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Blessed with a big hunk of love. He protects us, entertains us, obeys us (and disobeys us when he really feels the need). Individually, he has stolen the heart of every member of this family with his quirky ways. With his intelligence, his adorable looks, His efficient guard dog behavior, letting strangers know with just a “look” that he is watching them”. His need to sniff and inspect any parcel delivered or “new” item introduced to the house, His gentleness, his eagerness to please, his childlike pleasure when offered a new toy, or a walk in the park, The dance he does when any one of us comes home accompanied by yelps of delight and the gift of his slobbery toy that he brings to greet us, His contentment to just lie about in the same room when it’s time for the family to relax. We are endeared by his carefulness to avoid obstacles as he walks around the house, in ore at the huge size he has become. We are touched by his little whimpers when one of us leaves, and by his vigilance watching the gate at about the time they routinely return home. The ouch of his weight as he “accidentally” treads on your toe if he is being ignored. His slobbery “kisses”, his need to rip to shreds in the shortest possible time, every expensive indestructible toy we buy him. His willingness to sit quietly beside the family member who is ill or sad, not demanding attention, but silently just “being there”. Now I found a site called Bullmastiff Lovers. To my amazement, so many adore their Bullmastiffs, and I see they all have the same wonderful traits.

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Date: 1/3/2024 5:45:00 PM
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/never_enough_1420937 The links of Brix are in accessible. Self-publishing my "Doggy Limerick Circus" Book. The tribute to Brix will be included in the book. Please soupmail me links of Brix you would like and be willing to contribute. All my best Wendy. Robert
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Date: 1/4/2024 2:05:00 AM
Robert I would be only too happy for you to include anything in your book, however any of my poetry under the name Wendy Horder, I deleted when I was banned from Soup. My poems were showing up on a different sight under someone else's name. I do still have the notes I wrote when composing a lot of my poems. I will see if there any of our gorgeous mutt that I can reconstruct. If you Soup mail me your Email Address I can send you photos as well if you want them.
Date: 1/3/2024 10:37:00 AM
What a gorgeous picture of Brix, except you cut one paw. I couldn't access the links you gave Robert of Brix. Hoping you are feeling better and wishing you a Healthy New Year! It's a fine tribute, SV! Hunk of burning love
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Date: 11/27/2023 7:35:00 AM
What a handsome and stately gentleman! Who could not love that face, Svvie? So cute in your description of the hunk. :)
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Date: 11/27/2023 8:38:00 AM
He is honestly a wonder dog. We talk to him as if he was a child and i know its hard to believe, but he understands everything we say to him.. If I am eating something and he gives a lil whimper, I say go in the kitchen Dad might give you some, he trots into the kitchen and gives the same lil whimper. That's just a tiny example, but that's the way we speak to him, and he understands everything. lol OK I know I sound crazy but visitors see it and are amazed. The minute the team walk off the field on TV he gets up off the lounge and waits by his harness for Merv to take him for a short walk around the block. He knows they don't go until the footy game is over. My son comes over twice a week and takes him to the park for a long walk and run. Love your comment Thanks my lovely friend.

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