Fill in profile information and press save to update. Margaret Brazear![]() Upload your profile picture here. Don´t have a photo? Then just choose an icon below. Name Margaret Brazear Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Region Postcode SG8 5BP Personalise your URL. i,e if your name is John smith you can make your URL www.petstreet.co.uk/johnsmith. Just add the words johnsmith to the box. If it does not save it means someone else is using that extension. Choose your background colour Or choose a background image. Password (for your eyes only) | My Interests In the spring of 2006 I lost my beautiful golden retriever at the age of 13 1/2. I couldn't have another retriever, much as I love the breed, as he just would not have been Sammy. All my life I have wanted a giant dog, but I thought they all had a short life span. Looking on the internet to find out about different breeds, I learned that Newfoundlands have the same life span as retrievers. I was delighted to realise that I could have a giant dog after all. I chose a breeder who had bred lots of champion dogs because I knew that I would get the right temperament and bone structure, even if he cost a bit more. I found out all about the breed before I took the plunge and was recommended to a particular breeder, who had one pup left. He was a little older as he had suffered a hernia, which they had already dealt with. They sent me his photograph and I just knew he ought to be Ferdinand. It just suited him. I bore everyone silly about this dog, as I am besotted with him. Newfies are a very intelligent breed and it didn't take long to train him in the basics. He is so gentle and loving, especially when he comes and lays his head on my lap. I have had to give up the battle and have him chopped, and it has really enhanced his life. I have never had a dog as oversexed as him, but now after a year, I can let him off his lead again and not worry that he is going to jump on the smaller dogs (and lets face it, they are all smaller). I can have visitors again without warning them not to turn their backs on him! Every night when he sees me locking doors and turning off lights, he climbs up onto my bed in the hope I will let him stay. I always drag him off, as there is not room for both of us! In the morning he will come in and lay himself down next to me. I would love to hear from anyone who has a Newfie and willing to share their experiences. My Blog 27 May 2008 21:12 Anyone who wants to chat with other giant dog lovers, you will find us... 0 Comments My Message Wall 05 Jan 2009 22:33 ha ha bless em we all spoil our dogs a bit too much but we like it ha ha ha i have to bring a toy or treat infor mine other wise she goes in a sulk with me ha ha shes a right little diva lol 03 Jan 2009 22:00 awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww i have to say you have the cutest dogs in the world omg if they were mine they would be sooooo spoilt ha ha ha 12 Dec 2008 16:26 Just had a look in your albums Margaret...Hasnt Joshua grown hes beautiful. well they both are. Let me know next time u upload some. 05 Aug 2008 16:12 My comments Thanks for your comments and advice about m puppy. I will do what you advise. I just want to do right by him. 03 Aug 2008 12:43 Joshua is fine now, Catherine. That vet might come across as a pratt, and I still don´t think he knows anything about giant breeds, but he certainly sorted Josh out in a hurry. He is back to his usual mischievious self and I am just hoping the weather stays cool. My Forum Discussions 07 Oct 2008 17:27 From the Topic: 9 Posts | My Human Friends 10 Friends You must log in to ask or accept friendship. |