Sam
It just so happens that I have the best dog in Yuma, and possibly in the entire world.
As you can plainly see he is always alert and attentive to my every need. He's not spoiled, really. He NEEDS that pillow to keep his head up and searching the surrounding for any threat to me. And yes, that is my couch, but I really hardly ever need it unless guests come when he abandons it with out fuss.
See? My friend Don came for a cup of coffee this morning and Sam readily gave up his place. Good dog.
Sam is half Rhodesian Ridgeback and half something, probably boxer. I've had him 3 years, got him from the Pound. He truly is a wonderful dog, he's been incredibly easy to train because he really wants to be a good boy. He's gentle and loving and all I could ask for in a companion.
He does have co parents. Erv and Nancy split time with Sam so I can ride off on a motorcycle when I feel the need. I think Nancy spoils him mercilessly :)
He's roughly 2 feet (.67m) at the front shoulder and weighs about 70 lbs. (33 kg) just the perfect size.
I love that dog!
He makes sure you have your guests comfortable!
It looks like a great loyal friend.
He can be a pest when people visit, but he just melts everybody. He's so likeable and insistent that EVERYBODY caves in to him in minutes. Don calls him 'little brother' and they are famous friends. I actually think Don comes as often as he does to see Sam rather than me :)
Oh your dog looks like a really loyal and kind dog, so sweet!
He's just the best. I mean that entirely. He is a seriously good dog.
I have a low fence around my property. The first time I let him out (and watched from the house, he was on his own) he went over the fence to the neighbor's yard to visit with them.
I went and grabbed him and explained to him that he needed to stay in our yard unless I took him out. 3 years and he hasn't jumped the fence again. That's the kind of dog he is.
He learned so quickly!!! That dog loves you so much!!!
That's a good boy, always on the look out for threats. It's all about situational awareness Sam! :)
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Sam is incredibly situationally alert. So long as the situation is right in front of him and he is awake :)
Haha, well, it seems he's got all bases covered then; You're safe as houses. :)
ENGAGEtokens.I myself have never had a Big Dog, the biggest I was slightly less than half the size of Sam, but in a game of tug-a-war I would have put her up against any she was so strong, she was half Australian Shepard and half Alaska Husky.I had one friend who thought he was tough, and she almost broke his arm, he was foolishly playing over the arm of the chair, and he knew better.
Believe it or not, Sam has a 'softer mouth' than even my springer. When I first got him I figured him for a 'tug of war' sort. I bought one of those woven rope things and just couldn't interest him in it.
The rope thing is laying out in the yard, I see it every now and again.
My aussie/husky mix loved her tug o war ropes, I had a friend who would visit, (our dogs got along well), but his dog just was not a tug-o-war dog either.
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Ahahaha. Sam's idea is "If you want it, you can have it". He has another idea too. "If you want me to go get it why did you throw it away?" He doesn't fetch, either. :)
Good Sam, he knows what a Dog's Life is all about. Others doing for him. Like why scratch my own ear, when I can lay my head on this soft body and get a free ear massage.
Ahahahaha. Yes. I can tell which ear needs scratching by the direction he approaches.
ENGAGEtokens.Haha. That dog looks like he rules the house. What does "got him from the Pound" mean. I am using a translator and I am not sure I got the idea there.
From the pound means he was in a rescue shelter. He was found on a busy highway and quarantined for two weeks until anyone could see him. I got him on the second day he was available. I KNEW I wanted that dog.
Oh, I see. Interesting all the controls and cares animals have over there. I can understand that kind of love-at-first-sight feeling. It's great when that happens.
Rescue pets are the best ever @bigtom13 You know exactly what I mean when I say my Sammi Jo rescued us.
sounds like Sam has hit the best human ever lottery like our fur kits have. I just wish We could save more of them...
Yep. Rescue pets are the best. Sam's done quite well with me and he thinks my training is near complete. :)
Sam has done well with his humans. I can't believe how good Erv and Nancy are with him, too. They are going to get him for a week or two starting Monday. They have a dog slobber deficit in their lives :)
Perhaps he may be the best dog in Yuma, but not in the whole world, hahaha on this side of the world would have competition with my little dog Dorie... SHE is the best of the world 😂
Btw, he´s gorgeous
Dorie might possibly maybe mentioned in the same breath as Sam but he's got to be the leading contender :)
Neeh i don´t think so😒😂
OK then. I respect your opinion and your right to it. It just so happens I don't agree with it
Hahahahaha ok i see you are funny😂 have a nice day friend!
Awww your dog is super cute 😍
He is a good looking boy. One of our neighbors called him 'her'. She said she just assumed he was a girl because she was so pretty.
I'm lucky Sam didn't need therapy :)
Wait till @scubahead calls Sam fat...
Sammi Jo is still in therapy over that bullshit. Lmao
I may have learned my lesson. I saw that look of pure undiluted hatred Sammi Jo gave me
She def has some weird looks @scubahead. I have learned, & I have the scars to prove it.
Now it is yes ma'am Sam, whatever you wanna do is fine.
Be glad your not a window squeegy. She hates those fuckers. I am gonna give her one soon. She has been trying to kill one for 10+ years... Lmao
He is handsome actually 😃
You have such a great friend 👍
He really is a friend, and a handsome duck at that. ALL the girls like Sam (which works out well for me :))
I like him too 😃🤣
Ha, Sam sounds like he has the 'good dog' part down pat! Surely Sam would enjoy going on motorcycle rides too?
I have seriously considered buying a side car for Sam :) He does have the good dog part down pat. Long as there is food in the pan :)
If you ever do get the sidecar, please take photos, this I would love to see!
I have a mentor there. Guy I've met on the road a bunch of times. I'm going to give you a link to his website and let you fall down the rabbit hole at your leisure (or not). Side car and a dog are the start of the story...
http://theoasisofmysoul.com/
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I look forward to this rabbit hole, hopefully it doesn't make my wanderlust act up too bad :)
Nice pictures, I felt tenderness when I saw them, maybe because of your writing I don't know.
I like big dogs but for others I prefer small or medium ones for me
Thank you for sharing the photos @bigtom13
I'm sure it's more than his looks, but he inspires tenderness and good feelings in people.
I forgot part of his story: He spent several months being a service dog to a woman that was in long term Hospice care. He was so gentle and attentive it was hard to believe. The nurses were completely captivated by Sam too.
Sam's beautiful life was one of service and he was rewarded with an excellent father. 🤗👍