HUGE 200lbs Mastiff turns into a beached whale

[@GirlWithTheDogs]

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[@wholelottapurrring5392]

I read this as new furry bandanas 😃 May I have one made by Winston please 😉

[@Joshua-qm3um]

You are selling furry bananas?

[@mia.angel.english]

My dog is bigger

[@TheEleonore18]

I have a question about your t-shirts. Did you collaborate with Dean russo or asked permission to use his artwork on them? I would love to buy some of the shirts because i love his artstyle but only if i´m sure he is in on this. I ask because i didn´t saw his name mentioned in the description

[@RBFBettyCrew]

Oh wow, I wish I'd waited for a few more weeks to place my order. The yellow one would have been awesome for my crew!

[@TheMaybebaby90]

“…they were bred to be ferocious war dogs”. Winston: *Today, I’m a walrus*

[@theemanfamily]

His breath smells like fish so I’d say yes, he is a walrus everyday

[@katel1849]

beast walrus though

[@rosieturner4114]

This comment 🏆 wins lol 😂

[@kamallb4650]

But I won't show my teeth.

[@silvershade2723]

Omg yes 😂😂

[@darrenyoung3102]

Let's just take a minute to appreciate how absolutely well behaved and how georgous this big bear is.

[@theemanfamily]

Thank you! He is the goodest boi!

[@DirectorOfChaos9292]

@@theemanfamily He is very well behaved and was a very good boi :)

[@Serene80]

With a dog that size, you're ABSOLUTELY SCREWED if they're not well behaved...

[@gd3369]

i was thinking the exact same thing ... the owners did a fabulous job training and socializing this big guy ... he is brilliant

[@blacker5826]

Yep. I have an english mastiff as well about 220 pounds and almost 4 years old. He is on the leaner side (we want him to live longer). Sleeps on the bed like a little dog somehow.

[@MajesticDemonLord]

Even more concerning than the Bite-force is that the Mastif has a Drool-force of over 9000 DPM (Drools Per Minute), making it the Slobberiest of SlobberDogs.

[@lady4real75]

😂

[@Prelude13]

Over 9000?!!!! 😂

[@AbhishekGoyalAg]

I thought Newfoundland dogs have 10000+ DPM

[@involuntarilycelebrate]

I noticed that. I was about to say it was the perfect dog for me but that's slobber I don't know if I can deal with all that

[@cheryljackson5659]

But he's SO CUTE!😍

[@auggygobby8233]

my landlord growing up had an elderly mastiff named Zeus, he had this beautiful dark red coat instead of the usual tan and was the biggest sweetheart. He had no energy and had a twin mattress in the living room for a dog bed, the most energy he would use was to head butt your hip to pet him, or slightly pouncing to scare away birds before laying down again. They had a toddler and while they did yard work the dog would just sit next to the toddler the entire time happily smiling and drooling. He passed away around the age of 12 which is pretty old for these big guys, had a long happy lazy life

[@theemanfamily]

Omg I hope for that long life for Winston so our toddler can grow up with him!

[@Akaryusan]

12 is ancient for a mastiff big guy lived a good life.

[@mozxz]

I guarantee you that, if anybody the Dog did not know well, approached the toddler while the dog was alone with it, he would not be so lazy or happy anymore. and NOBODY in their right mind would approach a massive Mastiff that growls like a super car.....

[@theemanfamily]

@@mozxz this might be true!! I definitely don’t want to test it.

[@auggygobby8233]

@@mozxz In most cases yes but Zeus has never bitten someone since he was a puppy, and couldn’t run whatsoever so even if he did lunge he couldn’t and the toddler was much faster lol. He got attacked by a neighbor dog that was known to be aggressive from trauma problems, he barely fought back at all and just tried to walk and push the dog away but never bit the attacking dog. He had a lot of scars on his legs and sides but luckily healed well

[@drogoreuak1347]

the owners have done an incredible job of training him. So calm and well mannered. He is huge but such a softy.

[@noldo3837]

You can train obedience, but not a nature... This dog was partialy tought to be chilled, but mostly he simply is.

[@A.Musa76]

Most Mastiffs go to Obedient school at a young age.

[@ryodogchannel]

He's well mannered be aise he can't stand without panting. Animal abuse to keep a dog like that so overweight

[@thegameglitcher2439]

@@ryodogchannel What do you mean so overweight, a lot of big breeds pant when standing for a while, just look at her other videos on massive dogs

[@DamonKirry]

I just lost my English Mastiff to cancer after 11 years a couple weeks ago. He had the same Big, stubborn but sweet and gentle personality. He was 197lbs when he passed away, about 250lbs in his prime. He was a truly amazing friend.

[@andrewofaiur]

A giant like that, must've left even a bigger hole in your heart when he left. I wish you the best healing process possible.

[@DamonKirry]

@@andrewofaiur Thanks Andrew, I appreciate your kind words. He certainly left a big hole in my life.

[@Grunge_Cycling]

RIP

[@the_g9456]

You were lucky to have a friend like that. I imagine you feel very blessed. I understand how it feels losing that sort of friend. I wish I could say something that would help the way it feels. I hope you have a blessed day.

[@numberonepun4126]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope the pain goes away quickly and you can look back on the memories and smile. :)

[@S_K20_04]

I loved how you stopped and allowed him to sniff the nail clipper, and then once he was assured it wasn't a dangerous equipment, he licked it to give you the approval to continue. A very wholesome grooming video. Winston is such a teddy bear. 💕💕

[@Abe_Hiroshi12]

that dog is her fuck toy. should report to the police for animal abuse.

[@deathstalker3060]

@@Abe_Hiroshi12 😂

[@bluetaff9459]

@@Abe_Hiroshi12 what??

[@ekain3485]

@@deathstalker3060 what did he say?

[@deathstalker3060]

@@ekain3485 I forgot sorry

[@madisheppard9190]

When I met my husband, I also had to meet his English mastiff, Dookie. He’s such a sweetheart, didn’t even bark at me when we met, just rolled over for me to pet his belly. What a sweet breed 🥰

[@User_92020]

Dookie is a slang for 💩. Why would he name his dog that 😆

[@XxSuicidalNinjaxX]

@@User_92020lmao my dog is duke but we call him Dukey. My bf isn’t from here so he didn’t know that meant poop so he told the guy at the McDonald’s drive thru that his name was dukey and the dude just looked at us and goes “what an interesting name” 😂😂😂 I still make fun of him for it

[@allisoncampbell1631]

They also tend to suffer from the delusion they are the size of a Jack Russell Terrier and fit in your lap

[@Rathmun]

@@User_92020 Because a dog that big makes a lot of it.

[@theemanfamily]

Sounds just like what Winston would do!!!

[@maggieWeir]

Winston's head is like twice the size of Vanessa's what a gorgeous dog and wonderful ambassador for his breed so cute ❤️🐶

[@rwboa22]

Even Vanessa's hands are so tiny compared to his ears.

[@theemanfamily]

The pic of my Winnie and Vanessa is my favourite! Thank you so much for your nice words, we are very lucky to have a sweet gentle giant.

[@MamaLinz123]

@@theemanfamily He’s a wonderful lad!

[@Jefary]

@@theemanfamily fidfidididddiuurmr

[@chilibreath]

@@rwboa22 while she was cleaning his ears, I figured her hands were small enough to get inside his ear canal. Winston is HUGE.

[@SurfCityVideo]

A friend of mine had one of these. When it became excited and ran around, it tore up chunks of the lawn. Total sweetheart.

[@toxicdemon5426]

That reminds me of a big ol tractor :)

[@smellslikeoctober]

lolol naww 🥰

[@theemanfamily]

He does this also! And half the time he will pull a muscle and be sore for a few days :(

[@SecretAsianMan2222]

I immediately love this giant squishy child. He's such a good boy.

[@starlight_maven]

I had an English mastiff named Hagrid when I was little. He was such a good boy, and this video makes me miss him even more than I already do! 😭

[@verified_tinker1818]

Perfect name.

[@maxwellmagee4816]

@@verified_tinker1818 was just thinking the same thing

[@OneFreeMan17]

BLIMEY!

[@opossum8078]

My family had two English mastiffs. One was, coincidentally, also named Winston. He was so sweet, he never wanted to leave your lap, and he always made sure guests left with the gift of his slobber. He died at thirteen due to hip and joint troubles, so it was wonderful to see Winston again, even if he wasn’t my Winston. Thank you so much! These are some of the best dogs you could ever wish for.

[@ericplunder2744]

Thirteen seems like an impressive age for such a large dog. It's never long enough though...♥️

[@opossum8078]

@@ericplunder2744 no, it really isn’t enough. Even if ya keep them healthy enough to live long past their expectancy, you always wish for one more year

[@alexandertroy9621]

ME TOO! If the other one was a bitch called "Woofer" then you just might be my dad!

[@AsianShadowrunner]

Curious. Did your Winston also weigh 200 pounds? O.o

[@alexandertroy9621]

@@AsianShadowrunner I have no idea. He was big and I could ride him like horse when I was little. That's all I remember.

[@curioustealeaves]

Omg, Winston is such a good boy. He looks like he is thoroughly enjoying his groom. Such a beautiful dog! 😍

[@Anonymous-lq2bs]

Is this the dog type from the sandlot? Do kids nowadays watch that or is it to old? I have a 9 week old German Shepard my 1st doggo. Extremely intelligent!

[@bayadere8308]

He certainly is such a good boy but to me, he seemed not to notice that he was being groomed! He appeared to be deep in thought about the mysteries of life or something.

[@ratwasher.]

@@Anonymous-lq2bs yes it is the beast

[@ratwasher.]

@@Anonymous-lq2bs for e ver

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

@@Anonymous-lq2bs Yup! This is the breed seen in that movie.

[@anonymous-ts5ih]

A mastiff only moves when necessary. I love how your whole hand fits into his ear xD

[@theemanfamily]

This is why Winston never moves, it’s never necessary to him.

[@nimeryaspawnbrd1049]

Mastiffs are incredibly smart. And they are well aware that the more tired they look the more you will spoil them ❤

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Haha

[@lloydgush]

Usually not necessary. If you get a mastiff, strengthen that core of yours and get a crane.

[@Nellsbells79]

The saying goes, only walk a mastiff as far as you can carry him LOL when they decide to stop walking….. well, you’d better have someone to pick you up 🤣

[@dpeters1954]

The more gigantic the dog the more goofy and gentle. Winston looks like he didn't have a care in the world.. on a side note never knew a short haired dog could have that much shedding

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

We had an English Lab/Mastiff mix (a Mastador), and we now have a Belgian Malinois mix. Both shed more than my Border Collie/English Springer Spaniel/Shetland Sheepdog mix.

[@rebel4466]

Yes. Very logical as well. There simply is no need for fear at that size. A small dog fears everything at the smallest thing, so they tend to bark all the time.

[@532bluepeter1]

You would be staggered at how much a pug sheds. Stuff a pillow daily. Nearly.

[@mrrobot8973]

@@rebel4466 Not always true..yorkies are small , but often quite fearless. My 4lbr would have tried to take on a bear for me ..loyal and fierce, but tiny.

[@jeffquick2857]

We had 3 English Mastiff at one time,there was over 600lbs of dogs in our house. And yes,they all slept with us in our king size bed. Unfortunately we only have their daughter now, Pippy, who is a little over 200lbs.

[@skywalkerequine25]

"They were bred to be ferocious war dogs" Meanwhile Winston: *Is falling asleep like a big old potato*

[@RipOffProductionsLLC]

I'd always heard that Mastiffs were bred not for attacking but for tackling and pinning intruders/trespassers so they could be properly apprehended by guards(which, after having one try to insist that she was a lapdog to me, I can attest to the efficacy of a mastiff sitting on people as a method of immobilization)

[@anthonyryan6716]

I got the vibe of the I like turtles 🐢 kid

[@wateryteat5837]

Yeah, they knock and hold.

[@laurastuart3814]

I wonder when we had lions in England.

[@987goldstaralbum]

@@laurastuart3814 😂😂

[@vr6410]

Oh what a big beautiful dog he is. He's such a good dog. Didn't mind the grooming process at all. Just look like it wore him out.

[@theemanfamily]

He was very tired after and fell asleep for about 6 hours straight. Then slept some more after waking up for dinner. We take him to the groomers once a month and clearly he still has not built enough stamina for it :D

[@lamppuu1]

Exactly, it wore him out because he is BIG.

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

@@theemanfamily Winston is your dog, right? (Just want some clarification.)

[@theemanfamily]

@@GracemarieJohnson2763 he is my son, yes!

[@Nighthawke70]

@@theemanfamily I assume he has papers?

[@spotte1992]

English Mastiffs are hilarious. I met some one day at the dog day of a local flower festival. They both had custom collars that had space for their personal face towels because they drooled so much. I was allowed to pet them and they both just immedaitely tried to sit on my feet for best head scratch placement.

[@theemanfamily]

Bahahahhaa sounds about right! We just have to get a custom collar in general because there’s no standard sized collars that go around his neck 😜

[@Counterpoint1951]

Several years ago, my mother and I used to walk on a trail that goes past some houses. The houses have gates in their fences that allow access to the trail. One day as we were on this stretch of the trail, a woman with two full-grown Mastiffs was coming through one of the gates. My mom asked if we could pet them, and as soon as the woman said yes, the dogs started bouncing all over the place. One of them actually got away from its handler, but thankfully appeared to be more interested in trying to get back in the house than in running away.

[@Killerjack007]

Awesome dogs from my experience around them (responsible owners imo) but gotta say they are a breed to be respected due to sheer size and weight. One of the Mastiffs i saw was from an experienced breeder and i gotta say when he was standing with his paws on me his head easily reached me and i'm 1,75m not to mention he had almost as much torso width as the average man, but docile and gentle as he could be .

[@mirandagoldstine8548]

@@Killerjack007 Yep. They are extremely gentle generally based on my experience. I have fond memories of petting them at dog shows (when I wasn’t petting bullmastiffs which are related to English mastiffs) and they are notorious for their love of lap sitting. They really think they are lap dogs despite being so big.

[@batacumba]

@@theemanfamily I met an English mastiff female who was only like 18 months and I think the owner said she weighed around 180 lbs. I asked him ‘so what happens when she doesn’t want to do something?’ And the owner sheepishly replied ‘uh, we don’t do it’. 😂

[@buzza2077]

Aunt had a one. He was 200 lbs too. His name was Bruttis. He once blasted through a garage door (the one the cars go through) during 4th July. Ran up to a firework like a roman candle and started running around with it going off in his mouth. Miss big boy, loved visiting just because of him

[@danielfiore8865]

What a story.

[@User_92020]

He was actually 140lb not 200lb. Keep it real 💯

[@maplemaple1439]

feels like every dog always has their own wild tale at least once in their life. Bruttis sounds fun lol

[@buzza2077]

@@maplemaple1439 he was. He terrified people until they realized he was a giant slobbering lap dog 😆.

[@buzza2077]

@@User_92020 no he was close to 200 lbs.

[@supercommie]

Winston is gorgeous. I love his calm temperament too. He's a gentle giant.

[@theemanfamily]

Thank you! He really is very gentle. You should see him take a treat from our 1 year old. The gentlest big boi!

[@The.Breakfast.Burrito]

@@theemanfamily You have a beautiful horse! Will you please smush his giant head for me? If so, it would be this first smush I've delivered hundreds of miles away, and vicariously through others.

[@bcperry1973]

That’s… a pony

[@hipsterracoon2159]

@@Moony_2620 dog is so huge that it is size of Pony

[@ashleyr6809]

@@Moony_2620 it's a joke. People would call big dogs, horses, because of their size. They do the same with Great Danes.

[@RDSimonse]

What kind of nightmarish ponies did you grow up with?!?

[@rickybobby9649]

@@Moony_2620 Yeah its a joke, its a over exaggeration

[@TWBlack]

No that's a Volkswagen Beetle 😆😆

[@alexanderdavidd]

He’s actually the sweetest boy, i’ve never seen a dog this relaxed while being groomed! Such a good boy!

[@theemanfamily]

He is an unbothered king! He gets groomed once a month so he think it’s a nice little treat, as he should.

[@GestaltO]

The biggest challenge with my Standard Poodle is keeping him upright when I need him to be because he goes to sleep lmao. Getting them used to it young is the key....with plenty of treats. I currently have an 8 month old St Bernard / Old English Sheepdog mix, he's around 120lbs so far and he's not far off just as chilled as this dog already when being groomed!

[@countryrat6t6]

When my cousins were little they lived on a little dead end street. One of their neighbors had a big ole mastiff like Winston. When they first moved in, my uncle had met the man who owned the dog who told him all about the dog. One of the most memorable parts of that description was the fact that the mastiff had chewed through some electrical wiring when it was a puppy so he was a little off and clearly had some nerve damage. The man assured my uncle that the dog was perfectly docile and well behaved. Said that he was the neighborhood babysitter when the kids were out playing in the street. My uncle was wary about a 200 lbs dog with a few deep fried brain cells though. So my cousins were out playing with the kids in the street. One was riding a big wheel tricycle. She started to go off a little too far down the street and my uncle started to holler at her to turn around and come back when he noticed the mastiff get up off the porch and take off running after my cousin. My uncle panicked as he watched this dog run after his child. The dog catches up to her quickly... runs up and grabs on to the front tire of her tricycle to stop her. Then starts dragging her back down to the dead end part of the road with the rest of the kids. My uncle nearly had a heart attack. My cousin almost peed herself laughing.

[@hal9khal]

what a cute story :):)

[@mcpeewee68]

So the doggie was trying to save the little girl for Dad? ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@al_x_mq]

Oh, I love Winston. The name fits him perfectly and his laziness is unbelievably cute 🥰

[@theemanfamily]

He is named after Sir Winston Churchill, which is perfect because apparently they are supposed to be “war” dogs 🐶

[@fevral3520]

Why does no one speak so well about my laziness?

[@ronaldfrechette2045]

@@fevral3520 Do you drool and shed to excess? No? Then you have your answer 😉

[@johnmagill9496]

That isn't laziness. It's strategic allocation of energy expendatures. Obviously he knows what he's doing.

[@Nellsbells79]

Lol not quite laziness it’s a lot of work carrying that much weight, my EM is 185 pounds, they are prone to knee and hip issues because they are so heavy. They also overheat very quickly

[@amegaxi]

"They were bred to be ferocious war dogs" Winston : that's what we tell everyone so they leave us alone to catch some rest

[@theemanfamily]

Honestly, it is such a pump fake 😅. Like we got a guard dog who would rather sleep than even let out a bark when the mail comes. Not to mention, he is scared of every little thing 😅. But he is perfect for us 😂

[@redpanda9860]

Winston: I may have been bred for war, a war against naps

[@PilotoRatondePlaneadorDumbo]

Sólo es un perro deforme y amorfo, que a duras penas consigue mantenerse vivo. Mi abuelo con 94 años, tenía muchas menos dificultades para mantenerse vivo que este perro con 2 años.

[@theemanfamily]

@@redpanda9860 staying awake is quite the task for him and me both 😂

[@l3ftie578]

must be, can't imagine this lazy lad charging into battle or facing off againt a lion

[@SasukeUchiha-tc9xx]

“They were bred to be ferocious war dogs” Winston: Oh yes, more brushing

[@MyNewAccountIsThisOne]

Amazing Comment

[@mr.shin.5138]

He looks like such a dignified gentlemen, Winston is a fine name for him indeed.

[@sasproductions701]

more brushing, less protection!

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

To be fair, ferocious warriors are usually fans of being brushed and pampered.

[@cheryljackson5659]

Winston is a MASSIVE Mastiff who looks like he has a gentle soul. What a majestic creature. He's too cute!

[@hawk66100]

My Rottweilers have the same personality as Winston though they aren’t quite as large. I absolutely love big teddy bear dogs.

[@patkelly6349]

He is so cute.

[@patkelly6349]

Looks like the ex missus

[@hipsterracoon2159]

He is HUGE but seems so gentle 🥺❤️

[@JulesVonBasslake]

A properly trained and socialized mastiff is a gentle giant. Heck, it seems that larger the dog, the gentler they are most of the time. And the same holds true in reverse, smaller the dog, the more aggressive it tends to be, often overcompensating for it's size.

[@hipsterracoon2159]

@@JulesVonBasslake oh yes proper Care plus training is a must 😮👏

[@rosedudesert4389]

@@JulesVonBasslake So true, especially for yorkies and chihuahuas 🙄

[@KenS1267]

@@JulesVonBasslake Most of the small breeds are terrier breeds. Terriers have very strong prey drives and it tends to take a lot of training to get them not to chase and attack other animals. Some of that can be dealt with by good breeding but there isn't a lot of good breeding going on. A lot of people who don't know dogs think that small dogs are the best choice for someone without much knowledge of dogs or time to deal with training one. That leads to badly behaved small dogs.

[@theemanfamily]

He is 200 pounds, his human sister is 20. Guess who the real bully is between the two.... :D

[@kamerata23]

"They were bred to be ferocious war dogs" Winston: "I'll wake up when this is over"

[@theemanfamily]

😂😂😂😂 honestly. But also I don’t think he wanted the groom to end, he could’ve laid there for days

[@quinty26]

Winston be like- "What war are we fighting? Bathe me hooman."😂

[@ltr1745]

She said they were bred to fight lions. Since when England had lions? She has very American geography skills.

[@nick0875]

@@ltr1745 Do you think that just because they were bred in England means that their owners just kept them in England? Or that they couldn't import lions from Africa, which England once controlled large chunks of as a part of the British Empire.

[@stephenchung8233]

the shedding fur part is so satisfying to watch, the dog must been enjoying every second of it

[@TBone-bz9mp]

Her: ‘I gonna need you to stand up’ Winston: ‘I shall lie in the garden, I shall lie on the couch, on the bed, in the shower and in front of the door. I shall never surrender to standing! I will sleep on to the end, whatever the cost may be.’

[@liamroberts1458]

Sounds like me and Winston were meant for each other.

[@davekp6773]

Awesome.

[@kasag37]

I see what you did there

[@cheryljackson5659]

Winston is my spirit animal!

[@chadpowerthrust]

Haha underrated comment here

[@jameswolf133]

Fly is showing some sass. And Winston is a ‘can’t be bothered’ type of dog.

[@theemanfamily]

He's got other things to worry about like when his next meal is and when he will get to take a nap.

[@The.Breakfast.Burrito]

Those "too big to care" dogs are my favorite! EDIT: And seriously, Emans... you better give that dog's head a real, REAL good smush.

[@briankay4229]

As a kid our neighbors had a Mastiff. His name was Morgan. He was the neighborhood favorite with all the kids. Thanks for sharing Winston with us.

[@TheWestIsDead]

Good welsh name.

[@terencejay8845]

Morgan; my much missed Rough Collie.

[@aaronburdon221]

I remember seeing a 220 pound mastiff being led by a 110 pound girl. I told her that if he wanted to, he could fly her like a kite. He'd be able to drag me if he wanted to and i'm 225. Love mastiffs, they're usually sweethearts and most of the ones i've seen are giant couch potatoes just like Great Danes.

[@TheTrainGal]

My godparents had a French Mastiff named Blue, who was the sweetest and most laid back pony you ever met. You would never imagine he had a side anything other than happy-go-lucky drool machine except for one time only my godmother was being threatened by a would-be burglar. Blue growled a growl none of us had ever heard before. That was enough to make the person consider better life choices. Blue was the best boy.

[@gore1978]

most bigger breeds are like that, someone tries to hurt their family and watch the nasty side come out of them. I had the same thing with a male Boxer, a big drool lazy machine but if someone came close to me that he didnt like God help them.

[@colabama]

RIP Blue

[@BillyKone]

you're my boy blue!

[@LanChiaoPeng]

Most mastiff breeds are really chill sorts who only break out the beast within when it's absolutely warranted. Otherwise, they're huge, adorable goofballs that colonise your furniture and water your floors with drool.

[@alecaquino4306]

In my personal experience, it's always the bigger dogs that end up being the sweetest and most loving. I think it's because they don't have to worry about other dogs or animals trying to beat up on them. They can just relax and enjoy life without any insecurities.

[@Felineintuition]

I have noticed this too! Maybe it's also because by being so big, they're not treated like infants and proper boundaries and rules are in place. My aunt had a small dog, a mix, and she was so agressive and yappy, and my aunt never, ever corrected that behaviour, choosing to take her in her arms if she tried to bite someone, which she usually did 😆

[@hothotheat3000]

I also think they are aware of their size and don’t want others to be afraid of them. My neighbor’s dog is HUGE but he always lies down when kids are around so that the kids aren’t scared to approach and love on him.

[@MusMasi]

@@Felineintuition lol your Aunts dog is probably thinking, yay if I bite people I get hugs and cuddles as a reward!!!

[@rebeccalynn3980]

agreed, but it could also be due to the fact that the bigger breeds need more training so that they can be socialized early. maybe? I could be wrong, I own a 15lb pup lmao

[@Felineintuition]

@@MusMasi She might! 😂

[@ChibiStarKirby]

the fact that Winston still sheds even after you put the dog cologne, your reaction was priceless!! 😂

[@theemanfamily]

Never ending omg imagine living with it

[@MemoirsofaBasketcase]

I felt the “JESUS!” whisper exclamation in my soul lmao

[@smellyoldman5513]

@@theemanfamily My dog is half mastiff and let me tell you the brushing is never ending and I have to sweep multiple times a day. I don't know how how has any fur left T-T

[@nimeryaspawnbrd1049]

@@theemanfamily nah, the drool encompasses the shedding... you should see my walls 😅🤣 And the equigroomer is a life saving

[@lambentlamprey]

That's so weird, I didn't know Mastiff's were a kind of German Shedder.

[@anxofernandez3344]

Absolutely beautiful. Look at his face, it's adorable.

[@carriemae6584]

Thank you so much for stressing a human's responsibilities when they consider adopting a member of this amazing breed.

[@theemanfamily]

My husband and I were first-time dog owners when we decided to get Winston. The financial responsibilities and just the liability of having a really huge dog can be a lot for most people, Winston is worth every penny and every effort we have put. His temperament made it very easy for us to train him also, thank goodness the breeder chose him for us!

[@carriemae6584]

@@theemanfamily Bless you for making Winston a part of your family! He looks "chill" while being groomed, doesn't he? That tells me that his "day at the spa" with Vanessa is not only something that you wanted for his general welfare, but that you value his handsome looks and you love him very much.😍

[@theemanfamily]

@@carriemae6584 oh absolutely! We like to get him groomed because I could never handle those giant claws and all the shedding. It’s worth every penny. Doesn’t help with the wrinkles much, he’ll need Botox for that and braces for his teeth! 😂 Otherwise, he really is a handsome fella!

[@odoacredacalcutta5085]

I love how no dog understands why this is done to him but loves it anyways

[@spookysuki518]

I was thinking that too! XD

[@kristinecollier8113]

I was just telling my groomer this morning this story!! A few years ago, about 2 in the morning, I was driving in a subdivision and I saw a huge dog in the middle of the road and cars were driving around it. I stopped infront of it. I opened my door to get out, and a giant Mastiff climed right into my back seat!! (it was a 2 door car) She was so lost and so sweet!! I went to a gas station to get her some water and to call our towns little shelter. I had to wait awhile for him to come and get her. Oh the big tongue kisses LOL! He was going to put her in the back in a cage, and I said, do you realky have to do that? She's so sweet! You don't have far to drive! So he put her up front with him! I went in the next day and her owner called and was coming to get her! I was so happy!

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

She was like, "Oh, you must be my Uber. Thanks, man!"

[@theemanfamily]

This is the best story ever!!! I always wondered if anyone would help Winston if he ever got out or if everyone would run away. so sweet of you to help the sweet giant. Winston actually got out a few months ago by accident and he went up to our neighbour and just followed him back to our front door. Startled the neighbour because he snuck up on them (he’s so quiet for a giant, also doesn’t bark) but they had a good laugh as they brought him back home. I watched the security cameras after and saw him just standing in the middle of the street wondering what he should do next 😅

[@kristinecollier8113]

@@theemanfamily Winston is a gorgeous boy! I love all dogs and have done this for many! 3 that have come into my yard lost, that have been neighbors dogs that have gotten out and I just hold on to so they don't get any more lost. They always get picked up!

[@edwardhalpin7503]

English Mastiffs may look like monsters but actually have hearts of gold

[@Alexander-kc8oq]

Her: "These dogs were bred to be ferocious" Winston: "Imma have to pass on standing"

[@nightbane2889]

Also Her: But in reality they are gentle lovable and kind minature horses.

[@pisceschic32]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nathanrspain]

Hahaha

[@Person1865]

The mastiffs I've met were big babies.

[@mariaeman2426]

Respectfully, as Winston's mom, I died at this comment . He is horizontal at all hours of the day. 😅

[@JadeTokier]

He looks so proud of his slobber production. What a good boi!

[@theemanfamily]

Yes! He says it is his #1 talent :)

[@JadeTokier]

@@theemanfamily oh my gosh is he your good boi?

[@theemanfamily]

@@JadeTokier yes he is! He is our walrus 🥰

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

My favourite breed I have ever owned, and I am a massive dog lover. They obviously can be very large, 36" tall at the shoulders and over 200 lbs in some cases. They are very low energy and only need a short walk each day. In fact, it is important NOT to overwalk them as it can encourage joint problems, something the breed is already prone to. Also, they should not be walked until at least six months of age. They don't eat near as much as you would imagine, probably due to a slower metabolism, but they do need to be fed from an elevated food and water bowl to help prevent bloat (the stomach twisting itself into two separate pieces, like a water balloon). They do in fact drool quite a bit, but particularly after drinking. They can be expensive when it comes to veterinary treatment. Personality wife they are nicknamed "gentle giants" and I found this to be very true. They want to be near or on you almost all the time, and they will hurt you by accident. Stepping on your feet, bashing you with their head, and for men out there keep an eye on that baseball bat of a tail when they are wagging it, it tends to be at a very "painful" level. They very rarely bark, are known to almost never bite except in extreme circumstances and while they are excellent protectors are rarely aggressive. They are pretty much just huge, loving, cuddle bugs. They tend to be very stubborn and training them can take a bit more patience than with other breeds. They simply need consistent training and a little more time but they get it eventually. You must be gentle in your training, however. They are very sensitive and even raising your voice can upset them, and certainly NEVER be physically aggressive with them during training. A scared dog can easily become a violent dog, and given that they have a bite force very nearly equal to that of a lion (about 700 psi) and with some members of the breed able to pull a couple TONS on a sled, you don't want this breed to become aggressive. It is VERY important to socialize them as puppies with other animals and people. This reduces the potential for aggressive behaviour as they become adults. Overall they are a little higher on the maintenance side, have a lower life expectancy than most breeds (about ten years), but are one of the most loving, loyal and endearing breeds out there in my opinion.

[@lynngarten5804]

I own a mastiff and people need to understand how expensive these giant breeds are to own. You’ll buy the largest quantity of flea/tick and heart worm medicine and then double it, because these doggoes take two doses. Buy expensive dog food (and a lot of it) because they cannot be overweight or it plays havoc on their joints. But if you can afford it, an English Mastiff will be the best dog you’ll ever own.

[@MandoMTL]

@Tricycle TringTring Wikipedia.

[@bodaciousskies]

Most of what you said she already stated in the video so...

[@carlagrayson1810]

Great info on this breed. We fostered a mastiff which was a good way to get a sense of the breed. They drool a lot, so much drool. It wasn't the right breed match for us but we were glad to give a displaced dog a place to stay until she found her forever home.

[@Cellottia]

Thank you for all this info on the breed! This 'ere Winston is glorious, and I'd really love to share a few years of my life with an English Mastiff... Who knows, maybe one day I will (glad they don't need much exercise - neither do I!)

[@choreboy3906]

As a small child, had my best memories with a female Nastiff, in the late 50's called à Burmese. We played for hours, and She was quite old! Patient and persistent! Love these!

[@paulbegansky5650]

I was waiting for this.. what a massive and huggable dog Winston is. well mannered beast.

[@susannah8342]

The only downside is that the big dogs are usually the ones that want to be lap dogs

[@paulbegansky5650]

@@susannah8342 I have heard that but another, 6 to 10 years of life. I grow to attached to pets.

[@will-dd7ou]

@@paulbegansky5650 this isn’t necessarily true, one of the biggest problems is over feeding, if you can keep weight off of them they’ll live longer, + if you get from a good breeder and make sure both parents have good hips, elbows, and heart tests you’ll get a healthier dog. Also look for dogs that are outcrossed or have little line breeding. Some breeds also live longer, like boerboels and cane corsos. I’ve heard boerboels could live up to 14 years

[@theemanfamily]

@@susannah8342 As Winston's mom, I confirm.

[@theemanfamily]

Thank you very much! It really took a village to raise him, but he was the perfect temperament for us--we are couch potatoes. So he fit in well with our family!

[@amyrodman3752]

I think he enjoyed when she brushed his face. Adorable

[@erinjoy5625]

I knw he was loving it, when she swiped down between his eyes I was like aww he loves it lol

[@theemanfamily]

It melted my heart!

[@lupodelupis3672]

If only every dog was so chill to wash and groom like WInston (man, his head is so huge 😲)

[@MsPhillyG]

His head is humungous🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Tamarind525]

“This is outrageous!” But you can tell he feels so good getting all that extra hair off him!! Thanks for sharing this sweet beast!

[@saladsshooter5744]

The slobber makes him a no for me. That said he was so well behaved and absolutely handsome. I love it when you show the big boys!

[@loiscassels8966]

I had a little Shih Tzu who was a certified therapy dog. I went to a conference once, expecting all kinds of smaller dogs. Imagine my surprise when I met one of these big boys passed out on his blanket. He was a therapy dog, too. What a great ambassador for his breed he was, just like Winston. ❤️🇨🇦

[@theemanfamily]

That is amazing! I want Winston to become a therapy dog, not quite sure how to get started.

[@loiscassels8966]

@@theemanfamily Fantastic! I am in Canada, so I had him certified through The St John Ambulance Pet Therapy Program. They are angels on earth. Hope you find somewhere to get him certified. ❤️🇨🇦

[@yamadog24]

I like how the video takes part in different areas of the shop as if Winston said, "I'm going over here and you may groom me there".

[@dewetjoubert8921]

i can assure you that most probably happened my Boerboel listens when she wants to and when she makes a decision no changing it

[@yamadog24]

@@dewetjoubert8921 lol. I have had a few of those in my lifetime, so I know exactly what you mean!

[@robertdavis120]

The love and care you show these animals is AMAZING! You are an inspiration to many in the pet grooming industry!

[@TheBlankJoker]

Used to have a delivery route where one house had 3 of these guys. Delivered dog food to them all the time. All of them were super friendly and all with their own personalities. One loved being petted, one just wanted to play, and the last one was very talkative. They also loved chasing my truck too. They lived on a corner lot and on a street I was on often.

[@moonloversheila8238]

Three! They must have cost a bomb to feed!

[@TheBlankJoker]

@@moonloversheila8238 I probably delivered 3 bags of dog food weekly or bi-weekly. It's been a awhile now since I had that route.

[@DarkFire1536]

Holy cow! Three!!!

[@cynthiamckenzie9986]

Sounds like a FedEx Ground route!

[@MiguelAngel-xe3lz]

One was talkative??? What did he say?

[@ravenstoneburner7302]

I had an English Mastiff that outweighed him by almost 50lbs. He belonged to my in-laws. Sweetest boy ever. Very protective of children.

[@tina3038]

that's what i was thinking he's a smaller English mastiff

[@Abby-ty9ft]

This gave me a lot of comfort because I had a mastiff over a year ago but he passed away. I went on a family trip to Texas for around a week and he was visited and fed while we were gone but when we came back he was limping, we took him to the vet shortly after and we found out he had cancer in his back legs. My parents couldn’t afford the cost of the surgery and the vet said it would just have been better for him to put him to sleep. We had him for 6 years. But he was my first dog (my childhood dog) so when he had passed away it was very hard for me to even go on with my life. I was young only 12 and in my head he was my best friend. I still think about him almost every single day and it brings me a lot of emotions when I see a mastiff but it brings me good memories of him and a lot of happiness. I hope to be a veterinarian one day or a pet groomer, anything to do with animals really. But this channel gives me alot of motivation and I appreciate this channel very much.❤️

[@gracev8762]

I’m so sorry for your loss, and I’m glad this video was comforting to you. Your dream of becoming a vet or groomer is very admirable!

[@ladylioness4065]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your doggo is looking over you for sure.

[@Abby-ty9ft]

@@ladylioness4065 thank you so much🙏

[@Abby-ty9ft]

@@gracev8762 thank you. it always has since I was a Toddler!!

[@phil4986]

Abby ,much respect.Your guardian angel got you this far,He's in your heart always.

[@tiko2916]

What a giant boy with a giant soft heart ❤️

[@mikacakes]

When I was a toddler we had 2 mastiffs, one english mastiff and one bull mastiff, they were so much fun to be around and the bull mastiff used to get up while I was cuddling him and walk around while I clung to his back like a confused barnacle lol they're so calm and nonchelant about everything.

[@theemanfamily]

I always hope my toddler will remember Winston when she's older like you do! I hope he also lives long enough so they can grow up together. I always say it is quite special that our little girl gets to grow up with a giant dog in her house--not a lot of babies get to experience that! It is extremely special.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

haha! I used to get unexpected rides from my dad's Dane that way.

[@spacewolfcub]

Confused barnacle! 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikacakes]

@@theemanfamily Yes I so agree! The female used to grab my sister and I by our clothes and carry us back to mom when she thought we were getting up to no good or in danger lol I remember them so fondly! It's also the first loss you go through, as large breeds don't live that long, so by the time I was in first grade both were over the rainbow bridge. They were truly the most incredible nurse-dogs and so lovely growing up with them!

[@theemanfamily]

@@mikacakes must have been so hard for you to experience that. I lost my first dog at 8 years old, he didn’t live long. Died at 2 years old, I still talk about him a lot. He was the exact same temperament as Winston, but in Lab/GSD form. 🥹 so glad to hear that mastiffs make the best nurse-dogs!

[@svenno9951]

I love the giant breeds but it is heartbreaking their lives are so short

[@au1317]

Knew a family with a great dane that died after just 7 years.. They were nothing but amazing to him but it was just the way it went

[@DivineDawn]

its unfortunate big massive breeds like this puts alot of strain on there bodys especially the heart.

[@anyexpat]

The only reason I would not own one, could not handle losing a dog every 6 or8 years

[@Tacet137]

Imagine evolving in such a shitty way that you are exhausted just by standing

[@au1317]

@@Tacet137 I'd rather not imagine being your mother

[@jax422]

I loved the way he was laying down in the shower like it was a massage and Vanessa was his personal masseuse.

[@hoppytoad79]

Well, isn't she? 😄

[@northernzeus768]

I had a mastiff years ago. About 180 lbs of wonderful. I miss him to this day. You blessed me the day you joined my family, Bishop. What a good, gentle, sloppy boy you were.❤️😢

[@BigBadPibbul]

They're such wonderful dogs! Mine liked to sleep on me when I took a nap on the couch, he knew he wasn't supposed to so he'd lay on the floor with his head on the couch, then he'd put one paw on the couch and put his head on my legs, then two paws, and eventually he'd work his way up the couch ever so slowly until he was laying on top of me and sharing my pillow. It was impossible to be mad at him when you woke up gasping for air, he always looked so pleased to be cuddling you with his whole self.

[@theemanfamily]

This sounds just like our Winston 🥹. When he was a pup and I was pregnant with our daughter, he refused to sleep in our bedroom so we would sleep with him in the living room and he would fall asleep on my feet on the couch. Up until I was 8 months pregnant I really slept on the couch at night with him. Now he has learned to love his crate and give us space (sometimes).

[@Paperghost]

I loves me a big, well socialised, well trained dog. Cuddle monsters like Winston make my day better regardless of the slobber factor. Brilliant video.

[@jonpaul6948]

Lol imagine letting an animal spit all over you because they're big and have fur. Guess it takes all kinds.

[@user-ho7mg9ol7w]

I'm a huge sucker for Rotties having owned one myself. Saw one outside the vets beginning of the year, so went up & asked if I could have a stroke. He was wagging his tail & growling at the same time, so I asked of he was 'talking' and the owner said yes. As soon as I stopped stroking him, the paw came up but he didn't stop the growling, it was so funny as I've never come across one like that and neither had the owner. But they are just huge cuddly derps

[@tylociraptor8131]

The equigroomer like: Could it be, you are finally using me on an EQUINE?

[@NightFoxProductions]

🤣🤣🤣

[@vinitpandya5546]

good one

[@PS-ug7nm]

I am sorry, i didn't get this joke 🥲

[@mitcharendt2253]

@@PS-ug7nm equine is another term for horse. B/c he's a lil horse.

[@angreyhewe4009]

@@PS-ug7nm equine means related to the horse family (comes from the Latin word for horse equus) and is referencing to the fact the dog is so big it’s a horse

[@aidamou]

I grew up with an English Mastiff named Charlie. She was a sweetheart and besties with my best friend's Bull Mastiff Zeke, who was a big slobbery goodball. She would sit my lap like she was still a puppy and I could never bring myself to move her even when I couldn't feel my legs 💕

[@georgeeastwood6930]

I’m surprised your legs weren’t broken. 😊

[@blackwingrose]

As someone who has bathed many a Pyrenees, I recognize the old "I'm just going to sit my giant butt in this soapy water and not let you rinse me" move. Classic lol

[@FWDSUXARSE]

My rescue is part Pyrenees. He's a big boy. 🤣

[@kissass6477]

Ya they are a huge dog as well Pyrenees

[@yurioorlov177]

Bathed my Mothers Mastiff, she would jsut decide to lay down and then refused to move. It was fun...

[@LMB943]

Love how he was relaxing all the way. 🥰

[@theemanfamily]

He definitely was getting his money’s worth at the spa!

[@Famouz666]

"They were breed for war" . Winston be like: The only war I fight is against my empty food bowl and no place to chill! Such a peacefull and beautifull giant

[@theemanfamily]

He was built for the cold war. He wants to fight from the comfort of his own home.

[@gamerjunction5335]

Let someone try something weird against his little girl or the family, and you will see the warrior!

[@theemanfamily]

@@gamerjunction5335 respectfully, as his mother, I think he will hide and leave us to fend for ourselves 😂 but let’s not test my theory!

[@spacewolfcub]

@@theemanfamily - He might just sit on the attacker, though.

[@rainbowflowerpower4464]

@@spacewolfcub tries to give the attacker hugs and kisses but accidentally just smothers them haha

[@PDXSarge]

My old mastiff topped out at 245. Best dog ever.

[@theemanfamily]

That is one large unit!!!!

[@ghxstgirl24]

That’s a tank.

[@Dragonemperess]

It's amazing to see that you even groom ponies! You are a truly great groomer!

[@carolynbrown8209]

😂

[@theemanfamily]

She is small but mighty!!! 😝

[@RejectedSonnet]

My family had an English Mastiff for 8 years, and hearing the description of the breed here I just thought "yep, that all sounds correct!" They are super friendly and will love you like big teddy bears but damn if they aren't stubborn as hell, even when well trained. I'll always love you Feargus, you were a blessing in my life ❤

[@theemanfamily]

🥺🥺🥺 so sorry for your loss. I’m sure Feargus is drooling up in Heaven when it rains down here. And yes oh my god, the only negatives to mastiffs: they are too lazy and stubborn when you ask them to move, they shed, they drool. If you can get past those 3 things, you’ve got the absolute perfect dog.

[@niasiadaniels4507]

I had a South African Mastiff who lived to see 14 years of life. She was huge but so calm & loving. I miss her!

[@theemanfamily]

They are the sweetest!!! 🥹🥹🥹

[@francescacastiglione7094]

You are very blessed to have had your sweet SA Mastiff for 14 years!

[@dp2677]

Have you watched Molly the Boerboel? She reminds me of Mastiff we had growing up.

[@darkhunter5594]

Lol u made my day a little bit brighter with how loving n caring u treated him I know mastiffs can be trained to be mean like pits I raised n breed them for ten yrs they are like Winston when treated right 👍

[@kevindynes4215]

I had a Mastiff as a neighbor growing up. one day during at typical Houston summer, I came home to 4 fence boards broken and Monster lounging in our hot tub. my Half Bassett-half Beagle was just looking on in disbelief and Monster was just blissed out in the water. the owner was nice enough to fix the fence.

[@noneofbizorjuliejt6466]

I feel silly but Winston made me cry from nostalgia, remembering my beloved 4 Geordi, Joy, Serious and Lugger they've all been gone at least 15 years or more but seeing Winston made me think of and miss them again. The drool and hair were never ending but the love and cuddles they gave made it worth it. We always met visitors at the door with a "drool towel". We called those strings of drool "slingers" because sling it they did even onto ceiling fans and ceilings! Yes I found a dried slinger hanging from the ceiling fan. I was mortified! But I couldnt stop laughing! We called them our gentle giants, they were the definition of couch potatoes. Socializing and obedience are a MUST with this breed. If not they can become shy and fearful which can be deadly when combined with their size and strength. I LOVE this breed unfortunately they are very expensive to own puppies are around $2000 and vet care for a giant breed is always triple what it is for smaller breeds because of their weight. It takes more medication and/or supplies to treat them. Yes they eat more too but not as much as some might think. Thank you for the wonderful trip down memory lane!

[@theemanfamily]

So sorry for your loss! I was just telling another commenter that their mastiff must be drooling up in Heaven when it rains down here. They get taken too soon from us because they really are angels on earth. So expensive to own, worth every penny. Best purchase I will ever make in my life is buying Winston and keeping him alive with all the vet bills and food!

[@noneofbizorjuliejt6466]

@@theemanfamily Winston is yours!? You lucky lucky people. Im so happy for you hes a GORGEOUS dog. My Mastiffs were one of the best parts of my life. Give him an ear rub and hug from me. Thank you for your kind words.

[@theemanfamily]

@@noneofbizorjuliejt6466 yes, we are the proud parents of this beached “whalerus”! Will give him extra cuddles and ear and belly rubs for you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@noneofbizorjuliejt6466]

@@theemanfamily thanks! Thats really sweet.

[@OneGeekStudios]

dog groomer : "I'm gonna need you to get up because I can't move you" Mastiff: "No. I don't think I will."

[@Venim85]

Points finger. I understood that reference.

[@alkestil]

For some reason I did read that with Penn Jillette's voice and it made perfect sense

[@jorgeyormarbendezubecerra165]

That is the BEST breed for first time owner, they are so calm and not dominance, great video

[@theemanfamily]

We are first time dog owners and we do not regret. 10/10 would recommend but only if you’re willing to put time into training!

[@Amanda-xw5mi]

I love how you asked him super nicely to get up and he just lay down instead.

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

Winston is an absolute sweetheart. Imagine the cuddles he could give! Fly is also gorgeous with her lovely tufty ears. I saw both dogs, but I didn't see the steam train.

[@theemanfamily]

He gives only the best cuddles. Will instantly lift your mood!

[@bzb500]

We had one. He was all black. He was the sweetest dog. His name was Jag. He would kiss our baby boy Lorenzo when he was in his walker. They have both went to the other side of the green pasture. Jag had a tumor and Lorenzo had S.I.D.S. RIP Jag and Lorenzo. ♥️🐾💋🙏 Winston your a well behaved gentle giant.♥️🐾💋

[@jessmc6243]

I'm sorry for your loss, I'm sure they're frolicking together on the other side.

[@theenderdestruction2362]

I'm sure jag is now living with your boy in the lords own garden to dance and play together

[@Sewblon]

What is this S.I.D.S.?

[@bzb500]

@@Sewblon Sudden Infant death syndrome it usually affects boys 2 years and under. They fall asleep and do not wake up.

[@mistermysteryman107]

I legit do not understand how anybody can deal with all that slobber.

[@SmokiieStop]

U just do

[@mistermysteryman107]

@@SmokiieStop no. No I just don’t. Lol. Never. I refuse to have dog slobber all over my furniture.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 That's exactly what I thought and commented instantly too. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@itzrihanna2011]

@@mistermysteryman107 well then this dog isn't for you.

[@runawayfaeIX]

@@itzrihanna2011 exactly! There are so many different breeds to choose from... don't hate on this one

[@seamripper0000]

My English mastiff was a registered therapy dog, a walking lie dector, and the best nanny doggo ever. I will forever miss my big girl. Mastiffs are the absolute best dogs!!

[@shainazion4073]

How was he a lie detector??

[@johnmagill9496]

I've had a Mastiff and a Pyrenees. The Pyr is great at all of those things too. The downside is they shed like you wouldn't believe.

[@seamripper0000]

@@shainazion4073 I have a cleaning service and she came with me to the office every day. One really memorable time was when I was doing an interview, she was sleeping right between me and the gal I was interviewing. I asked her about her past employment at a motel and why she left, I don't exactly remember the answer but Sophie lifted her head up and let out a woof. I thought that's interesting, so after she left I called her former job and found out she had been let go for theft. Another time a couple came in to apply, and Sophie freaked out on them, I had to put her in another room, she wouldn't stop barking at them, and she was really used to people in the shop. I didn't bother even sitting down with these two, just thanked them for their applications and said I'd call. I then looked at the applications and they both wrote that they had been convinced of felony sexual abuse on a CHILD!! There are a lot of other instances of her doing things like this but these are some of the best examples. She was so smart in many ways. I loved my big girl so much.

[@shainazion4073]

@@seamripper0000 I agree that they are super intuitive. I was very ill in my 20s, and bedridden. My cat who was very offish, came and lay on my pillow and softly groomed my hair and eyebrows. They are incredibe creatures.

[@exist4046]

@@seamripper0000 dogs somehow seem to know. Of course I don't test my luck with dogs that are scared or are giving me vicious "I hate you" barks, but I've had some pretty good experiences with dogs who are usually standoffish allowing me to pet them, or friendly ones just know that I'm the type to give lots of scritches from the moment they see me lol. I've also had REALLY good experiences with cats being drawn to me, even when I accidentally overstimulate them from pets and I stop, they seem to recognize that me stopping means I know what they're experiencing (I'm autistic, which is why I understand a lotta how they experience the world), and thus seem to be even more willing to stick around with me, cause they know I'm gonna be more careful in the future (I also purr at them when they press against me which seems to make them even more chill and comfy). Animals are just so cool

[@imadequate3376]

He was such a well behaved good boy.

[@theemanfamily]

Thank you!!!

[@stephenphillip5656]

Well pointed out Vanessa, all dogs should be socialised & capable of being controlled, particularly dogs the size of Winston. Winston is a very large, lovable goofball & obviously has some caring & responsible owners. Thank you for sharing his groom with us

[@fsj197811]

Yeah, I can tell how aggressive he is by how he stands there while you wash and comb him. :-) What a big softie though I have no doubt he'd defend his people when necessary. Good dog!

[@katiea2228]

As a doggy daycare employee, I always appreciate people who own giant breeds and train them to walk perfectly on leash, even when they’re excited to see Mom or Dad at the end of a busy day of playing. My biggest fear is being dragged down the hallway at my job by a giant dog 😂

[@EstebanGilChillington]

"WE'RE PLAYING FETCH HUMAN, WHETER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT"

[@davidh.holmes1379]

ive hsad at least 1 and as many as 3 Great Danes,still 1 now, since 1997. i took my nephew and 2 down to the river bottoms. i let him walk my fermale that was huge and calm UNTIL i took off running out of the bluje and Heidi bolted and pulled him off his feet and was dragging him so fast he couldnt stop her or get up!i was maybe 100 ft away when i stopped and she drug him all the way there laughing hysterically! lol

[@abbyb8265]

Lol I tottally relate to this! Except i have found that the SUPER BIG dogs are layed back. But it’s allways the medium and large dogs that be dragging me 😭 sometimes i just run with the dog lol it’s not worth the pain

[@katiea2228]

@@abbyb8265 YES! There’s one really lanky GSD mix at my daycare who yanks me down the hallway every day and her mom always apologizes to me 🤣

[@outdoors-um9pi]

@@abbyb8265 friend of mine gone now sadly, had 3 and then inherited 2 or 3 can't remember been years. Lol but he took all over if not too hot, camper shell on truck and all windows knocked out from.them too look out! But seeing all these huge slobbering heads poked out was great, they were all super friendly, but OVER powering when full playtime. 😆

[@WarMooseEternal]

He looks like such a happy big boy and a gentle giant.

[@sophisticatedbear3374]

I had two English mastiffs growing up. They can get bigger than 230 lbs as our boy Moose was pushing 240. Tank was our other mastiff he was 220. They were the sweetest giant blobs of effection.

[@jamessmith-db2is]

Bet you felt like a god walking them two units, walking down the street thinking ain't nobody gonna start with me haha

[@A.Musa76]

@@jamessmith-db2is I had two Neapolitan Mastiffs and I can't walk both of them at the same time. My sister had to walk Asia (Female/170lbs) because of Roman (male/240lbs) was way over power for her he will just drag my sister on the floor with her stomach sliding on the ground. lol

[@novelist99]

I had a female who weighed 250.

[@sophisticatedbear3374]

@LucilleB i feel like I should clarify they are still alive...just old and living with my grandparents. They are each 14 years old now. There starting to put on more and more weight since they can't exercise anymore.

[@Jambobist]

@@jamessmith-db2is People that buy big dogs to make themselves feel tough are the worst.

[@emperorspenguin8235]

I love how she is explaining the history of Winston but you look at him just because wholesome, it makes me chuckle

[@scz1770]

I GASPED and said "look at the baby!" when he walked in. the goodest boy!

[@theemanfamily]

Everyone has this same reaction when he walks into any room, he is one good boy!

[@seanprice2990]

He's adorable! His food bill must be a killer lol

[@vicroc4]

Definitely the kind of dog where you benefit from having a membership at a warehouse store. XD

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

what do you mean food bill? just releze him in a forest for an houer or 2 and he comesback with a deer XD

[@jjm152]

We cook and freeze meals for ours. I reckon it cost probably around 25 dollars a week to feed a puppy and about 40 or so to feed an adult. Of course, we have almost no leftovers from any family meals (family of 5).

[@BluSTi]

That's a full-size dude pooping in your yard at least once a day. Food bill nothing, that's a lot to clean up!

[@seanprice2990]

@@BluSTi I'd be teaching him to use the toilet lol

[@lacycamerer7150]

I kept it together until the very quiet “Jesus!” that was almost cut when you pet him after putting cologne on him and getting a handful of hair 😂

[@tose917]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@warriorforrighteousness2775]

Please don't use the lord's name in vain.

[@LathropLdST]

@@warriorforrighteousness2775 go eat something impure by the book of Leviticus and get impaled as in Sodoma and Gomorra. Rude? Then quit spamming videos that are not about Jewish fairy tales stolen to Mesopotamian cultures.

[@realMarleyMarrow]

@@warriorforrighteousness2775 not everyone follows your religion. Shut up

[@Tanjaaraus]

@@warriorforrighteousness2775 if you are religious you should know what that actually means. Using the lords name in vain is what false prophets do, and those who want to appear more righteouss than they are. A non believer cannot use the lord's name in vain, as it is not their lord

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

"...so I *let* him lay down..."

[@tigg.z]

So glad that "they're just gentle big floofbabies" was immediately followed up with "but responsible training please"...

[@luisnunes3863]

I mean, imagine if one of those decides you need a little nip to mind your manners... 🤕🤕

[@yvettejones5323]

What a good boy! He was so calm and relaxed the whole time, and I laughed so hard when his ear ate your hand while you cleaned it 🤣

[@Wild_Western]

The sweetness, kindness and professionalism given and shown to this beautiful sweet and gentle dog by the young lady, are priceless. You can tell by the audio and video the love and effort she puts into her charges. Priceless!

[@kerrywilson8597]

He absolutely loved his bath , your so Awesome sauce with dogs.