Lenny - Mastiff x Lab

Lenny is under 2 years old & currently in foster with Hayey.

He will be coming to use as soon as we have a space for him & then off to uncle Ivan for the snip









I will leave Hayley to tell you more about this very handsome fellow

Awww!

My heart just melted! He is stunning!!



He seems to have tired himself out doing the gardening in the 1st picture!!

Awww what a sweetie





Sandy and Troy xx

Wow... he's a real stunner of a dog!

Well..........what can i say......

Lenny has been with me now for about 6 weeks. Lenny has shown protective tendancies in the past hence coming into rescue. Underneath this protective nature, Lenny is a big soppy boy and has gained the nickname "Biggy Boy Smasher" Lenny is house trained and has basic training. He will require a home where his training can be continued. He will need a firm but fair owner who will be willing to train him, but equally an owner who is prepared to give him all the love and cuddles he deserves. Lenny is a very strong dog and i am currently working on his lead training. He is a very smart dog and this wont take long to crack. When Lenny comes across other dogs on walks he will try to pull and indicate that he wants to get to the other dog. Lenny is currently being socialised with my own 2 dogs. One is dominant and the other is totally laid back, and Lenny respects both of their positions in my house. Lenny has been introduced also to 2 other big male dogs...both have immediatley dominated Lenny and Lenny has just wanted to play with them. Careful introductions will be required and until his training is complete you will have to be very aware of what is coming in the distance whilst Lenny is off lead. Lenny is very calm in the house and will be found 9 times out of 10 laying on the floor by your feet.

Likes:

cuddles and attention
walks
treats
being blow dried
being hoovered with the hoover nozzle
pleasing people
running water, watches the bath when its running
other dogs (is not dominant)
toy bone in the garden
sleeping on my bed (im naughty i know!)



Dislikes

Nails being cut
getting into a car (however once in settles)
getting in the bath (brilliant once in there)
feeling unsure of his surroundings


Lenny has had 2 homes so far and including my home...3 :( He is 2 years old. Both of his homes before coming with me he has lived in families with 4+ children. he has never hurt any of the children however has been protective against visiting children that he is unsure of. For this reason Lenny will not be suitable for homes with young children, and should only be considered by families without children or with sensible teenagers that are confident in handling dog behaviours.

I have lots of pictures to get on to photo bucket to upload but here is a few to start with. I personally feel his photos do not do him the justice he deserves...he really is a cracking young man, that i have grown to love lots xxxx

Oh what a lovely handsome looking boy, he has such lovely soulful eyes

Awww the spit omy BM X Lab Jasmine the wing nut

Poor Lenny got attacked by my staffie yesterday and he could have done so much more to protect himself. He has a little gash in his leg and really felt sorry for himself after, as did i. They are ok now and in obvious need of closer supervision. He really is such a soppy foster mummies boy. Love you biggy boy xx

HAYLEYGILES wrote:

Poor Lenny got attacked by my staffie yesterday and he could have done so much more to protect himself. He has a little gash in his leg and really felt sorry for himself after, as did i. They are ok now and in obvious need of closer supervision. He really is such a soppy foster mummies boy. Love you biggy boy xx

Hope he's ok today

He is fine Amanda. His cut is healing nicely and he has gained his confidence again :)

Aww poor Lenny, glad to hear he has his confidence back

I love this boy so much, i hope he finds a home where someone will appreciate the ammount of love he has to give. He is pretty damn special x

I am just catching up on this thread!! What a sweetie!

Hayley, I bet you will find it hard to say goodbye to Lenny! He is gorgeous and I am sure that potential owners will be lining up for a chance to take him to a forever home!

I'd have him in a heartbeat if I could, Sharon and Gilly know only too well, I fall in love hard and fast! I wish him all the best for his very bright future...

He looks like a sweet heart. It's great they don't hold grudges like we do.

A few more pictures of Lenny......

isnt he just lovely

a few more of the lovely Lenny.......

A night in with the dogs and my 2 great nieces xx




i adore this one! xx

Some great photos there.
What a gentle giant

What a soppy boy I look forward to meeting him.

Great photos Its great to see kids and dogs in harmony

I too am looking forward to meeting Len... He is beautiful!!

It is so nice to see him getting on with the girls so well...

This boy is amazing. he has been known in the past to tell children off so last week was a bit of a tester. I supervised him with them for the whole 24 hour period and he was an absolute gentleman. I think during his stay with me, i have drumed in to him that he is NOT the boss here and i call the shots. Maybe it has relaxed him a bit, but he was great with the girls when they was over. I am gonna miss this boy so much, it almost breaks my heart as he is such a loveable boy and has really taken to me. I know he will adapt to someone else in time, he just gets unsure, probably as he is looking for stability and so far he only knows moving about, i sincerely hope he finds a forever home, this boy is AMAZING

Anyone that takes him on, will not regret it. However Biggy Boy does need an owner that has the energy and patience to give him to reach his potential.

Biggy Boy

Auntie Hayley xxxx

You have done a fantastic job with him Hayley well done

Thank you Sharon. Lenny is coming up to the rescue on Sunday. Im pleased for him to get the ball rolling but ive got a big lump in my throat now........i wish i could tell him he hasnt done anything wrong and that it is for his own long term benefit. It doesnt help that im sitting here watching Animal Cops Houston........i cant help but watch it even though it makes me so sad. At least I can look at Lenny and he is healthy and loved and didnt have to go through any of that. He is an absolute cracker and really gives human cuddles. Beautiful boy xXx

P.S will you get to meet him? x

He is coming to me Hayley, I promise to take care of him for you