The Dogs of War !

fernando · 6th June 2014, 11:28 AM

Hi guys,
Those are not ethno dogs; they are aristocratic figures

But mine is; no breed, no ID card

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Just rescued from the streets, where he was wandering around the block crying for attention; probably abandoned by his masters due to a tumour in his left buttock.
Surely not a young guy; during the surgery, he had to have most of his teeth extracted. My monthly pension went for the Vet.
His name is Simão ... and we love him.

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Norman McCormick · 6th June 2014, 01:05 PM

Hi Fernando,
I believe these might be yours.

My Regards,
Norman.

kronckew · 6th June 2014, 03:13 PM

Q: What has this to do with ethnographic arms and armour?

A: EVERYTHING!

Rick · 7th June 2014, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

Q: What has this to do with ethnographic arms and armour?

A: EVERYTHING!

Absolutely; Man's first and immemorial ally in the hunt .

Nirghosa · 7th June 2014, 08:40 PM

This my male Japanese Kai Ken, used to hunt boar and deer. The purest of the remaining Japanese breeds.

VANDOO · 8th June 2014, 06:55 AM

A FEW INTERESTING BREEDS WITH HUNTING AND WAR DOG HISTORYS.
1. AFGHAN HOUND HUNTING
2. MASTIFF GAURD AND WAR DOG
3. & 4. JAPANESE SAMURAI DOG ARMOR
5. FOR CAT PEOPLE THE DEREADED CAT CANNONBALL.

6. MY RAT TERRIER GAURDING HER CHRISTMAS BONE.

Iain · 8th June 2014, 10:54 AM

May as well add one of mine here. She's a leonberger.

fernando · 6th June 2014, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

... I believe these might be yours...

Forget it Norman, these can't be mine; there are no weapons available around

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Besides, the one in charge of guarding the house (Adriano) weighs almost 9 kilos and atacks with his bare hands (i mean paws)

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kronckew · 6th June 2014, 03:48 PM

adriano's paw next to fernando's:

, and fernando left a few decimal places off the weight.

fernando · 6th June 2014, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

adriano's paw next to fernando's:

, and fernando left a few decimal places off the weight.

Let's not exagerate; my paw is not that large

Rick · 7th June 2014, 12:23 AM

You are a very good man, Fernando .
I salute you, as do all dogs in need .
Such heart !
Bravo .

fernando · 8th June 2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

You are a very good man, Fernando .
I salute you, as do all dogs in need .
Such heart !
Bravo .

That's because in my previous incarnation i was no good son of a gun, Frederico

I guess 'rescue' should currently be my middle name

. You should see the rest of the team; the one cat was adopted three legged, another one having to urgently become one eyed; what's next ?

ariel · 13th June 2014, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Besides, the one in charge of guarding the house (Adriano) weighs almost 9 kilos and atacks with his bare hands (i mean paws)

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Does he have diabetes? This is a serious question.

fernando · 14th June 2014, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

Does he have diabetes? This is a serious question.

No, he is fine; only a great food devourer.
Our daughter, a veterinary, regularly visits us and checks up the whole pet team.
Thank you for your concern

fernando · 25th July 2014, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Hi guys,
Those are not ethno dogs; they are aristocratic figures

But mine is; no breed, no ID card

.
Just rescued from the streets, where he was wandering around the block crying for attention; probably abandoned by his masters due to a tumour in his left buttock.
Surely not a young guy; during the surgery, he had to have most of his teeth extracted. My monthly pension went for the Vet.
His name is Simão ... and we love him.

.

Ready for another one

.

kahnjar1 · 26th July 2014, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Ready for another one

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...........passing wind can be dangerous!!!!!!!!!

kahnjar1 · 30th July 2014, 05:36 AM

Not mine but spotted this at a recent local Militaria show. The 50cal is the real deal by the way but I would not go near it ...........would you??

VANDOO · 25th September 2014, 04:03 AM

WW2 WAR DOG WORKING ON BIAK ISLAND NORTH OF NEW GUINEA.

Ian · 28th September 2014, 05:12 AM

Barry, your picture reminded me of the dog I grew up with many years ago in Australia. My father had this dog during WWII when he was stationed in Darwin. The dog was a mix of Australian kelpie and Queensland healer. Not very big, maybe 50 lbs, but he had been trained as a guard dog.

During the bombings of Darwin by the Japanese, the AA batteries or the Royal Australian Air Force would occasionally shoot down a plane and an Army detachment would be sent to look for survivors. The dog would go with them. If the downed crew showed any signs of resisting capture, the dog would be sent in to sort them out.

In 1947 we moved south to Melbourne and the dog came with us as a house pet. He was my father's dog but he was my best buddy. He would sleep with me and follow me around. But he never forgot his training. We had to keep him in a high fenced yard because he did not take to strangers coming to the door. On one occasion the gas man came to read the meter. There was nobody home and although we had a large "Beware of the Dog" sign displayed prominently the man decided to hop over the fence to get to the meter. He swung a leg over, promptly lost the heel of his boot and the dog latched onto the rest of it until my father got home and called him off--the man had been straddling the fence for an hour with the dog hanging on.

That dog never barked and had been trained that way. He had also been trained to only eat cooked meat to avoid him taking poisoned food. He died at the age of 14 years in 1955 and it was the only time I ever saw my father cry--we all did.

His name was Sebastien.

6th June 2014, 11:28 AM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi guys, Those are not ethno dogs; they are aristocratic figures But mine is; no breed, no ID card . Just rescued from the streets, where he was wandering around the block crying for attention; probably abandoned by his masters due to a tumour in his left buttock. Surely not a young guy; during the surgery, he had to have most of his teeth extracted. My monthly pension went for the Vet. His name is Simão ... and we love him. . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 6th June 2014 at 10:38 PM.

6th June 2014, 01:05 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,644	Hi Fernando, I believe these might be yours. My Regards, Norman. Attached Images

7th June 2014, 08:40 PM	#5
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	This my male Japanese Kai Ken, used to hunt boar and deer. The purest of the remaining Japanese breeds. Attached Images

8th June 2014, 06:55 AM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A FEW INTERESTING BREEDS WITH HUNTING AND WAR DOG HISTORYS. 1. AFGHAN HOUND HUNTING 2. MASTIFF GAURD AND WAR DOG 3. & 4. JAPANESE SAMURAI DOG ARMOR 5. FOR CAT PEOPLE THE DEREADED CAT CANNONBALL. 6. MY RAT TERRIER GAURDING HER CHRISTMAS BONE. Attached Images

8th June 2014, 10:54 AM	#7
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	May as well add one of mine here. She's a leonberger. Attached Images

6th June 2014, 03:13 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,249	Q: What has this to do with ethnographic arms and armour? A: EVERYTHING!

6th June 2014, 03:48 PM	#9
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,249	adriano's paw next to fernando's: , and fernando left a few decimal places off the weight. Attached Images

7th June 2014, 12:23 AM	#11
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	You are a very good man, Fernando . I salute you, as do all dogs in need . Such heart ! Bravo .

30th July 2014, 05:36 AM	#17
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,809	Not mine but spotted this at a recent local Militaria show. The 50cal is the real deal by the way but I would not go near it ...........would you?? Attached Images

25th September 2014, 04:03 AM	#18
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	WW2 WAR DOG WORKING ON BIAK ISLAND NORTH OF NEW GUINEA. Attached Images

28th September 2014, 05:12 AM	#19
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,469	Barry, your picture reminded me of the dog I grew up with many years ago in Australia. My father had this dog during WWII when he was stationed in Darwin. The dog was a mix of Australian kelpie and Queensland healer. Not very big, maybe 50 lbs, but he had been trained as a guard dog. During the bombings of Darwin by the Japanese, the AA batteries or the Royal Australian Air Force would occasionally shoot down a plane and an Army detachment would be sent to look for survivors. The dog would go with them. If the downed crew showed any signs of resisting capture, the dog would be sent in to sort them out. In 1947 we moved south to Melbourne and the dog came with us as a house pet. He was my father's dog but he was my best buddy. He would sleep with me and follow me around. But he never forgot his training. We had to keep him in a high fenced yard because he did not take to strangers coming to the door. On one occasion the gas man came to read the meter. There was nobody home and although we had a large "Beware of the Dog" sign displayed prominently the man decided to hop over the fence to get to the meter. He swung a leg over, promptly lost the heel of his boot and the dog latched onto the rest of it until my father got home and called him off--the man had been straddling the fence for an hour with the dog hanging on. That dog never barked and had been trained that way. He had also been trained to only eat cooked meat to avoid him taking poisoned food. He died at the age of 14 years in 1955 and it was the only time I ever saw my father cry--we all did. His name was Sebastien.