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From playful puppy to bigger than a human in just eight months: Couple document their dog's extraord
Daily MailLife Buzz ^ | 14 October 201510-17-15 | By Andrea Magrath For Daily Mail AustraliaShelya Life Buzz Staff

Posted on 10/17/2015 8:48:46 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic

Alex Dennison and Ashley Lewis should have listened to people. The Australian couple adopted their German Shepherd, Nasra, when she was eight weeks old. The pair were frequently stopped on the street by strangers who complimented the beautiful canine while telling them that, based on the size of her paws and head, she was going to be a big girl.

Dennison and Lewis usually laughed off the warnings. They did, however, create a growth chart by photographing Nasra every month. In the series, the first image starts with Lewis comfortably cradling Nasra to the latest image where the dog is almost as long as her.

And Nasra hasnt stopped growing. Her diet consists of a 44 pound bag of kibbles every month, oats, meat, and of course, treats.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: dog; germanshepherddogs; gsd; puppies; rescue
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To: afraidfortherepublic
Nasra: Once a lapdog, always a lapdog...
LOL
41 posted on 10/17/2015 10:49:18 AM PDT by BigEdLB (Congress will have blood on their hands if anything happens because of the Iran appeasement)
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To: INVAR

Awwwww!! What an adorable!


42 posted on 10/17/2015 10:54:33 AM PDT by Boardwalk
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To: Nacho Bidnith

Those are some fine looking dogs!


43 posted on 10/17/2015 10:55:40 AM PDT by Boardwalk
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To: INVAR

Max is almost a universal name for Sheperds.....in our (then) new neighborhood, three neighbors all had one - and, yes, they were all named Max.


44 posted on 10/17/2015 10:59:27 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (It ain't a "hashtag"....it's a damn pound sign. ###)
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To: Boardwalk

Thank you. They are fine dogs and I consider myself fortunate to have found such a great organization as GSROC.

I would urge anyone considering getting a dog to look into rescue organizations in your area to see if they have a dog for you.

There are few things more satisfying than knowing you’ve saved a good dog’s life.


45 posted on 10/17/2015 11:21:23 AM PDT by Nacho Bidnith (Leftists can see racism everywhere except the mirror)
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To: knarf

I love big dogs, but without a large yard so that would happen far away..........


46 posted on 10/17/2015 11:40:33 AM PDT by doorgunner69
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To: Himyar
A few years ago I adopted what looked like a full blood English Mastiff from the local pound.
They didn't even want me to take her; said she was to sick and she would be put down.
I insisted and threatened to call the local paper if they refused; they made me sign a contract that I would be responsible for all her vet bills and I would never try to bring her back to ANY animal shelter.
After vet bills to the tune of my brand new M1-A1 rifle (which I never did get to purchase) and a significant additional cost for dietary supplements and various anti-biotics and other treatments, she is now my great big beautiful girl.
I weigh 178 in my boots; last vet visit she weighed 217 in her bare paws.
Wish I knew how to post a picture, she is just my great big beautiful girl puppy doggie.
47 posted on 10/17/2015 11:49:48 AM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: JJ_Folderol

Don’t need a new word; just call the BUCKET BRIGADE.


48 posted on 10/17/2015 11:52:28 AM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: Polynikes

I had a Briard that exceeded the standards. He would stand on his hind legs, put his front paws on my shoulders and look me straight in the eyes. Then lick me half to death! I’m 6’3” tall.


49 posted on 10/17/2015 12:01:50 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: afraidfortherepublic; USMCWife6869; Indy Pendance; Still German Shepherd; dervish; Kozak; ...
GERMAN SHEPHERD PING LIST

Flora Berkemeyer

This is a low-volume list………so don’t worry!

(Please Freep-mail me if you’d like to be on or off the list.)

50 posted on 10/17/2015 12:02:19 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: ErnBatavia
Maximus Leonidas - July 30 2010 - February 2, 2015

Max is a fitting name for such a noble breed.

I was devastated after losing him to Rocky Mountain Spotted fever. He was diagnosed only 2 days before he died, and showed no real signs of being sick until the end.

51 posted on 10/17/2015 12:02:45 PM PDT by INVAR ("Fart for liberty, fart for freedom and fart proudly!" - Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Polynikes

No, not necessarily. The dog is indeed at least a long-coat shepherd, and they often look a bit off.

But then, my “fear” is it is a Shiloh/King Shepherd type. I do not know for sure but rumors are that they crossed with Malamutes and the like. Anyway, they are too big and also very square, rather than long, big-built, and straight-legged more like spitz types would be.


52 posted on 10/17/2015 12:08:58 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Nacho Bidnith

Lovely dogs. The last one especially is wonderful build, and looks so much like my last, Tara.


53 posted on 10/17/2015 12:10:13 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: Popman

Yes, actually, doesn’t look that unusual. It’s a long-coat Shepherd (at least), so it can be deceptive with all that fluffy coat.


54 posted on 10/17/2015 12:11:21 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: JJ_Folderol

“I’m currently baby-sitting my daughter’s 200+ lb mastiff, Ted.

There needs to be a new word for drool.”

Well, when we had our pit/bulldog mix, we came to call the drool DOG SLING. She would shake her head and leave strands all over. Sometimes, once it dried you could peal it off dashboards and other smooth surfaces. We called her, Total. Best dog we ever had, but if you messed with either of us you would be “Totaled.”

Why is my keyboard so wet?? I still miss her.


55 posted on 10/17/2015 12:14:50 PM PDT by Tomato lover (Jesus wants to give you forgivness, repent, accept Him as the risen Lord and be saved)
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To: INVAR

Striking name for a stunning Dog!

I’m so sorry for your loss. Heart Ache
The Fragile Circle ~ Good Dog ~


56 posted on 10/17/2015 12:16:41 PM PDT by IwaCornDogs ("There Will Be Bamboozeling" ~ Nobama 08')
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To: the OlLine Rebel

Please add me to the ping list.


57 posted on 10/17/2015 12:25:34 PM PDT by Nacho Bidnith (Leftists can see racism everywhere except the mirror)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

i certainly hope the kibble is gluten free

apparently gluten is harmful to dogs


58 posted on 10/17/2015 12:34:54 PM PDT by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ....carson is the kinder gentler trump)
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To: MeshugeMikey

We got a mutt from the pound. A poodle and a cocker. Fluffy was the sweetest little lady and always cute. Mom cut off her curls one summer and she hid behind the couch for 3 days.


59 posted on 10/17/2015 12:42:59 PM PDT by huldah1776
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To: huldah1776

“Mom cut off her curls one summer and she hid behind the couch for 3 days. “

ahahahaha I can Imagine


60 posted on 10/17/2015 12:43:44 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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