Comments on: On Facts, in small chunks

By: Chameleon

Chameleon — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:22:11 +0000

In the picture is that an english mastiff I have one but I’m not afraid of her but mostly because she’s the runt of the litter. Also because I know she would never hurt me big dogs are only mean if their owners are most of the time unless a dog gets freaked out by thuderstorm, fireworks, etc.

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:25:57 +0000

“Oh, yeah. He’d have to stalk her, he decided. Carefully and patiently”. + “He wanted to rip Lagar’s head off his shoulders”. The snippet was AMAZING!!!! I’m so jealous of Cerise to have such a guy infatuated with her. THANK YOU for the snippet!!

By: Escapist Newsletter (Vol 4 Issue 3) | Literary Escapism

Escapist Newsletter (Vol 4 Issue 3) | Literary Escapism — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:28:09 +0000

[...] Andrews has a good size snippet from Bayou Moon [...]

By: Tuuli

Tuuli — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:32:15 +0000

Hmm, I had no idea about the challenges big dog owners have to face in the US. Peculiar. I suppose it all depends on the state, though I wouldn’t have pegged Oregon as that difficult. Well, what do I know, little ole’ Finn me.

I’m a proud owner of a beauceron, and I must admit, sometimes it has me growling (me, not the dog) to have people point and exclaim, call my baby horrible and cross the street just because she’s a bit big and black. People and their prejudices. Oh well, I know I’m biased but still, my sister’s little boston terrier (whom I love to bits) is far more destructive than my sweet-as-pie, well-behaved darling :].

By: Teressa

Teressa — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:46:02 +0000

Oh, and if you google “Toe eating Dachshund” you’ll find an article about a woman from Illinois whose dog ate her toe while she slept. I’ve never hear of a large dog doing that, have you?

By: Teressa

Teressa — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:41:23 +0000

Last Spring my family acquired a Pitbull/Mastiff mix, and whenever I would tell anyone her breed, they were always like, “Ohhhh Pitbull. You have to be careful of those dogs. They’ll bite you and eat you in your sleep.” And I was always like, “Are you kidding me?” Just the other day I took our Ten month old 83 lbs Pitbull/Mastiff mix to the library (I work there and we sat outside on a bench) and EVERYONE who saw her thought she was adorable, though they noticed her coloring (brindle markings, light in color, rather looks like a tiger) before they asked what kind of dog she is. Lucky for us, we live on a farm and don’t have to worry about rent and such.

LOVED the snippet

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:47:28 +0000

I shouldn’t be so opinionated on the subject, but I can’t lie; I feel the exact same way. The entire practice, as well as the arguments of breeders in favor of the “rare” white doberman…it’s unnerving. I won’t even start on the ethics of it all.

Thanks for taking the time to respond! It’s interesting hearing (or reading) the opinions of dobie owners.

By: Gillian

Gillian — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:11:32 +0000

Ah, the misunderstood doberman. That poor dog is in the same category as the maligned rotweiler, besmirched boxer and vilified german shepherd. All of them beautiful dogs and yet have a horrible reputation. I grew up with a rotweiler and she was the sweetest thing on earth.

Mind you, if you weren’t pre-approved by her pack, then look out!

Thanks for the fantastic snippet! I’m really looking forward to the day I get my paws on the whole thing.

By: ariadne

ariadne — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:55:56 +0000

Rottweilers have been my breed of choice for a long time. My first Rottie was my demo dog when I taught puppy classes and she was a saint with all of the kids and puppies in the class. Later she was a model for my art students. Since I wanted to keep my job as a public school teacher I really couldn’t bring in a nude human model so Samantha gallantly filled in. The two Rotties I have now are total clowns. But if I am walking them or have them out with me in public people act like they are hellhounds looking for a child to snack on. After all of these years I no longer try to reason with people or explain how gentle my girls are. They don’t listen and it’s bad for my blood pressure. Dawn I hope your Rottie brings you as much love and joy as my girls have given me and my family.

By: Sententia

Sententia — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:52:53 +0000

Ofcourse! no offense was meant.