atsaubrey 0 #1 March 16, 2007 6 week old Rotty. I ended up choosing the runt of the litter just cause he is too darn cute. Unfortunatley the next day he went to the vet, when I got him we noticed his one eye seemed to be slightly smaller than the other and almost as if one side of his fac was slightly "flatter" than the other. i asked the vet if he would grow out of it but after the exam he said the poor thing had some nerve damage on that side of his face and he doesnt have 100% muscle control in that area. With the lack of muscle control he doesnt blink his one eye when you touch close to it and that might be a issue in the future becase he might not get proper lubrication of the eye. He might adapt to it and might not have any issues though. As for the rest of the muscle issues his face will probably look a bit lopsided and he will definately look different. so with that my dog will be noticeable like a person with a hairlip. The vet said it was not genetic but was probably damaged during birth or while in the womb (litter was a large 11 puppies). the breeder offered me another pup or my money back but in the 18 hours we had him he was already part of the family and there was no way I was letting him go. I can't believe how fast these lil guys can attach to your heart. Now we are fighting the battle of poopy outside, he sure likes the carpet in the dining room now though"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #2 March 16, 2007 So, what's his name? He sure is a cutie!! But, he won't stay small for long. It's amazing how fast they grow! Enjoy your new bundle of joy! "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifall 0 #3 March 16, 2007 You get attached almost instantly. I know that for sure. We just recently got a new Flat Coat Retriever and he has a bit of an overbite. The breeder said it was a flaw but I think it makes him unique. Everyone has flaws and if its just a little physical one, well I can take that.edit: cute put by the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites willard 0 #4 March 16, 2007 I've had a couple "litter runts" before and never regretted them. They are fighters (not in the mean sense) and have a toughness and resilience that can't be matched. I don't think his physical problem will be much of a problem at all. He has toughed it out this long and survived, so I'm willing to bet he can handle anything life throws at him. Great looking pup! What's his name? You could call him Sly, after Stallone. He had nerve damage to his face when born, that's why one side of his face sags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites keka 0 #5 March 16, 2007 he's so cute!!!!!!!! loved the last picture! I wish I could have a puppy, but I wouldn't have the time to take care of it, so I don't think it's fairhttp://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites porpoishead 8 #6 March 16, 2007 awesome lookin puppy bud!! theyre funny to watch at that stage, enjoy bro, you'll have a big beast in no time.if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #7 March 16, 2007 oops forgot to tell you his name. Guinness Woden Carter. I cut out the Guinness (beer) lable from a can and super glued it to his food dish. the dish is all black and you cant even tell I did, it looks soo cool in my opinion."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cjsgrlsx3 0 #8 March 16, 2007 Cute pup! Hang a bell at the back door, or whatever door he goes out to potty. Low enough for him to reach it but not on the door. Everytime you go out the door for him to potty ring it for him. Make sure he is standing at the door. After a few days he will ring the bell on his own to go out to potty. It works great. He may ring it to go out to play also. But that will be worked through. I've done it twice and it worked great. This will prevent him from barking when he wants to go out also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #9 March 16, 2007 I will try that GREAT idea!"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyflyer77 0 #10 March 16, 2007 Too CUTE!!! Great choice! Who cares if he's not perfect by CKC, AKA, whatever. He will love you for giving him a great chance at life. Look at all the cute expressions he will give you because of his condition. Love your new baby! If I stand on my tip toes, I can see the weekend from here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites virgin-burner 1 #11 March 16, 2007 i've never had the pleasure of watching my babe when it was still a puppy.. but i'm sure she looked a little like yours.. still cute, but a monster too now..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites willard 0 #12 March 16, 2007 Quoteoops forgot to tell you his name. Guinness Woden Carter. I cut out the Guinness (beer) lable from a can and super glued it to his food dish. the dish is all black and you cant even tell I did, it looks soo cool in my opinion. Cool name! So when he gets older you can say, "Guinness! Get me a Guinness!" and he will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fallinbear 0 #13 March 16, 2007 Awwww.... I have a runt, too. He's a lab / chow mix and HE is the best dog in the world. He's smarter than the average dog, definately more in tune with what's going on around him, and by far the best thing that's ever happened to me. If you believe in any kind of order to the universe and what happens to us in life, then you know how I got my pooch. It was meant to be. I'm happy that you've found a good master. Good luck with housebreaking...that's another thing I got lucky with. I can't imagine life without my dog and I shudder to think how (or if) I could ever replace the comfort I have knowing that my dog is at home waiting and protecting...waiting and protecting. I would be a better person if I could be one tenth of the person my dog is.... here he is....I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #14 March 16, 2007 i love rotties for their protective nature. I had two cars and a bunch of stuff stolen outta my garage all in one night. Now I have the best alarm system there is, he wont sleep thru the robbery like I did and would imagine the will take off in a hurry when they hear him inside ready to kick their asses. That isn't why I bought him by any means but it is comforting to know he can alert you and scare the crap outta people if need be. Funny thing with them though is they normally become big pussies once the "new" people to them are in the house and they understand it is ok for them to be there."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fallinbear 0 #15 March 16, 2007 I'm right there with you, man! Once they know someone it doesn't matter anymore. But that bark is enough to dissuade just about anyone who doesn't know the dog from doing something stupid! I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DFWAJG 4 #16 March 17, 2007 you are such....a girl! I kinda like that in a guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #17 March 17, 2007 Cracking little beast.... You'll not be bathing him like that for too much longer.. Have fun. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #18 March 17, 2007 I am like a real dad with him. As for the bath, he is getting another one today and I hope he gets used to them and likes them so it wont be a big deal when he is 130lbs+"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sd-slider 0 #19 March 17, 2007 And his Anvil Brother # is......? Great lookin' pup bro.Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #20 March 19, 2007 I don't think (and hope he won't) make the wieght limit to make it to Anvil Bro status"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #21 March 19, 2007 what a cutie! I have a friend involved with ROtti Rescue here in FL. One of hers loves to swim! It's hilarious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #22 March 19, 2007 yep it gets super hot here in the Cal Valley and I hope he loves to swim too, something for him to enjoy when we get the 110 degree days. It will be fun with him up on the lake."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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willard 0 #4 March 16, 2007 I've had a couple "litter runts" before and never regretted them. They are fighters (not in the mean sense) and have a toughness and resilience that can't be matched. I don't think his physical problem will be much of a problem at all. He has toughed it out this long and survived, so I'm willing to bet he can handle anything life throws at him. Great looking pup! What's his name? You could call him Sly, after Stallone. He had nerve damage to his face when born, that's why one side of his face sags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keka 0 #5 March 16, 2007 he's so cute!!!!!!!! loved the last picture! I wish I could have a puppy, but I wouldn't have the time to take care of it, so I don't think it's fairhttp://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 8 #6 March 16, 2007 awesome lookin puppy bud!! theyre funny to watch at that stage, enjoy bro, you'll have a big beast in no time.if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #7 March 16, 2007 oops forgot to tell you his name. Guinness Woden Carter. I cut out the Guinness (beer) lable from a can and super glued it to his food dish. the dish is all black and you cant even tell I did, it looks soo cool in my opinion."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsgrlsx3 0 #8 March 16, 2007 Cute pup! Hang a bell at the back door, or whatever door he goes out to potty. Low enough for him to reach it but not on the door. Everytime you go out the door for him to potty ring it for him. Make sure he is standing at the door. After a few days he will ring the bell on his own to go out to potty. It works great. He may ring it to go out to play also. But that will be worked through. I've done it twice and it worked great. This will prevent him from barking when he wants to go out also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #9 March 16, 2007 I will try that GREAT idea!"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyflyer77 0 #10 March 16, 2007 Too CUTE!!! Great choice! Who cares if he's not perfect by CKC, AKA, whatever. He will love you for giving him a great chance at life. Look at all the cute expressions he will give you because of his condition. Love your new baby! If I stand on my tip toes, I can see the weekend from here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #11 March 16, 2007 i've never had the pleasure of watching my babe when it was still a puppy.. but i'm sure she looked a little like yours.. still cute, but a monster too now..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #12 March 16, 2007 Quoteoops forgot to tell you his name. Guinness Woden Carter. I cut out the Guinness (beer) lable from a can and super glued it to his food dish. the dish is all black and you cant even tell I did, it looks soo cool in my opinion. Cool name! So when he gets older you can say, "Guinness! Get me a Guinness!" and he will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fallinbear 0 #13 March 16, 2007 Awwww.... I have a runt, too. He's a lab / chow mix and HE is the best dog in the world. He's smarter than the average dog, definately more in tune with what's going on around him, and by far the best thing that's ever happened to me. If you believe in any kind of order to the universe and what happens to us in life, then you know how I got my pooch. It was meant to be. I'm happy that you've found a good master. Good luck with housebreaking...that's another thing I got lucky with. I can't imagine life without my dog and I shudder to think how (or if) I could ever replace the comfort I have knowing that my dog is at home waiting and protecting...waiting and protecting. I would be a better person if I could be one tenth of the person my dog is.... here he is....I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #14 March 16, 2007 i love rotties for their protective nature. I had two cars and a bunch of stuff stolen outta my garage all in one night. Now I have the best alarm system there is, he wont sleep thru the robbery like I did and would imagine the will take off in a hurry when they hear him inside ready to kick their asses. That isn't why I bought him by any means but it is comforting to know he can alert you and scare the crap outta people if need be. Funny thing with them though is they normally become big pussies once the "new" people to them are in the house and they understand it is ok for them to be there."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fallinbear 0 #15 March 16, 2007 I'm right there with you, man! Once they know someone it doesn't matter anymore. But that bark is enough to dissuade just about anyone who doesn't know the dog from doing something stupid! I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DFWAJG 4 #16 March 17, 2007 you are such....a girl! I kinda like that in a guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #17 March 17, 2007 Cracking little beast.... You'll not be bathing him like that for too much longer.. Have fun. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #18 March 17, 2007 I am like a real dad with him. As for the bath, he is getting another one today and I hope he gets used to them and likes them so it wont be a big deal when he is 130lbs+"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sd-slider 0 #19 March 17, 2007 And his Anvil Brother # is......? Great lookin' pup bro.Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #20 March 19, 2007 I don't think (and hope he won't) make the wieght limit to make it to Anvil Bro status"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #21 March 19, 2007 what a cutie! I have a friend involved with ROtti Rescue here in FL. One of hers loves to swim! It's hilarious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites atsaubrey 0 #22 March 19, 2007 yep it gets super hot here in the Cal Valley and I hope he loves to swim too, something for him to enjoy when we get the 110 degree days. It will be fun with him up on the lake."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
fallinbear 0 #13 March 16, 2007 Awwww.... I have a runt, too. He's a lab / chow mix and HE is the best dog in the world. He's smarter than the average dog, definately more in tune with what's going on around him, and by far the best thing that's ever happened to me. If you believe in any kind of order to the universe and what happens to us in life, then you know how I got my pooch. It was meant to be. I'm happy that you've found a good master. Good luck with housebreaking...that's another thing I got lucky with. I can't imagine life without my dog and I shudder to think how (or if) I could ever replace the comfort I have knowing that my dog is at home waiting and protecting...waiting and protecting. I would be a better person if I could be one tenth of the person my dog is.... here he is....I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #14 March 16, 2007 i love rotties for their protective nature. I had two cars and a bunch of stuff stolen outta my garage all in one night. Now I have the best alarm system there is, he wont sleep thru the robbery like I did and would imagine the will take off in a hurry when they hear him inside ready to kick their asses. That isn't why I bought him by any means but it is comforting to know he can alert you and scare the crap outta people if need be. Funny thing with them though is they normally become big pussies once the "new" people to them are in the house and they understand it is ok for them to be there."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallinbear 0 #15 March 16, 2007 I'm right there with you, man! Once they know someone it doesn't matter anymore. But that bark is enough to dissuade just about anyone who doesn't know the dog from doing something stupid! I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #16 March 17, 2007 you are such....a girl! I kinda like that in a guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 March 17, 2007 Cracking little beast.... You'll not be bathing him like that for too much longer.. Have fun. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #18 March 17, 2007 I am like a real dad with him. As for the bath, he is getting another one today and I hope he gets used to them and likes them so it wont be a big deal when he is 130lbs+"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #19 March 17, 2007 And his Anvil Brother # is......? Great lookin' pup bro.Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #20 March 19, 2007 I don't think (and hope he won't) make the wieght limit to make it to Anvil Bro status"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #21 March 19, 2007 what a cutie! I have a friend involved with ROtti Rescue here in FL. One of hers loves to swim! It's hilarious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #22 March 19, 2007 yep it gets super hot here in the Cal Valley and I hope he loves to swim too, something for him to enjoy when we get the 110 degree days. It will be fun with him up on the lake."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
