Back in 1996 Jenna our German Shepard was starting to get on in years and we weren't sure how long we'd still have her. My brother decided we should get another dog and he decided on a Rottweiler. He went to a licenced breeder and picked out his dog. First week of December he brought home Magus age 6 weeks.
At first I was a bit concerned I because I'd heard of the reputation the Rotties have but Magus was never a problem - he was just a big sook. He spent the first 3 years with Jenna then there was time without. Then 3 and half years ago along came Bella (Shizuh Matlese-X) and those two got along like a house on fire.
There were various cats along the way and they were never a problem even one would wipe his bushy tail across Magus's nose.
But on Sunday night, aged approximately 12 and 1/2 Magus's time came to and end. He'd been a bit funny on Saturday so mum took him the vet but the vet couldn't find anything wrong. Saturday night he started to go downhill. Mum came home Sunday afternoon and he was sprawled in his kennel and couldn't wouldn't move, not interested in food or water. We'd been through something like this last year (on Mother's day which made is downer) a day later he was back to old self. This time it was different so it was time for the vet trip. Mum and my sister where with him as the vet gave the injection patting and stroking him but he was unresponsive.
In away it's a relief for mum because she doesn't have to worry about him when she's away for two months towards the end of the year but it's also not going to be the same without him. Now that we've all moved out it was just mum and the dogs. My sisters are both close by (I'm now living in Canada and my brother is in South Korea so having the dogs there was a comfort.
in major Rottwieler mode.
In this pic are 3 of his favourite things - Bella, his rope and his sleeping mat.
At first I was a bit concerned I because I'd heard of the reputation the Rotties have but Magus was never a problem - he was just a big sook. He spent the first 3 years with Jenna then there was time without. Then 3 and half years ago along came Bella (Shizuh Matlese-X) and those two got along like a house on fire.
There were various cats along the way and they were never a problem even one would wipe his bushy tail across Magus's nose.
But on Sunday night, aged approximately 12 and 1/2 Magus's time came to and end. He'd been a bit funny on Saturday so mum took him the vet but the vet couldn't find anything wrong. Saturday night he started to go downhill. Mum came home Sunday afternoon and he was sprawled in his kennel and couldn't wouldn't move, not interested in food or water. We'd been through something like this last year (on Mother's day which made is downer) a day later he was back to old self. This time it was different so it was time for the vet trip. Mum and my sister where with him as the vet gave the injection patting and stroking him but he was unresponsive.
In away it's a relief for mum because she doesn't have to worry about him when she's away for two months towards the end of the year but it's also not going to be the same without him. Now that we've all moved out it was just mum and the dogs. My sisters are both close by (I'm now living in Canada and my brother is in South Korea so having the dogs there was a comfort.
in major Rottwieler mode.
In this pic are 3 of his favourite things - Bella, his rope and his sleeping mat.
