this post! 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    I :love: this post!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,188
    Nice job on all three fronts. This is my first dog as well. Most of the time his name is Winston, but the wife will call him DumDum and Sir Barks Alot. During Basketball season I call him HAVOC on game days. 

    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,540
    fishlessman said:
    no human food =) if you slip make sure its the last bite, no begging at the table.  my dog gets a hardboiled egg once a day, shells and all, and the last bite of any sandwich on the boat B)
    @fishlessman Can I ask why eggs? I'd imagine it has some type of health benefits for them if it's a daily routine 

    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,540
    DieselkW said:
    Great find, that little retriever is a great first dog, friendly and loyal. Should respond quickly to training.

    Here's our little rescue Sedona, a 1 year old lab mix who wandered into our yard last summer:

    We tried to find her owner, but no one claimed her. Two weeks went by, we had her vaccinated, spayed, chipped, and gave her a name. She's my 4th dog.
    @DieselkW Looks like she found a good family. Good looking dog
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • WeberWho
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    shtgunal3 said:
    Great post! Congrats.
    @shtgunal3 Hey thanks!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
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    Hans61 said:
    I really enjoyed this post! 
    @Hans61 Thanks for reading!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
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    NPHuskerFL said:
    I :love: this post!
    @NPHuskerFL Much appreciated! 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
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    500 said:
    Nice job on all three fronts. This is my first dog as well. Most of the time his name is Winston, but the wife will call him DumDum and Sir Barks Alot. During Basketball season I call him HAVOC on game days. 

    @500 Thanks! Nice looking dog. I've been nice so far with names. I've called him a punk a few times. I'm sure it's going to change as he starts test his limits
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • fishlessman
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    WeberWho said:
    fishlessman said:
    no human food =) if you slip make sure its the last bite, no begging at the table.  my dog gets a hardboiled egg once a day, shells and all, and the last bite of any sandwich on the boat B)
    @fishlessman Can I ask why eggs? I'd imagine it has some type of health benefits for them if it's a daily routine 

    could be wives tail but always heard eggs were good for the coat, my vet says the shells are also good for calcium and protein.  my dog is a highly active french britt so i have no problem feeding him a little extra, its nothing for him to chase the wheeler 15 to 20 miles done the road full boogie while he dodges trees through the woods =) you have to watch what you feed labs though, they have a tendency to fatten up after the first 2 years
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • setdahook
    setdahook Posts: 284
    Awesome story the pup will be your best friend in no time at all. 
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  • WeberWho
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    KKorkmaz said:
    What a handsome little man, congrats!!!
    @KKorkmaz Thank you!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
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    fishlessman said:
    WeberWho said:
    fishlessman said:
    no human food =) if you slip make sure its the last bite, no begging at the table.  my dog gets a hardboiled egg once a day, shells and all, and the last bite of any sandwich on the boat B)
    @fishlessman Can I ask why eggs? I'd imagine it has some type of health benefits for them if it's a daily routine 

    could be wives tail but always heard eggs were good for the coat, my vet says the shells are also good for calcium and protein.  my dog is a highly active french britt so i have no problem feeding him a little extra, its nothing for him to chase the wheeler 15 to 20 miles done the road full boogie while he dodges trees through the woods =) you have to watch what you feed labs though, they have a tendency to fatten up after the first 2 years
    @fishlessman Thanks for the explanation. Definitely will be watching his weight. Our friends have a 7 year old lab and it's a big dog. They guess his weight will be around 60-65 lbs. Hopefully not too much bigger than that 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • WeberWho
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    setdahook said:
    Awesome story the pup will be your best friend in no time at all. 
    @setdahook Thanks! He's been great dog so far. He jumped up in my truck this morning when I was grabbing something out of it. He thought he was going for a ride. Fun stuff!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • GATraveller
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    Great post!!  My last 3 dogs have been rescues and doubt I'll ever get anything different.  

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  • WeberWho
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    GATraveller said:
    Great post!!  My last 3 dogs have been rescues and doubt I'll ever get anything different.  
    @GATraveller Thanks and nice to know about the success stories with the rescues 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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