mygreatdaneisinlovewithme

Some down time with Cookie

2011-05-11T07:14:00.000-04:00

I know you have been missing Cookie, I have too. My family has been super busy since November it seems they havent stopped. Thankfully Winter is almost upon us here in the land of OZ and if you know my Mum, you'll know she relishes in a good hibernation! The cold season really only hits us here on the eastern coast (Nthn NSW) for about 3 months- just enough time for us to snuggle down and stay home.

I will post soon and show off my new coat and tell you a little about Pede (still going stong at 14 and a half) and fill you in on what else has been happening, but for now,, enjoy a few pics of Cookie and I.

Almost 2...yes she has had a few haircuts already!

Shes my little sister...

And Ill always look after her.

Almost forgot to tell you, my cousin Rocksta is coming in 2 days time to stay for a week whild his Mum and Dad go on holidays...just WAIT till you see how BIG he is!

I missed you guys....
xxx Major xxx

Archer Music Blog: Monster Children

2011-05-08T23:59:00.000-04:00

Archer Music Blog: Monster Children: "Monster Children"
A friend of ours and she has a cool dog too called Ollie!

If I had to choose

2011-02-19T19:13:00.000-05:00

If I had to choose one colour what colour would I be?
A thought provoking question...
So much riding on this one.
See? My puppy brain turned to mush. I consider the seriousness of such gibber numerous times a day and this morning, settled on the floor amongst the meticulously arranged(OK, scatted) Cheerios's, I wondered if Cookie might notice if I flicked the channel on the TV over to the morning news.
Bad move.
She flipped her lid and threw a (plastic) spoon at my head.
Now, I didn't flinch, I'm tough and I know staying in this abusive relationship is necessary and no action I can take will benefit me, plus, as sick as it sounds, I like the attention.
My Cookie is 18 months old now and she hurls random objects at me frequently, however, I'm also lunged upon with delightfully full contact cuddles, in equal measure.
Yes, I love her still, more and more every day in fact.
I will watch Playschool and those edible looking Teletubbies for as long as she wants to snuggle with me.
Mum says my 3rd birthday is approaching, which for a giant breed equates roughly to Mum and I being the same age and although still kids at heart, we prefer a little culture and current affairs to ghastly bright toddler toones 24/7.
But back to to choosing my 'colour'....
Defiantly 'highlighter' yellow. You can't miss me. Here I am!

200 posts and my new friend

2010-09-20T01:56:00.000-04:00

Meet my new buddy KYUSS

Being a Neo Mastiff x English Mastiff, I think he's going to be a big boy! Watch out world!

Congratulations to Tazz and Marra and thanks for bringing him down to have a play...love Maj.

Kyuss was named after this band ....

Our girl Pede captured on canvas

2010-09-07T17:04:00.000-04:00

Thank you Kathleen for sending across the lovely portrait of Pede.

My husband was studded and so happy to see it and our girls think you are just so clever and so do I.
Please visit Kathleen and check out her beautiful artwork. One very talented lady (and Clouds Mom!)
If you click here wonderful things will happen enjoy people:)
Love Majors Mum xx

So I said to my Mum....

2010-09-03T08:34:00.000-04:00

So tonight I asked Mum, who is my family?
I think we figured out together that family are not only your blood relatives but the people around you who make your life better, the people (or dogs, sorry) who you couldn't be without.
Rocksta my Cousin came over for dinner along with his Mumma Aunty Jadie and my Uncle Johnny was here too.
My family are an interesting bunch and they are fun, very honest and I treasure them all.
xxxx
Love Major

Devoted to my Babydoll

2010-08-29T01:36:00.001-04:00

fAR oUT fRIDAY

2010-08-27T00:30:00.000-04:00

jUST ThOUGHT ThIS waS cUTE....mUm, cAN i kEEP HIM?

iM pRObABLY gOING tO pUSH tHIS pOINt, i'M pReTTy SURE mUM wILL BE EAISLY sWAYeD BUT dAD aND pEDE mIGHT NEEd SOME cONvINCiNG BEfORE i gET a pUP!
XX lOVE mAJ xx

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

2010-08-22T17:14:00.000-04:00

Dear Uncle Pete,
I'm guessing you have read about my wonderfully competent babysitting adventures. But let me tell you straight up....no.
I'm done.
He's cute old mate, but once I'm finished my coffee I'm out of here.
Geez!

They say you can't pick your family....
x Maj

Funny things happen on Fridays

2010-08-20T07:17:00.000-04:00

Like this.

Just to cheer me up and cheer me on

2010-08-20T07:09:00.000-04:00

I had been having a bad day, putting up with Pede's dramaz, Mum busy as always, now shes getting ready for a big party this weekend, there is a bright side for me though, my cousins are coming over to play...I'll fill you in on this later, but a friend sent me this funny but tasteless Doggy Dancing. And it totally had me BOL all afternoon;) Enjoy, but don't hold me responsible...i didn't MAKE you click on the link.
DO IT DO IT!
XX maj

Not really Wordless Wednesday

2010-08-17T17:11:00.000-04:00

Here's the heads up. You can tell when Mum is really busy when we only show our gorgeous face on (silent)Sunday and (wordless)Wednesday. How embarrassing.

Anyway, Ive been spending my mornings when ever Mum is at work playing this game with Pede...

Lets just call it "Don't sit there."

I don't really enjoy this game, Pede made it up and you know she's getting on now and if I have never said it before, you know, out of being respectful toward the elderly and all that, well, i will say it now...

Pede, your a bitch!

Don't laugh. Yes, anatomically speaking, she is a bitch. But let me tell you this old girl has a nasty streak you're all unaware of.
I try to have a chat with her and she's tells me in her charming old lady voice to F OFF! I try to sit down near her and the same thing happens. I hope Mum is reading this and puts Pede in the naughty corner for a while...
xxx Major
P.S the photo takes me back to a happier time, the day I met Dad:)

Hi Guys, yes I read Major's blog.

We think our Pedegirl might have dog dementia? Anyone else ever experienced this? xxx Major's Mum

Silent Sunday

2010-08-15T16:30:00.000-04:00

Flat Brutus

2010-08-15T16:15:00.000-04:00

Flat Brutus and major do Babysitting the Cookie....
thanks for a fun week FB, I wonder where you will be next...stay tuned to www.brutusthefrenchie.blogspot.com for further details.

Baby Brutus

2010-08-13T03:42:00.000-04:00

Brutus Oh my marvellous little friend, I am sorry for the week that I have bestowed upon you my buddy.
You have been such a good sport.
I hope you will accept this apology and move on to greener pastures with the knowledge that if there were a degree in babysitting, you would have your Masters little guy!
Just a quick glimpse of our week together, more photos to follow. I hope your Mum is not too horrified!

In my next life

2010-08-12T16:47:00.001-04:00

I will not be a mother with 4 little people.
I will stay a male thank you very much.
The things I have witnessed this week have been DIS-GUS-TING!

So the past week has been hugely busy and my responsibilities as Mum's right hand guy have really been taken to a new level.
Babysitting.
There, I said it.
And you know what? I Don't feel emasculated. Not one bit. I feel tired and overworked, but no less the great big hunk of man(dog) that I am.

So Mum goes away for a week and leaves me in charge of baby Cookie. Remember her? So lets just say Dad's not around either (humour me people) and Primary Care giver duty is left in my (not so)capable paws.

Before I even entertain the idea that PANIC should set in, I do what any responsible babysitter would do...call for backup!
Welcome my buddy BRUTUS!
Welcome to a week of caring for a poop machine.
xxx So much more, and photos galore to follow...
Love Major

Hooters, Hootus, Hootass ha ha ha

2010-08-05T17:27:00.001-04:00

Well a temporary visitor anyway...
OMD! I am so excited, Mum arrived home yesterday to tell me had a friend arriving soon to stay with us for a week (sorry* it'll have to be a week if thats ok).

We have so much to plan and really need to get alot done this week with or friend..stay tuned, you will see him really soon. Here's a hint their name rhymes with Hooters!
xxMajor

Much needed comfort

2010-08-01T17:22:00.000-04:00

If Major were a medicine,
I'd buy share in the company.

My Great Dane is a healer. Not in a hippy dippy kinda way. This boy has helped to ease the hurt of loosing a friend. He's made me laugh when I felt laughing was impossible and he continues to keep me smiling through painful memories.
Of course my children are great healers too. Now the eldest can say the right thing and comfort me with a hug but Maj is they only one who doesn't need me to explain myself. He is happy to stay by my side, and leech along wherever I am going.

Soon a year will have passed since I lost Braise to kidney disease.
My little family and I are preparing his flower garden ready for the day.
I wonder if my boys ever met how they would have got along...

yes you were right

2010-07-28T16:59:00.000-04:00

It is not a piece of Bacon

2010-07-28T07:54:00.000-04:00

We were not invited

2010-07-25T04:31:00.000-04:00

So this is what Rocksta saw.
With scone crumbs falling from his jowls he relayed a vision of my little people, Aunty Jadie, tiny tea cups, scones with jam and cream and no space for me:(
At least Cookie wanted to share....

Unanimous Decision, let's send him in

2010-07-25T04:01:00.000-04:00

Our informer, Rocksta returned. Looking determined to retell the situation just as he saw it....

"Sit down Maj, I don't know how to tell you this, but...."

The Consultation with the Elder

2010-07-25T03:50:00.001-04:00

The Discussion....with my Cuzzin

2010-07-25T03:45:00.000-04:00

Stealth Operation

2010-07-25T02:35:00.001-04:00

The lights were dimmed.
We didn't have much time.
Something was going on.
Lucky my partner in crime was here to help me devise a plan....
Stay tuned.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-07-21T07:05:00.000-04:00

Most Expensive dog ever sold

2010-07-20T04:05:00.002-04:00

In early 2009, a Florida couple became the proud owners of Lancelot Encore, the world’s first commercially cloned puppy and one of the most expensive dogs in the world.

The Labrador retriever was cloned from samples thoughtfully taken by the couple five years ago from their beloved pet Lancelot. The cloned puppy looks just like his predecessor and the couple hopes that, being around the same people and many of the same dogs, Lancelot Encore will be every bit the alpha male that the original Lancelot was.

The couple won the chance to have their pet cloned in an auction held last July by BioArts, a California-based firm that employed Korea’s Sooam Biotech Research Foundation to recreate their darling dog. The hammer price of the pricey pooch was $155,000. That’s $100,000 more than was last paid for a commercially cloned animal, a bull named Second Chance.

A black Tibetan Mastiff

Later that year, however, Lancelot Encore’s price was dwarfed by the sale of a black Tibetan Mastiff named Yangtze River Number 2. Yangtze’s new owner, a Chinese millionaire identified only as Ms. Wang, met the pup while visiting Yushu in China’s Qinghai province with a Tibetan Mastiff she wished to breed with one of the region’s storied pureblood canines. As soon as she met the dog, then known as White Root, she knew she had to have him. Ultimately, she ended up paying $582,000 for the most expensive dog in the world.

Upon his arrival at an airport in Xi’an, Yangtze was greeted by a motorcade of thirty luxury cars and a crowd of spectators.
Seriously, what a load of shit.

Get real people. When you lose your best friend to the Rainbow Bridge, let them go.

Yes, youre heart will be broken. But head to a shelter, find a rescue dog, save a life,

give love another chance.

If Mum did'nt rescue me, I don't know where I would have ended up. One day I'll share my adoption story

but the memories are still a little raw....I'm happy where I am.

When my Mum sings this to me, my eyes well up with tears, cause what we've got is SOLID....

"Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied

Tell me that you want the kind of thing that money just can't buy

I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love"
Thanks Beatles.

Mum says she appreciates every day she has with me. That I was meant to be, right here with her, right now.
She told me that the anniversary of the death her first son Braise is coming up soon, bit heavy, I know, but it helps me to understand why shes so fricken obsessed with me.
Lucky it goes both ways.
Theres nowhere I'd rather be Mumzy.
But right here, right now.
With You.
xxxx
Maj

Best Friends with the Elderly

2010-07-19T23:34:00.001-04:00

Who is your Best Friend?
Mine is a glamourous older woman (don't tell her I told you she is 94 and a half), a female of stature and grace.
She sounds delightful doesn't she? Here's where it get a little ~~creepy~~ interesting.
We sleep in the same bed.
Remembering I am a 14 year old male.
Hmmmm.
Sometimes I wonder why I have to 'go there'. Well, I can't help myself.
I repeat, I am a 14 year old boy.
xxxx Major

P.s Who is your best friend?

Mum for Hire

2010-07-18T01:11:00.000-04:00

Hi guys, thought I'd spoil Major's fun for a minute and try something out.

I believe social networking, blogging and the Internet has given so many people wonderful opportunities for worldwide exposure, from gathering support for a cause, getting attention to be able to showcase your talent discovering job prospects that were once so difficult to even imagine, let alone find; It is the later that I am interested in.
I’ve been functioning as a technical writer, freelance writer and consultant as well as blogging about the life of my dog for over 3 years.I love to write with a comedic edge. I would love to help you get started blogging, or help you build a better blog. I offer comprehensive consulting packages to small business owners who need help with blog setup, Internet marketing, and a myriad of other services, based on the client’s individual needs.

I also offer copy writing services. Optimized content is a necessary component of a blog and must be updated on a consistent basis. If you are having a difficult time developing content for your blog, I can assist you with that. I can help you develop or write new content, or polish and edit existing content.
I can write a regular piece on you blog. Pregnancy, babies, toddlers, kids and dogs are my specialty.

So what happens when you advertise yourself to the world?
Lets see...

Majors Mum

By the way any hot shot ezine or international parenting magazine editor who is falling over yourself to get in touch with me, here is the holy grail of email addresses:

mrnmrsdoodikens@hotmail.com

Yes, I am Mrs Doodikens (thanks for that Husband!)

2010-07-16T06:36:00.002-04:00

If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in front of him and never say it’s not quite as good as his mother's

........then adopt a dog.

If you want someone always willing to go out, at any hour, for as long and wherever you want ...

......then adopt a dog.

If you want someone who will never touch the remote, doesn't care about football, and can sit next to you as you watch romantic movies

.......then adopt a dog.

If you want someone who is content to get on your bed just to warm your feet and whom you can push off if he snores

......then adopt a dog !

If you want someone who never criticizes what you do, doesn't care if you are pretty or ugly, fat or thin, young or old, who acts as if every word you say is especially worthy of listening to, and loves you unconditionally, perpetually ..

.......then adopt a dog.

BUT, on the other hand, if you want someone who will never come when you call, ignores you totally when you come home, leaves hair all over the place, walks all over you, runs around all night and only comes home to eat and sleep, and acts as if your entire existence is solely to ensure his happiness

......then adopt a cat!

(Now be honest, you thought I was gonna say... marry a man, didn't you? )

Random Thought Thursday

2010-07-15T03:31:00.000-04:00

So little time for words.

Plenty of thoughts in my head though,

I will share but a few.

What are you thinking about today?

xx Maj

Wordless Wednesday

2010-07-14T03:01:00.000-04:00

The uprising of the Phoenix

2010-07-11T16:07:00.003-04:00

Phoenix 208453

She is 17 months old, like long walks on the beach and is partial to kids, adults, the elderly, the postman, she just likes everyone. And with such pretty eyes, how could you not like Phoenix?

Her profile also states that she is not afraid of fireworks. I know what this means...shes a party girl, bring on the noise, the commotion, everybody do the Locomotion!

Wow.

I want her for myself.

If anyone is from South East Queensland Australia or you know someone who is...direct them to http://awlqld.com.au/ The Animal Welfare League in Coomabah.

There, Phoenix is waiting to meet you.

Good Luck Fee!

Love Major xx

Goodbye To The Greatest Plushie Ever

2010-07-11T00:55:00.003-04:00

So long, Farewell, Aufwiedersehen Goodbye.

Regretfully we must bid a sad farewell to Claw.

He touched the hearts of many.

Run Free little buddy.

Steal my thunder no more.

Silent Sunday

2010-07-11T00:04:00.003-04:00

Boys and their toys

2010-07-10T20:02:00.002-04:00

I sniffed this guy out in my Pudding's bedroom...amongst the sea of pink and My Little Ponies I think this is a most tasteful plushie...
Stylish tasteful, not rip your face off tasteful, of course.
xx Maj

Mr Snuggles

2010-07-10T03:42:00.000-04:00

Amongst my many other names, I've been happy to claim the name Mr Snuggles this past week while my little Cheesecake has been recovering. The couch is a lovely warm place to be. Back to the couch. Mmmmmmmmm.
P.s Please don't tell any of my mates about the name ok?
xx Maj

Sleep in Saturday

2010-07-09T16:01:00.003-04:00

I can't believe that majority of my house is still asleep.
I've just woken up quickly to say goodbye to Mum who is off to WORK and write a quick update on life, I guess.
Since Tuesday, quite a bit has been going on in Bakery Land (Cookie, Cheesecake, Pudding, erm...Mudpie) yes, thought you'd like that:)
Bakery land has been a flurry of excitement, squeals, tiaras and tantrums, chaos and pain, more squeals, too many squeals for me, I have quite the aversion to high pitched noises, next holiday I Will be investing in some ear muffs for sure.
First up, my tallest and most clever Cheesecake is doing so well she left me yesterday along with her sisters to have a morning out with Aunty Tazz...I overheard the little people talking about all the toys they won at the arcade and I'm still waiting for mine....I love plushies! I love to rip their faces off and bolt up and down the yard and around the house at lighting speed zooming past everything so fast, SO FAST....think I'm awake now.
Did I mention shes doing great? Photos to come, Mum will be home at lunch time today to get snap happy shots of me and my little people.
You know what else happened? I pulled RANK...I cant really explain the logistics of this statement right now, but after my family wakes up and notices that a certain someone who I better not mention because Mum only just found out and a certain Cheesy some one should learn about this news/fate of a certain small fluffy someone escaping and disappearing by herself. Hmmm. Enough said. For now. O Oh. Hearts are going to be broken.
We are all going to relax today. Dad said all the little people will be sleeping in and granted the weather, rain (not clearing) I'm pushing for a day of dvds and monopoly...I want to be the dog!
xx Majorxx

So thats what a cookie sounds like!

2010-07-06T16:42:00.002-04:00

On the verge of exhaustion

2010-07-06T16:19:00.003-04:00

Ive been sick. Ive been tired. Cause Ive been sick.

I'm sorry Ive missed out on so much lately, play dates, parties, family reunions and generally sharing the love between my friends and fan club.

Its not that I need REHAB, however, just a little time to myself would be nice. Even a small closet (or a big closet) where I can close the door behind me (hard to do with paws I must admit) and take some time out to ...Oh I dunno like maybe grasp my knees and rock back and forth perhaps, whilst humming the Serenity Prayer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer and clamping my eyes shut as tightly as I can and clicking the heels of my Ruby slippers together three times?

Hmmmm.

Maybe I'm over dramatising.

I just feel like there are too many people in my face all over the place invading my personal SPACE! (Yo)

I guess I should have listened to Mum when she gave that pep talk last week. It went a little something like this.

Mum: " Now Major, the next 16 days all the children will be home from school every day to play with you and keep you company and you are gong to have so much fun. So be sure to rest up and reserve some energy ok?"

Major: "I'm sorry, let me just clarify that with you, you did say every day right Mother?"

Mum: " Yes Major, that's right, be on you re best behaviour please, treat all the kids equally and don't just favour Cookie because they will know then that you have a favourite and that's not very nice. Good Boy. Oh and Major, please don't call me Mother it make me feel like an old lady. I love you. Good Boy."

Major: "Mummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy!"

In my world

2010-07-04T02:18:00.000-04:00

My cousin Rocksta (yet to have his own blog) is over today. Goodness he plays Hard!
xx Maj

Dear Cheesecake,

2010-07-02T00:43:00.003-04:00

This for you, all in pink, just the way you like it.

My wish for you is here.

Please make a swift recovery and come back to playing with me soon.

I'm going to miss you tomorrow so remember that I will be thinking of you all day and watching the cars go by waiting for you to come home.

I'm sure Mum and Dad and Cookie will be with you and holding your hand all day long and if the hospital allowed canine visitors, well, Id be there with bells on.

Don't forget you are beautiful just the way you are,

See you when you get home.

Lots of furry hugs,

Major xx

Note from Mum: Our eldest daughter Cheesecake (not her real name of course folks *shhesh!*) was born with a uni lateral cleft lip and palate. She has endured many surgeries which began at age 3 months old. Now aged almost 8 she will be heading to hospital for more work on her lip only. The doctors at The Royal Brisbane Children's Hospitalhttp://www.workingwonders.com.au/ are some of the best cosmetic surgeons in the Australia and our Cheesecake is a real trooper and we think she secretly enjoys the fussing over her (who can blame her being one of four girls). We will take 10 month old Cookie with us also (yes Maj is devastated) and our two middle girls(Mudpie & Pudding) will have some quality Painting Nanee time.

Romance Puppies Party

2010-06-30T19:19:00.002-04:00

Count me in Romance Puppy!

Sallie from http://romancepuppy.blogspot.com/has invited us to her Hawaiian Party, well I can't turn an offer like that down, it winter here in Australia so, lock it in Eddy Im there!

Its a fourth of July Luau so pack your bikinis ladies (I mean YOU Bunny;) and come play. Woo Hoo Party Time!

xx Maj

2010-06-30T18:56:00.002-04:00

We found this quiz on Tucker's blog and decided to borrow (thanks mate) http://greatdanetucker.blogspot.com is his address, if you are not friend already with this big guy, head over there and say HI!
Name and Age: Major ( Taybon Major Magnus) (don't laugh) aged 2
Breed: Great Dane
Nickname: Maj, Big Boy, Brutha
Where did you come from: Originally my parents of course, Mum, Tatiana and Dad KittyHawk. But Mum rescued me from Paul & Jessica who had me til I was 8 weeks old and then after returning to them at aged 1.
Favourite Toy: My Dorothy the dinosaur tail
Favourite Snack: Ham Bones
Worst Habit: Crotch sniffing
Most Embarrassing Moment: Falling off the trampoline
Family Dynamic: Alpha Dog in Training, 2iC, Hmmm Im definatly more important than Claw the Bunny, but I know my Big sister Pede is boss.
Mums favourite thing about me: My gentle nature, especially around the little people.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-06-30T07:02:00.003-04:00

If I had a little finger

2010-06-29T23:06:00.003-04:00

After a stern warning and a joint prayer (you know, that my behaviour will improve and to repent my sins and to beg for forgiveness from all of humanity)(blah blah blah)

I happen upon a new awareness... Mum is a sucker. Shes wrapped around my little finger.

Here's an idea http://www.myhumanisinlovewithme.blogspot.com/

xx Major

forgiven and KING of the world! (no ego here:)

Tastes like Chicken....I was a bad dog

2010-06-29T01:55:00.003-04:00

Mum says Im only allowed on the computer today because I should tell all my friends Ive been a bad dog.

Mum says I should tell all my friends that I ate a Guinea pig and scared another one STIFF!

Mum says telling you all that Ive been bad will make me think about what I have done and then I will never do it again.

Well,

Here is what I think....

#1 There are no more Guinea pigs left in our yard.

#2 If a Guinea Pig just happens to take a stroll through our yard I will ask it politely to leave.

#3 Why would my family want a giant furry rat as a pet anyway?

#4 I did not EAT the little pig, I simply helped it(The Punk)out and of it went. Zooooom! so fast and through the fence, gone.

#5 The other one(lets call him Pigzy) just gave up. I smiled at him (after helping The Punk escape) and he rolled over and put his legs straight up in the air. What a loser.

So. Mum is shaking her head and the little people will be home soon so I'm heading out side to hide under a blanket and THINK about what Ive done.

(Think guinea pig tastes like chicken:)

When it all turns pear shaped

2010-06-28T17:49:00.003-04:00

Or better known as ...When the little people get sick.

*Plans go out the window

*Major feels neglected

*The house looks like a bomb hit it

*Mum is frazzled

*The car doesn't leave the driveway

*The day/nights blend together

And the more times you look at a photo, you see it just looks so wrong.

Sorry about that Mum. Pede. Put it away!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-06-23T02:09:00.002-04:00

free range

2010-06-23T02:08:00.001-04:00

As a rule I am not the greatest fan of chickens, hence being tied up this morning. Understandably the chickens were in need of a break from being cooped up in the pen for days on end due to the rain. However I am most unappreciative of this restrictive positioning system Mum has inflicted upon me. I much prefer to be free range:)

I miss my Aunty

2010-06-22T04:23:00.002-04:00

I'm glad Mum has not yet been able to find her camera lead as their is rather incriminating photos of the two of us Aunty Track embedded deep within the electronical walls of the photo taking, soul stripping, death defying, great Dane + aunty running amok pictures on there.

To anyone else ...my Aunty, lets call her TRACK came for a visit and not only were we captured bouncing on Mum and Dads bed Im pretty sure their are full on mouth kissing photos and even the possibility of nudie runs aswell! (or not) (remember it however you like Track:)

So the moral of this story(or rant)is that I miss you. And watch out Saturday night the 21st of August cause I have all sorts of plans for you my Aunty:) he he he Partners in crime.

Yeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Love you.

xxMaj

She Found me and I love her...Cookie x

2010-06-21T08:38:00.004-04:00

I smell you...

I taste you...

I kiss you...

I will always protect you.

* from Mum...A huge Great Dane. A thundering force of an animal who can knock me sideways when we play together, he who threatens to smash the shower door down and he who will tear to shreds a towel a shoe and side of beef. 65 + kilograms of MANDOG.

Who is a pussycat, a kitten, a gentle prince when in the presence of Cookie (our 9 month 3 week old preciousness). He is so wrapped around her tiny chubby fingers. They are BFF. xxx

Snot Face

2010-06-21T08:37:00.002-04:00

Shhhh I'm hiding!

2010-06-21T08:36:00.003-04:00

Oh no!

2010-06-21T07:26:00.000-04:00

Taxi I miss you!

2010-06-17T08:55:00.002-04:00

When are you coming to play? Its getting cold now, I dont know if Im that keen for a swim at the beach but why don't we ask or Mums to take us hiking?

Almost a keeper

2010-06-17T08:51:00.002-04:00

Aunty Polly and Aunty Ricci (you know cousin Taxi's Mum) found this guy wandering the streets last weekend. Aunty Polly walked around with him for a while pretending she belonged to him, she even called him Sargent (which sounds pretty great with my name dont you think?) but then the council ranger came to collect him and afetr his microchip was scanned his Dad came to pick him up. Drat! I think we would have been great mates. Oh and Mum says she would have named him Falkor:)

He had a sleepover

2010-06-17T08:46:00.002-04:00

and it was so much fun!

My cousin Rocksta...we all had a ball with him, I cant wait til he comes back:)

Wordless Wednesday

2010-06-15T18:53:00.003-04:00

Satin Balls

2010-06-14T01:28:00.005-04:00

Get your mind out of the gutter.

Satin Balls is not my Porn Star name. (I can't think of one right now...)

Anyway, Satin Balls are used to help dogs like me (Great Danes) who have trouble putting on and keeping weight on. I can hear all your Mums moaning, ooo I wish I had that problem...however Mum assures me its really hard work (and somewhat heart wrenching) trying to help a dog to gain weight.

There are many variations of this recipe but Mums is listed below. Enjoy:

1kg 3 star mince (beef, pork, lamb, chicken...the fattier the better)

1 large jar of peanut butter

6 egg yolks (I have to thanks the girls in the pen in my yard for these)(love your work girls!)

1 avocado

1 small jar sesame seeds

1 cup white rice

1 large tin tuna (oil and all is fine)

Mix in a huge bowl with HANDS then roll into balls and flatten into patties.

Freeze til you need them.

I'll eat about 6 of these once a day ( I eat 3 meals a day).

In case you were wondering I also have a bowl of porridge or scrambled eggs for breakfast, plus biscuits and another bowl of biscuits with whatever leftover overs my four little girls leave me.

*&^%$#@!~?

2010-06-13T23:24:00.001-04:00

Pede was not impressed with the conversation. It became a little confrontational with Cookie about her T shirt choice yesterday.
Turns out Dad dressed her and Mum came to my defence by telling him not to play favourites.
Hope your having a nice weekend, I'm heading back to the park ...
xx Maj

A Country Stroll

2010-06-13T21:05:00.004-04:00

Mum, come on catch up....please let me in there to play with the sheep?

BEWARE my dogs might not be as friendly as yours

2010-06-11T22:36:00.003-04:00

A favourite blogger of my Mum is Heather Armstrong from http://dooce.com, she recently posted this sign on in her local park due to a situation she encountered whilst walking her dogs. Now, I wasn't planning on telling you guys this, cause Mum says it was so embarrassing but in the same breath she stated how pissed off she was. Here's the scoop.
About two weeks ago Mum and I had a lovely walk in our local park. Not a leash free park, but by a creek. Now occasionally I like to take a dip in the creek, a short swim just for the exercise really and the thing is Mum never lets me off the leash (i have an extra long leash for my swims). So I had my swim and I spied a fluffy Husky who looked like someone I knew. Mum gave me permission to walk up and say hello and I over heard her ask the Husky's man if we could approach to say Hi. Well, once we got the Ok I had a quick sniff greet of said Husky and then you know what happen?
ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE! We were fighting like two cats on heat, Mum was in shock, Husky Man did NOTHING and I got dragged by my lead backwards away from the two FREAKS in the park. I honestly don't know what started it only thing is I guess Husky didn't like me and Mum was really cranky at Husky man for not having a leash on Husky. LEASHES on for a reason people.

Thinking I'll borrow Dooce's sign and post it in the park....Grrrrr

Peace & Love xx Maj

Gentlemen prefer blondes...not

2010-06-09T22:14:00.002-04:00

Her blonde phase...

The creative type.

2010-06-09T21:51:00.003-04:00

Back in her day my sister Pede was a hairdresser extraordinaire. She won competitions, many title including The Australian Colour Trophy and even did a stint in Paris with some of the world best hair designers. She doesn't remember any of this and these days I'm answering to Billy or Mack or Buddy or whoever she want to call me. Such a bright shining light my sister was and don't get me wrong, occasionally a sense of colour and sparkle reappears and she surprises me and we all smile, if only for a moment.

I stayed home to babysit

2010-06-09T21:30:00.005-04:00

While Mum and Dad had a great time at Uncle Craig and Uncle Peter (my twuncles-twin Uncles) birthday party. I stayed home, with alot on my plate mind you.
Now I know turning forty is apparently a huge deal, but leaving me home alone with Cookie for the night has left me a little exhausted. Really, who knew baby's were so much work? After changing her a million times playing peek-a-boo behind the window and having to share dinner with her I thought it'd be over, but then there was rocking her and getting up sing her back to sleep.
Its made me reevaluate my goals in life, reassess what I what from the short time I'm here on this earth and Ive come to the decision that I don't want to have pups of my own.
Good thing that cause Mum told me I'm not able to and adoption in Australia isn't an option to single fathers. Huh? Mum was quite upset at this revelation, you see she loves kids and really wanted to be a Grandmother one day. She told me if I ever change my mind she will help me get a pup for myself. Ha ha. Could you even imagine me as a Dad? Crazy right?xx Maj

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2010-06-09T07:08:00.000-04:00

Wordfull Wednesday

2010-06-02T07:40:00.003-04:00

Between haunting the Rabbit and two Guinea Pigs, chasing the Ibis' away and watching Mum run our very busy little household I'm finding my blogging time rapidly decreasing and its honestly making me fret dear friends.

Blogging has always been a joyful and creative outlet to me. I enjoy the company of my family and all the hangin in the yard and the hangin next to Mums leg in the kitchen, the bathroom, the laundry and the challenge of hiding my bones from my sister Pede and the howling at the random firetrucks that go by, the barking whenever Pede does, the trampoline ( I love the trampolining) and general day to day being a dog BUT.....
with all this consuming my life my blogging, my much loved blogging really is falling by the wayside. And you know what I'm just going to put it down to the fact that its winter here folks. The days are shorter, the motivations low and I'm cold.

Before I go I just want to say I admire you guys who hit out 29, 30, 31+ post per month of quality material. You, my friends, must have good coffee and such stamina. Horrah to you!

Horray, Horray, Horrah, Horrar (dont you hate it when the words start looking so wrong)

xx Maj

Indecent Proposal, Irresonable request, Irrational Thinking

2010-05-27T22:04:00.002-04:00

I asked Mum yesterday if I could drive the car this time.

She told me she had a better idea.

That. My friends. Was a little slice of Heaven.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-05-25T19:58:00.002-04:00

Are you for it? Are you against it? I'm torn.

2010-05-25T17:15:00.003-04:00

Ok. So friends I have a new friend.

Read on before you shout WTF MAJOR?!

Meet Zacary Rabbit from http://somebunnyscreation.blogspot.com/ and make sure you tell him I sent you and try to make it clear if we are for or against. Obviously Im not trying to persuade you either way.

I like what Zacary is up to. I think he is a creative bunny with a great story and honestly, I was happy to leave him there at his blog and go on with my day satisfied that I'd had a little laugh to myself and then move on. But then I read something that caught my eye. This was the part that confused me.

So Zac Bunny is looking for donations for the creation of his book or "future transplant stuffings".

I'm going to remain a fan of Zacary. Hes an original in my eyes. But show me another plushy and let me up close and dude, seriously, I would not be paying to put the stuffing back in, thats for sure.

Did I give you an award?

2010-05-24T23:35:00.002-04:00

Trying to catch up on the posting today so I'm sorry if mygreatdaneisinlovewithme is burning you re eyes right now, but since the caffine in my coffee is working, lets just carry on shall we? Ok

I received a lovely and most attractive award, from my most lovely and attractive girl ...BUNNY! Thank you miss Bunny I hope life at http://houndstooth4.blogspot.com/ is treating you like the princess you are. The idea is to paw this baby forward , so here it goes...

1. Kim at http://lifeatgoldenpines.blogspot.com/ you need it.

2. Kathleen and Cloud at http://cloudthewonderdog.blogspot.com/ they are working on Pede's portrait, very exciting!

3. Mayzie at http://mayziegal.wordpress.com/ mostly cause I missed your birthday, sorry

4. The Pittie Pack http://kissa-bull.blogspot.com/ you guys crack me up

5. Kimmy at http://cupcakekimmy.blogspot.com/ because her cupcakes make my Mum squeal (go on you'll love them:)

6. Brutus http://brutusthefrenchie.blogspot.com/ cause you remind me of a happy sultana.

7. The Booker man and his Sister Asa at http://thebookerman.blogspot.com/ cause we think alike.

Now I gotta try to tell you guys that Ive given you an award. Well, pass it on to seven of your friends if you like and have an awesome day xx Love Major

Male Model Majors Most Memorable Musing Mostly Mums Musings MKay?

2010-05-24T23:13:00.003-04:00

Seriously I had such a fun day on Sunday. I met up with Rod the pet photographer, the same Rod we are working for, helping him to write a most awesome book about DOGS! (stay tuned for launch...later in the year)

If you want to see our photos, the stars, the mayhem( who thought tying all of us up on the one pole was a good idea?) (bad bad bad idea!) and the cuteness of my human sisters, http://thepetographer.com.au/ clink on link to Gallery (Tani's day on the Gold Coast) you can even rate the photos..fun times!

I must say my cousin Rocksta stole the show and he really lived up to his name, the boy is destined for greatness!

Also you might notice that my baby doll human "Cookie" was MIA, Mum decided a big day at the park would been a bit too draining for a little one like her, especially now shes teething and we are all a little tired from her crying. Geez, I'm glad Ive got all my teeth!

Sending love and hugs to Max's Momma and Kim, Maguire's Momma, your boys were so special and I am thinking of you.

Lots of love Major x

P.S the handsome black dog is Trigger, he's of the Mafia kind I think, I'd certainly call him up if i needed protection. Badass right? Oh yea and that is my cousin Taxi too with her Dad, meet, Uncle Peter :)

Hey

2010-05-24T21:35:00.002-04:00

I have not had a chance to read every ones blogs yet, and I have a dreaded feeling about whats to come...I can see allot of Max titles and I don't want it to be true. I feel your heart is breaking Max Momma and I want to hold your hand. Im heading over to your place now xx Maj

Be back soon

2010-05-21T19:04:00.002-04:00

We are just really busy at the moment. Mum says I can blog like crazy next week but until I catch up on visiting all my friends I won't feel like I deserve to be a part of my own community.

So I promise a very exciting post on Monday and I can't wait to read about what you have all been up to.

Mum says I need a bath and then we are heading to meet the our new pal dog photographer, Rod.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

xxx Maj

He took me by suprise

2010-05-18T07:47:00.002-04:00

Pede must have known there was a plan...Cheeky Maj!

XX love Mum

Smooching

2010-05-18T07:46:00.000-04:00

I'd been trying to give my Mum a kiss all evening and so tonight when she was helping me into my pyjamas I let a smacker fly and SMOOCH!
I got her!
MWAH!

Silent Sunday

2010-05-17T01:29:00.000-04:00

Wating for Dad to crank the BBQ behind me so I can snuggle up next to it and get warm. BTW Mum, Im sleeping in tonight.
In your bed.
(No Maj, but you can sleep in the lounge room ok?) xx

Baby its cold out side

2010-05-17T01:27:00.002-04:00

So the world has Bieber fever.
I just feel like I have a fever.
I live in Australia. On the east coast, in fact I live so close to the Queensland border that I can be stripped off and at the beach before the next song finishes on the radio in my car.
So what is it with frost on the grass in my front yard and my Mum dressing me like a 15 year old human boy from the hood?
Its approaching winter people and all I can say about that is "Brrrrr" and " Get me some pants please."

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2010-05-12T07:00:00.000-04:00

A bigger bite of the Cookie

2010-05-12T06:49:00.006-04:00

A few more photos of my little bestie, Cookie.

Yes Mum know how to turn a photo,however once turned they still seem to upload sideways again. While this is rather annoying, she has yet to find a solution, ideas?

Kissing is fine. Licking is a bit much and thats kind of when the party ends. Mum says its weird.

See how she doesn't know I'm behind her? Cheeky Cookie!

My paws and her teeny tiny human hands.

* * * * *

There was a confrontational almost standoffish moment there when I was convinced my scrambled egg breakfast would most certainly disappear in to the realms of the black hole that is the Cookie's mouth but Hurrah! my lovely Mum saved the day and promptly whisked Miss Cookaracha away for a bath and her morning nap. Leaving me and Mum to have timeout and chat about the pain of writer's block, the Global financial Crisis and what was for lunch.

Computer Malfunction by Mum

2010-05-12T04:20:00.001-04:00

Life or something.

2010-05-10T18:44:00.005-04:00

So many questions floating around my head today. I wish I had the answers.

This much i know is true. Life is a circle. Yes, the circle of life.

I remember Mum telling me that my Angel brother Braisey passed on just 3 short weeks before my little human 'Cookie' was born. My Mum had just put Braise to rest in a garden in our yard and planted beautiful flowers in his memory when life continued on its way as it does.

Little 'Cookie' was born at home and Mum was able to take her that same morning to visit Braise's final resting place and tell him all about the new baby.

Although the pain of losing her best friend was so new, so too was the little baby in her arms and the pain was less fierce and much more gentle.

Mum and Dad adopted me just 5 months later and I was told from the very beginning that I wasn't here as a replacement, but I was here so we (Mum and I) could both have a second chance at that special best friendship.

Anyway, my relationship with baby Cookie was like an atomic bomb had gone off in my heart! I just love her so so much and am enjoying growing up with her.

Goodbye Mate

2010-05-10T17:13:00.002-04:00

R.I.P Digby
Thanks for telling me Bunny.
I feel so sad, can we all just hug please:(
I love you guys forever ok.
xx Maj

Our Friend Digby

2010-05-10T06:59:00.002-04:00

http://www.wilfanddigby.blogspot.com/

We just took a stroll to say goodbye to Digby and now Mum is sitting beside me with tears in her eyes.

Sweet Sheepdog Digby is getting closer to heading to Rainbow Bridge, leaving Wilf and his wonderful family behind.

Go visit him for a little while, sit with him quietly and wish him the best.

Mum can relate to having to say good bye to you best friend. Suppout and caring words are what Digby's family need to hear right now.

Love Major.

Monumental Monday

2010-05-10T06:28:00.004-04:00

Far Out Brussel Sprout!

How fun was the Pet Blogger Hop?

And what a clever idea, hey I forgot to thank Nigel Buggers, Sola Fide and Fudgepants :) over at http://www.lifewithdogs.blogspot.com/ so guys, thanks a big round of a paws to you all.

I've met so many new and interesting four leggers from around the globe that there's got to be a party coming up soon we can all get LARGE!

Have a look at my followers and find a picture of someone you dont know, now go say Hi!

Don't forget to tell them you came from me ok.

And make sure you take this golden paw award with you for your trouble. Its my way of telling you I think your AWESOME!

Be still my heart

2010-05-09T19:02:00.002-04:00

Mum.

Happy Mothers Day.

Love Major x

Urban Puppy Tags by Nancy

2010-05-06T17:35:00.002-04:00

Thankyou Nancy from Urban Puppy www.etsy.com/shop/urbanpuppy
for creating the most amazing handcrafted tags for me and Pede. Mum loves them and I love the jingle I make when I run!
Click on the photo above to get a better look, and please visit Nancy's store to see her other designs.
She made my tag a little bigger (and at no extra cost) because Im such a big boy.
Pede's tag has "I love my dad" on the back.
Mum tried to get a STILL portrait of me, but alas I just wanted to play:)

Bunny guessed!

2010-05-06T16:56:00.003-04:00

And Bunny guessed first. Bunny from http://houndstooth4.blogspot.com/ you know the girl of my dreams.

Bunny has been my friend for a while now, she always knows the right thing to say and has a heart of gold. Im certain she looked after me at date night and was so forgiving. Pretty much the best 'girl'friend you could ask for.

Hey Bunny you can now add "Most awesome Guesser" to you huge list of personal attributes.

Your Mom has said before how life wouldn't be the same without you and I can honestly say I feel the same way. You rock my boat.

here is a list of words that remind me of you Bunny: wonderful, amazing, special, pretty, friendly,sweet, lovely, terrific, caring, honey, grey-te, far away but o so close, adorable, missed, cute and friend.

* So what was in the package...NEW TAGs! yay!

Can you guess?

2010-05-05T16:41:00.004-04:00

Whats in the package I received yesterday?

Go on, guess.

If you do I'll write you a whole post about you!

I'll link to your blog and tell everybody how FANTASTIC you are. (This could be especially exciting if you have a product/service/charity to promote)

Whats in the PARCEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????????????????????

xx Maj

*The winner of the guessing game will be the FIRST correct guesser :)

Wordless Wednesday take 2

2010-05-05T05:48:00.002-04:00

Wordless Wednesday 1 (eye hate to think what happened)

2010-05-05T05:46:00.002-04:00

To answer your question Mr Nubbin

2010-05-04T17:26:00.002-04:00

Mr B Nubbin from http://nubbintails.blogspot.com/asked what breed Rocksta is...well, first Mama is a Rottweiler and his Papa a Dog De Bordeaux.
So with paws like dinner plates I'm thinking my little mate will be up for a bit of rough play when he grow up. Yeaaaaa Boys Club

Bad boy Bad Boys whatcha goina do whatcha goina do when they come for you....

Introducing our little Rocksta

2010-05-04T16:47:00.004-04:00

My baby cousin is home. I'm not allowed to play with him until he has the rest of his shots, but Aunty Jadie came over late last week and brought him with her. I pleaded desperately through the door to please let me play. I managed a quick sniff, mmmmm inhaling that new puppy smell was like candy (well, dried pigs ears perhaps!). Mum says she feels the same way about human babies (well, and puppies).

So his name is Rocksta, we call him Rocky, but I want to call him Squidgy and I'll love him for ever!

Dad managed to fall asleep with Rocky in his arms and while you would imagine I'd be seething with jealousy....no, I told Mum to take a picture. This one's going up on the wall. Awwwwww

xx Maj

100 posts dedicated to Braise

2010-05-01T00:54:00.002-04:00

100 posts.

Some what of a milestone right?

None of it would have been possible without Braise.

Braisey started it all.

Mum's love for the Great Dane, her love of blogging and all the new friends from across the globe we have made.

Braise,

One day we will play together and until the day I meet you at Rainbow Bridge, I will look after her. OUR Mum.

Thanks mate.

xx Major

if you want to read Braise's story it starts here http://mygreatdaneisinlovewithme.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html (go get a cuppa/wine/box of tissues first.)

Million Paws Walk

2010-04-30T20:30:00.003-04:00

My whole family will be joining me to participate in the RSPCA'S Million Paws Walk. We will be going to Kingscliff and the day is about raising money and awareness for the RSPCA (Australia ASPCA).
Cousin Taxi and her Mummy Aunty Ricci is coming too, its going to be a great day.
Check out http://millionpawswalk.com.au
And thanks for all the kind words about the book, I'll keep you all posted on its progress.
xx Maj

THAT News

2010-04-30T07:27:00.005-04:00

Sorry it took a while for me to telling ya'll my news, But, its worth it....

So, I entered a competition, but that's not the news.

My breeder, the most lovely Jessica sent my Mum a link to http://thepetphotographer.com.au/ who is in the process of running a competition to find 100 dogs. Now don't start clicking your little furry paws on the site before you read the rest of my post ok?

Rod (THE pet photographer) is looking for 100 dogs from Brisbane, Australia. He really wants to meet active outdoor types. (Sounds like a singles ad doesn't it?)

Well I hope my Brisvegas homegirl Ms Honey is reading this cause I think you would be perfect.

Now Rod contacted me about appearing in his book and a short time later he emailed me to ask if I'd be interesting in WRITING HIS BOOK!

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! no pressure of course.

Just a whole lot of excitement and giddy giddy holy bonkers this is the best moment of my life, right now this bit. The part where you just read that I will be writing a book!!!

Granted the book will consist of one-liners approved by Rod the pet photographer who has , Yes, asked ME to pretty much narrate his book.

This is me :)

Im smiling :)

Did you see it?

It looks something like this :)

:) and this one.

So.

If you're in Brisbane and you want to be a star(who doesn't!) head to Rod's website and click on the competition link.

xx Major

P.S Thankyou my first Mummy Jessica for getting the ball rolling. I love you too xx

One Word Wednesday

2010-04-28T16:54:00.001-04:00

Sharing.

Bleery Eyed and Sleep Deprived

2010-04-27T07:20:00.001-04:00

So the usual routine here. Playing with my little people in the afternoon. Watching Mum cringe, standing with her fingers crossed while I eat my dinner (Mum says I have an eating disorder, I say Peh! to that, I just am a little picky O.K) and then LOVING having Mum's undivided attention INSIDE while Dads out for the night. After I helped Mum put all my little people to bed we had one last embrace and I settled outside for the night with my big sister Pede.
I had just started to have a fantastic "dream" about that thing that happened that one time before I saw the Vet and had 'that' operation that in no way detracts from my maleness or manhood. No way whatsoever. When, I hear "Maj, Majey, Hey Maj" in my ear.

After wiping the drool from my mouth Mum told me that she's a little excited about a job prospect/oppourtunity/fun fun fun idea thats in the works and I have been invited to partake in... turns out someone in this world likes my writing. Honest to Blog!
OMG I am excited now.
I started to whisper the news to Pede and she lifted her head up an inch and told me to (rhymes with truck) off!
Well I never.
Details to follow my loyal fans.
I love you all.
xx Major

Getting Clean with the Duchess

2010-04-25T18:31:00.003-04:00

Visit my fellow DANE www.lifewithduchess.com for the rules on entering her Spring-clean-a-thon.
Last day of competition today so hurry.