Happy Birthday to King Capricorn

Coolest mofo that ever lived.....or is it SWAG these days?

Whatever.



Wish I could embed this one.

Awww hell --- one more.

Another dandy, SW. 😉

I can't stop.

Posted by stillwat3r
I don't blame you.

He's so sexy and talented. He's got that yummy half smile Capricorns have. It's always such a noticeable trait in Caps.

Hmmm had no idea it was a Cap thing but, I have the sly half grin.

I'm no Elvis, though.

I don't know shit about astrology -- but I have a Gemini moon......whatever that means. 😄

Hmm,....not sure. I hope I'm not a sociopath. 😢

I have some pretty dramatic moods swings at times, and can be UP today, and DOWN tomorrow -- but mainly during this time of the year.

People get on my nerves. Peoples mannerisms irk me to the point of contempt occasionally (not proud of that one...haha).

For a plain old boring Cap, I'd say I am emotionally complicated and I confuse people without trying.

FML

I don't break down.

I just brood, and have nothing to say. (In the old cave)

My own mind exhausts me. I have to check out and recharge the battery.

Posted by stillwat3r
They need strong life direction.

100% agree.

I'm lost without a purpose.

I need accountability for something/anything 24 hours a day.

I just got a new puppy -- all fixed now.

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Posted by CapTenn

Posted by stillwat3r
They need strong life direction.

100% agree.

I'm lost without a purpose.

I need accountability for something/anything 24 hours a day.

I just got a new puppy -- all fixed now.

haha cute. congratulations. what breed??

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Doberman.

Posted by CapTenn
I don't know shit about astrology -- but I have a Gemini moon......whatever that means. 😄

pfff @ the shit eating grin.

what kind of phrase is that anyways? 'shit-eating grin' it describes a triumphant smile, but eating shit ??_ not a triumph. go figure.

Posted by stillwat3r
wow.... that's the dog i want to get. i'm so jealous.

train him well. pics?

He's my 3rd Dobie .... he will be trained well. No worries.

If I knew how to post a pic from my phone I would. Advice?

He's a red and rust male.

Posted by CreepyPants

Posted by CapTenn
I don't know shit about astrology -- but I have a Gemini moon......whatever that means. 😄

pfff @ the shit eating grin.

what kind of phrase is that anyways? 'shit-eating grin' it describes a triumphant smile, but eating shit ??_ not a triumph. go figure.

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I said sly - not shit eating. 🙂

Shit eating means your are guilty of something I thought?

Posted by Puvati
Happy birthday, Elvis. Love him... But who doesn't? 😛

It's also this Capricorns birthday. David Bowie, although he is somewhat insane, he still has that Capricorn allure. Damn you, caps. -_-

He's embedded on my profile.

Had no idea today with his birthday.

Caps kick ass.

I LOVE HIM

Happy Birthday EP, wherever you are.

You know he's still alive right?

Bruno.

Before ear cropping.

Still got a way to go on the ears.

He's still in a rack, hopefully only one more week though -- to pull that left ear totally erect.

Posted by CapTenn

Posted by CreepyPants

Posted by CapTenn
I don't know shit about astrology -- but I have a Gemini moon......whatever that means. 😄

pfff @ the shit eating grin.

what kind of phrase is that anyways? 'shit-eating grin' it describes a triumphant smile, but eating shit ??_ not a triumph. go figure.

I said sly - not shit eating. 🙂

Shit eating means your are guilty of something I thought?

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i joined the convo without reading the earlier posts. oops. at any rate. there are a few definitions??_ one says embarrassment which seems more relevant to 'eating shit' and might also engender guilt. another describes extreme self-satisfaction.

Happy birthday Elvis

Posted by stillwat3r
wow they are precious!!

What is your view on ear cropping? To physically cut into puppy's ear to suit our sense of aesthetics?

Obviously I am all for it. I spend some good coin getting it done....and still spending.

It's definitely for no other reason than to achieve the look of the Doberman, but his dewclaws were removed and his tail was docked also.

I think the issue is severely overblown to be honest. He had pain meds, and has been his regular old puppy self (buck ass wild).

I get that some don't approve, and its even outlawed in Europe. My preference has to be the classic tough look of the Doberman. If i wanted an overgrown Labrador, I could have save a lot of money.

Same dog btw....

Just before and after pics from the ear crop.

Posted by CapTenn
Bruno.

adoring those eyes. and the color.

"Daddy don't cry" still makes me ball my eyes out...

Posted by caliber

Posted by CapTenn
Bruno.

congrats captenn!!! he's beautiful, i'm so excited for you. show crop??

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Medium crop

And thanks, Cal.

When you get one -- it's tail will already be cut off (in all probability) -- and dewclaws most likely removed.

What about that? Neutering? Spaying? The dog can't talk ya know.

I'm pretty sure if my little Dobie could talk, he'd say .. "Hell yeah dad, crop my ears and make me look like a boss!"


Also, I was circumcised at 2 days old. No one asked me if it was OK, and I didn't have a choice. Just saying. 😉

(If you want a very loose medical reason for it, my vet said that Dobie's with cropped ears have a shit ton less ear issues -- infections, mites, etc. 🙂)

Moist, damp, closed up areas breed things. I figured a gal would understand that. HA - j/k

I hear what you are saying, and you view has gained and is still gaining in popularity.

My vet said that it is not even taught in Veterinary schools any longer, so the only way to learn is from an old school vet with experience. She learned from her mentor that is semi-retired -- and he was the best in the biz in my area. I got a 10% discount for letting her do the procedure while he supervised. She did a great job, too.

So, it seems to be a dying practice anyway. (prepare for backroom botched ear croppings going forward).

I respect your view totally, but I'd like to offer you this for your consideration (I don't think it will change your mind, but I had never even considered this angle).

My vet said that if she had a Dobie she would definitely have it's ears cropped (Classic Doberman look), for no other reason than it lets OTHERS know that this is a Doberman, not a hound or Lab, and it is not a dog to be taken lightly and to be a little more careful with. I thought it was an interesting point that she raised -- it being for the good of other humans.

Anyway, cropped or not, I hope you get your Dobie. They are a noble companion, and guardian -- either way.