My Great Dane Princeton turned two years old today!
We got him **FOUR** of his favorite squeaker toys -- shaped like a spiney pacifier. Yes, he’s still a big baby who loves his pacifier, aka his “binky squeaker.” He doesn’t like any other toys as much, so we just got him lots of his favorite.
We also got him a kit for making an impression of his big old pawprint, now that he’s full grown (I hope). People often come up and tell me, “Wow, he’s big even for a Dane!” And it’s true -- at least 36 inches at the shoulder, with a super-long neck. Reminds me of a giraffe. The pawprint gift is really more for me. I’ll let you know how it goes when we try to press Princeton’s paw in the clay.
(Update: The putty was so stiff that it barely made an impression when 125-pound Princeton stood on it. Kind of a rip-off. I wouldn't recommend it. We're going to try making a plaster cast of his paw print on the beach someday.)
I can hardly believe it, but people at the dog park are starting to compliment me for having a dog that is "respectful" and "gentle"! The ones who know Princeton better just laugh when they hear that.
You can see Princeton in action in these new videos at the Arroyo Seco river and bike path in Los Angeles.
His favorite game is running in the river while carrying a big stick in his mouth…
Here he races on the bike path at top speed, stick in mouth. He zooms out of sight and back in 23 seconds What a racer!
You can get a better look at Princeton during one of those rare moments when he slows down to walk in the river…
7 comments:
happy birthday princeton! you're such a handsome boy!
Happy Barkday Princeton! You are such a handsome boy! And FAST!!
Mom's heart skipped a beat though, watchin you run full speed with that big stick in your mouth. She won't let me do that, too much of a worry wart. She thinks the stick might jam into the ground while I'm running and impale me in the mouth. Whatever...she prolly wont let her kids (if she ever has any) run with scissors either. BOL.
wags, wiggles & birthday slobbers
Murphydog
Thanks for the birthday greetings.
I never thought of the possible dangers of a dog running with a stick in his mouth. Usually Princeton holds the stick with one end sticking out of each side of his mouth, which looks safer.
I did talk to the vet about the possible dangers of him drinking the river water. But she said it was more important to let him run.
Happy Birthday Princeton!! What a big beautiful boy! I just love the videos too. My canine kids aren't into running as much as earth moving unfortunately. On another note (I'm from a very small Wisconsin town and I HAVE to ask) is that really a river in LA? :)
Happy birthday Princeton!!!
Happy birthday Princeton!
I absolutely love Great Danes! They have such a gentle and loving nature.
BARK! Happy Barkday Princeton! What fun to run at full speed. I dont get to do that anymore, my leggies hurt too much. And your tail is wagging the whole time!
BARK! Sasha the Princess
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