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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 11:00am On Apr 03, 2018
Mobilia:
Beautiful looking dogs....
I can spot a German Shepherd a mile away.....
I am frightened by German Shepherds...but they are one of the most intelligent breeds out there. They are the U.S. Police force's dog of choice.
So what made you decide to get two dogs...?
If you already explained it in the thread, let me know and I'll go back and re-read.
I became a dog lover after my family purchased a 7 week old Pomeranian (who could fit in my hand) and which we had for 15 years.....and then he passed in 2013.
There is nothing like a dog....give it some food, love and care...and he/she is forever loyal...
Was the dog imported or how did you go about purchasing him?
Is he protective of the family and basically a guard-dog for you guys?
Do I just need to go back through the thread and read..lol?
I love the names Murphy and Gustav too...what's the story behind them?
Our dog's name was Simba.

Good morning, I explained everything in the first page but I'll all over again
Murphy was a gift from my aunt whom i assisted in selling her pups (Murphy's litter mates) so she rewarded me with a male pup and i named him "Murphy"

When i first got him, many people brought suggestions and opinions on how to raise him as well as the name to give him so i decided to choose Murphy lol

Gustaf on the other hand is a locally bred working line German shepherd (Nigeria) and not imported, I got his name from my favorite Brazilian player called "GUSTAVO"

So simba lived up to 15 years?? Wow that's nice to hear cheesy

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 11:16am On Apr 03, 2018
01/04/018

Happy easter from Murphy and Gustaf, woke up to see my boys excited and feeling fresh probably celebrating the Easter too lol

Gustaf's coat is getting darker and darker day by day and the furs also growing back as they used to be... Wuoow...

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 11:21am On Apr 03, 2018
Some yummy yummy fresh cow legs for the Easter haha
wink
My mum be like: these boys just dy enjoy grin grin

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 11:27am On Apr 03, 2018
Someone told me to get cod liver as it helps promote the furs and builds a stronger body

Who else use this please??

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by Nobody: 2:05pm On Apr 03, 2018
vincentjk:


Good morning, I explained everything in the first page but I'll all over again
Murphy was a gift from my aunt whom i assisted in selling her pups (Murphy's litter mates) so she rewarded me with a male pup and i named him "Murphy"

When i first got him, many people brought suggestions and opinions on how to raise him as well as the name to give him so i decided to choose Murphy lol

Gustaf on the other hand is a locally bred working line German shepherd (Nigeria) and not imported, I got his name from my favorite Brazilian player called "GUSTAVO"

So simba lived up to 15 years?? Wow that's nice to hear cheesy

How are you? Yes I think I need to re-read from the beginning. I just am so in love with dogs....once you look into those eyes....I tell you....it's all over for me. Their eyes speak to me like nothing else.
I love those names...very unique and befitting for your dogs.
Yes...Simba lived for 15 years!! Pomeranians have a life span between 14-18 years....on average. At full size, he only weighed 10 bs...so you can imagine that I was always holding him...until he wouldn't let me do it as he got older!
However, many don't make it that long.
We were extremely blessed....and he was such a faithful dog!
He lived in the house and ate a specific dog food brand....but we did give him a slice of whole wheat bread every day as a treat which he loved!
He actually got testicular cancer (which he had surgery for) and also developed cataracts in his eyes around 12 years of age.
He ended up having kidney failure (at 15 years)...and passed cry
I miss that dog so much....

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by OfficialEbiz(m): 8:23pm On Apr 03, 2018
vincentjk:
Someone told me to get cod liver as it helps promote the furs and builds a stronger body

Who else use this please??

Boss how do you administer it?
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by emmayayodeji(m): 9:23pm On Apr 03, 2018
Mobilia:
Beautiful looking dogs....
I can spot a German Shepherd a mile away.....
I am frightened by German Shepherds...but they are one of the most intelligent breeds out there. They are the U.S. Police force's dog of choice.
So what made you decide to get two dogs...?
If you already explained it in the thread, let me know and I'll go back and re-read.
I became a dog lover after my family purchased a 7 week old Pomeranian (who could fit in my hand) and which we had for 15 years.....and then he passed in 2013.
There is nothing like a dog....give it some food, love and care...and he/she is forever loyal...
Was the dog imported or how did you go about purchasing him?
Is he protective of the family and basically a guard-dog for you guys?
Do I just need to go back through the thread and read..lol?
I love the names Murphy and Gustav too...what's the story behind them?
Our dog's name was Simba.

15years! Waw
He must be a very important part of your life

You should get a new dog
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 11:35pm On Apr 03, 2018
Mobilia:


How are you? Yes I think I need to re-read from the beginning. I just am so in love with dogs....once you look into those eyes....I tell you....it's all over for me. Their eyes speak to me like nothing else.
I love those names...very unique and befitting for your dogs.
Yes...Simba lived for 15 years!! Pomeranians have a life span between 14-18 years....on average. At full size, he only weighed 10 bs...so you can imagine that I was always holding him...until he wouldn't let me do it as he got older!
However, many don't make it that long.
We were extremely blessed....and he was such a faithful dog!
He lived in the house and ate a specific dog food brand....but we did give him a slice of whole wheat bread every day as a treat which he loved!
He actually got testicular cancer (which he had surgery for) and also developed cataracts in his eyes around 12 years of age.
He ended up having kidney failure (at 15 years)...and passed cry
I miss that dog so much....

Awch I'm sorry for simba's death cry loosing a dog is one of the most painful thing to ever happen to any dog lover

Though he must have made a very company to you people when he was alive

So do you look on to getting another dog/pet?

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 11:37pm On Apr 03, 2018
OfficialEbiz:


Boss how do you administer it?

Just one in the morning and one in the evening
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by Nobody: 2:05am On Apr 04, 2018
emmayayodeji:


15years! Waw
He must be a very important part of your life

You should get a new dog



Yes...I know! He was a very special and blessed dog...
When he died, my dad didn't even want to call and tell me (I lived and worked in a different city)...
It was my brother who called me...and I just had to hang up the phone and cry so long....
Pets become one of the family.....

Ha....you just want to sell me a dog....lol.
I saw your threads....
Very clever how you did that smiley
I will get the right dog (cause I'm not sure just yet what I want) when I am finally settled down...and can fully give it the proper attention that it needs...

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by Nobody: 2:14am On Apr 04, 2018
vincentjk:


Awch I'm sorry for simba's death cry loosing a dog is one of the most painful thing to ever happen to any dog lover

Though he must have made a very company to you people when he was alive

So do you look on to getting another dog/pet?


Thank you for your condolences...I tell you it was so hard....
Losing a pet is like losing a loved one...that thing hurts to the core....
When you really love someone or something...and you lose it....I tell you.....no words to express the pain.
He was Simba "The Triumphant Lion"....cause he looked like a miniature lion ( and of course named after The Lion King).
Your dogs look really healthy and happy.....you clearly love them and I'm sure they know it.

I am moving around a bit for now...so I haven't gotten a dog just yet.
But I absolutely will get one when I settle down and can take care of it.
I don't know if I want a "toy" dog like Simba was...or a gentle giant like Murphy and Gustav.
I sometimes want a dog that I can hold....and if they weigh too much llke your dogs do....then I can't hold them in my arms or them sit in my lap...
I like the idea of having a guard dog (which would mean that the dog would need to be large)...but I really want to hold him (I know I want a boy)...cause that means so much to me.
But I just don't know.
Any suggestions?

P.S. I just saw that meat in the earlier pics above...and shocked
Wow...I almost don't want to know what it is..
Your dogs really eat wild meat...wow!
That's amazing.

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by emmayayodeji(m): 6:28am On Apr 04, 2018
Mobilia:




Yes...I know! He was a very special and blessed dog...
When he died, my dad didn't even want to call and tell me (I lived and worked in a different city)...
It was my brother who called me...and I just had to hang up the phone and cry so long....
Pets become one of the family.....

Ha....you just want to sell me a dog....lol.
I saw your threads....
Very clever how you did that smiley
I will get the right dog (cause I'm not sure just yet what I want) when I am finally settled down...and can fully give it the proper attention that it needs...

Lol funny enough I don't have any dog for sale Now

I just admire your love for dogs

And you don't sound like you grew up in Nigeria.
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by OfficialEbiz(m): 11:06am On Apr 04, 2018
vincentjk:


Just one in the morning and one in the evening

Wat about one a day cause na two gsd I get o.
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by Nobody: 4:39pm On Apr 04, 2018
emmayayodeji:


Lol funny enough I don't have any dog for sale Now

I just admire your love for dogs

And you don't sound like you grew up in Nigeria.


Lol...you don't have any dogs for sale Really? Just kidding...
Those were some adorable dogs I must say!!
Thanks....in used to be scared of ALL dogs...but now it's just a few (Rottweilers, Dobermans, Pit Bulls, German Shephards, etc).

No..wasn't raised in Nigeria. My dad's Nigerian though.
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by emmayayodeji(m): 6:06pm On Apr 04, 2018
Mobilia:



Lol...you don't have any dogs for sale Really? Just kidding...
Those were some adorable dogs I must say!!
Thanks....in used to be scared of ALL dogs...but now it's just a few (Rottweilers, Dobermans, Pit Bulls, German Shephards, etc).

No..wasn't raised in Nigeria. My dad's Nigerian though.

Yeah for now I don't

Are you based in Nigeria?
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by Nobody: 12:12am On Apr 05, 2018
emmayayodeji:


Yeah for now I don't

Are you based in Nigeria?


No sir....I'm not.

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by stevemoore(m): 8:11am On Apr 05, 2018
Wow .... nice and educative thread bro... I'm a lover of canines but I'm yet to get mine � Pls if you av any puppy for sale chat me up on whatsapp 07062800042 but in the meanwhile pls continue with the thread
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by stevemoore(m): 8:23am On Apr 05, 2018
I need a dog tooo �
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 9:17am On Apr 05, 2018
Mobilia:



Thank you for your condolences...I tell you it was so hard....
Losing a pet is like losing a loved one...that thing hurts to the core....
When you really love someone or something...and you lose it....I tell you.....no words to express the pain.
He was Simba "The Triumphant Lion"....cause he looked like a miniature lion ( and of course named after The Lion King).
Your dogs look really healthy and happy.....you clearly love them and I'm sure they know it.

I am moving around a bit for now...so I haven't gotten a dog just yet.
But I absolutely will get one when I settle down and can take care of it.
I don't know if I want a "toy" dog like Simba was...or a gentle giant like Murphy and Gustav.
I sometimes want a dog that I can hold....and if they weigh too much llke your dogs do....then I can't hold them in my arms or them sit in my lap...
I like the idea of having a guard dog (which would mean that the dog would need to be large)...but I really want to hold him (I know I want a boy)...cause that means so much to me.
But I just don't know.
Any suggestions?

P.S. I just saw that meat in the earlier pics above...and shocked
Wow...I almost don't want to know what it is..
Your dogs really eat wild meat...wow!
That's amazing.

Good morning dear mobilia, Sorry for the late replies though I've been kinda busy lately

Sorry for simba's death one more time cry loosing a dog really hurts (only dog lovers would understand this though)

I see you really want to own a dog but maybe you don't have enough space/accomodation or something, so i advise you wait till you get a better free space then you can get yourself one probably a pup

You kinda confused on the breed you should get lol, there are various (large)breeds of dogs today to choose to just suit your lifestyle like the boerboels, German shepherds, pitbulls, dobermans (though kinda rare here in Nigeria) then St Bernards or Maybe bullmasiffs, I personally don't like Caucasians while some toy breeds commonly seen includes; Maltese, Samoyed, Lhasa apsos and maybe other terrier mix sold by some kennels.

You carrying a large breed dog will be good, I know it won't be a problem at all lol

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 9:34am On Apr 05, 2018
OfficialEbiz:


Wat about one a day cause na two gsd I get o.

Bro i don't think one 300mg capsule will be sufficient for a gsd per day o

The truth is that the content of the one i got is 300mg per capsule to it lools kinda "small" while their is a bigger capsule which is 1000mg per capsule with will do just fine if administered one everyday, I'll be getting the 1000mg capsule once this current one finishes

I suggest you get the 1000mg so you will be giving it to your two gsd one capsule a day

Buh blike say dah 1 go cost pass d 1 i bn buy o, I no juz knw bro
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 9:38am On Apr 05, 2018
stevemoore:
Wow .... nice and educative thread bro... I'm a lover of canines but I'm yet to get mine � Pls if you av any puppy for sale chat me up on whatsapp 07062800042 but in the meanwhile pls continue with the thread

A friend currently has two working gsd puppies and they're cousins to gustaf because they're fathered by the same stud, I'll give him your contact

Thanks for the compliments sir

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by OfficialEbiz(m): 1:39pm On Apr 05, 2018
vincentjk:


Bro i don't think one 300mg capsule will be sufficient for a gsd per day o

The truth is that the content of the one i got is 300mg per capsule to it lools kinda "small" while their is a bigger capsule which is 1000mg per capsule with will do just fine if administered one everyday, I'll be getting the 1000mg capsule once this current one finishes

I suggest you get the 1000mg so you will be giving it to your two gsd one capsule a day

Buh blike say dah 1 go cost pass d 1 i bn buy o, I no juz knw bro
Thx for ur response.....how u dy give them, u dy put am for their food or how?
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by Nobody: 1:50pm On Apr 05, 2018
vincentjk:


Good morning dear mobilia, Sorry for the late replies though I've been kinda busy lately

Sorry for simba's death one more time cry loosing a dog really hurts (only dog lovers would understand this though)

I see you really want to own a dog but maybe you don't have enough space/accomodation or something, so i advise you wait till you get a better free space then you can get yourself one probably a pup

You kinda confused on the breed you should get lol, there are various (large)breeds of dogs today to choose to just suit your lifestyle like the boerboels, German shepherds, pitbulls, dobermans (though kinda rare here in Nigeria) then St Bernards or Maybe bullmasiffs, I personally don't like Caucasians while some toy breeds commonly seen includes; Maltese, Samoyed, Lhasa apsos and maybe other terrier mix sold by some kennels.

You carrying a large breed dog will be good, I know it won't be a problem at all lol

Hi my brother,
Thanks a lot. When "he" finally comes into my life, it will be at the right time. I am leaning more towards a large dog this time.....gentle giant.
Take care--be blessed.
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 2:12pm On Apr 05, 2018
OfficialEbiz:

Thx for ur response.....how u dy give them, u dy put am for their food or how?

I dy put am inside der mouth nao, Naso dem dy give dogs drugs
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 2:14pm On Apr 05, 2018
Mobilia:


Hi my brother,
Thanks a lot. When "he" finally comes into my life, it will be at the right time. I am leaning more towards a large dog this time.....gentle giant.
Take care--be blessed.


Alright nice meeting you in this thread

Bye bye
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 4:02pm On Apr 05, 2018
**Throwback Thursday**

These pix were taken around February shortly before Gustaf fell ill, a friend of mine who is also a hardcore dog lover visited us from a very far town about 50 miles away lol

Proper introduction was done and in minutes the boys got along with my dude. He felt so happy taking pictures with Murphy and Gustaf

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by emmayayodeji(m): 5:17pm On Apr 05, 2018
vincentjk:
**Throwback Thursday**

These pix were taken around February shortly before Gustaf fell ill, a friend of mine who is also a hardcore dog lover visited us from a very far town about 50 miles away lol

Proper introduction was done and in minutes the boys got along with my dude. He felt so happy taking pictures with Murphy and Gustaf

I totally relate bro

You just have to introduce the dogs to your friend and if he is a real dog lover they will get along asap grin

Nice dogs you have

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by Nobody: 12:11am On Apr 06, 2018
vincentjk:


Alright nice meeting you in this thread

Bye bye


Oh...I'm not leaving the thread. I plan to continue commenting...
Those pups earlier...my goodness....so, so adorable.
I just saw Murphy and Gustav greeting your friend! Wow....that's how dogs greet a person when they know he/she is harmless..
That black coat looks so shiny and healthy...lovely.
Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 2:01pm On Apr 06, 2018
Yeah sometimes he looks black and shiny but other times he'd she'd everything off and become somehow ugly lol

Pic for attention (@3months)

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 2:05pm On Apr 06, 2018
Gustaf exploring his territory, sometimes i don't just know the colour of this dog, some people say he's a black, grey or mixed colour... I personally know he's a sable colour gsd

The changing of coat is as a result of shedding and other health problems he has faced so far

Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by vincentjk(m): 2:09pm On Apr 06, 2018
There's nothing I'll not see where these boys are o hiaa, I don't even know what to say though it's very funny to me but maybe they need a female to be among them

Am not getting any female dog to avoid stories, I don't even have any plans to breed. I'm just a dog lover.

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Re: Murphy the Boerboel and Gustaf the German shepherd by Mckandre(m): 2:47pm On Apr 06, 2018
vincentjk:
There's nothing I'll not see where these boys are o hiaa, I don't even know what to say though it's very funny to me but maybe they need a female to be among them

Am not getting any female dog to avoid stories, I don't even have any plans to breed. I'm just a dog lover.
bobrisky ti take over grin

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