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Blue Ribbon Baby!

Posted on July 7, 2011

It’s official!  Spanky is a show dog. For his debut, we competed in the Southern Maryland Kennel Club Dog Show at the Bel Alton Fairgrounds on July 2, 2011.  Thanks to Pat Jarvis for the wonderful photos!  The show catalog and results: http://www.infodog.com/RESULTS/2011172903/201117290336300.HTM … Continue reading →

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Spanky Learns to Swim

Posted on June 13, 2011

So I had this crazy idea that I wanted Spanky to learn to swim. My logic was as follows: any mastiff who lives long enough is probably going to get arthritis. So I thought, wouldn’t it be great to introduce … Continue reading →

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Best in Play

Posted on April 10, 2011

Spanky went to the Chesapeake Mastiff Club Fun Match today. He had a blast leaping on any dog that ventured within reach and torturing his littermate sister, Darla. It was also Spanky’s first long car ride, so I was a … Continue reading →

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Say Cheese!

Posted on March 24, 2011

My friend Bryan is a talented photographer who would probably own all manner of giant smooshy-faced puppies, if he could. He has a knack for capturing the animal’s spirit and personality, that can only come from being a true lover … Continue reading →

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Etc… etc… etc…

Posted on March 17, 2011

A collection of things not cohesive enough to own their own post. 03/17/2011: Spanky learned the joys of the slide and can’t get enough of it!

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The Stair Master

Posted on March 13, 2011

…or should I say “Stairs Mastered!” Thank goodness Mr. Spanky Pants can now navigate our 3-story townhome completely independently of my poor, aching back. Based on how quickly Spanky was growing, I could tell he was going to have to … Continue reading →

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We Are Family

Posted on March 6, 2011

Spanky went for a visit to see his littermate brother, Augie (aka “dark” puppy). Spanky popped right out of the car and ran into Augie’s house like he owned it, chasing Augie up half a flight of stairs in the … Continue reading →

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Follow the Leader

Posted on March 4, 2011

As an only puppy in the house, Spanky has the benefit of my undivided attention, but he also misses out on some of the advantages of modeling behavior after an older, trained dog. I have no doubt Diesel would have … Continue reading →

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One New Thing

Posted on February 23, 2011

In true Chinese “Tiger Mom” style, I have so many hopes for Spanky and the things I would love to do with him: therapy work, conformational showing, rally… Some of these things will be up to him and who he … Continue reading →

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Introducing… Woodmarks No Girls Allowed

Posted on February 22, 2011

This will be my first attempt at a blog (thank you Adri for giving me the idea!), although it think it will likely be more of a photo blog/showcase for my adorable puppy, than a witty collections of thoughts. But … Continue reading →

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