I tried to post earlier, with no luck. Hopefully it will go through this time.
I have never had as many visitors as I have had since Dante arrived. Nobody comes to see me - it is always to see Dante.
He is doing very well indeed and has his first assessment next Wednesday. Hopefully he will pass with flying colours!! I have a sneaky suspicion he will.
These photos were taken a couple of days ago when Dante had visitors!! I hope you like them.
This thread is so uplifting! 
I'm so glad Dante found his way into your life Annoca. 
I'm so glad Dante found his way into your life Annoca. 
What a wonderful thread .... I had tears in my eyes when I read the first post, and i have tears in my eyes now, for very different reasons.
ANNOCA thank you for sharing your experiences ....and those of Dante - it has been a fascinating and uplifting read
ANNOCA thank you for sharing your experiences ....and those of Dante - it has been a fascinating and uplifting read
Out of the bad has come good.Wonderful thread.
Oh Annoca, I'd seen your earlier photo's of Dante on his own, it's only when you see him with people you realise how tiny he really is, saying that he's a mighty little warrior, I bet you are so proud of your lovable little man. Please keep posting pictures of Dante.
It is his size that amazes everyone!! He is only the size of his stuffed "rottweiler friend" and weighs just three and a half pounds.
To think that Remy - and now Dante - do such fantastic work is just wonderful. Remy, when fully mature, and right up to the day she passed, only weighed just over five and a half pounds.
He is a HUGE dog - in a tiny body!!
To think that Remy - and now Dante - do such fantastic work is just wonderful. Remy, when fully mature, and right up to the day she passed, only weighed just over five and a half pounds.
He is a HUGE dog - in a tiny body!!
I know what you mean Annoca, my Rottweiler Yorkie is 2Â― pound, he's 15 weeks old next Tuesday 16/02/10, his expected full grown weight is 5lb. My husband is used to big dog's, he was brought up with GS's, never seen a man go so soppy over such a tiny bunch of fluff in all my life. I've now come to realise size doesn't matter.
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He is a HUGE dog - in a tiny body!!
He does look tiny Annoca.........I can see the pictures tonight I'm so happy things are going well for you
I agree with Essie............size Ppfffftttt
This is a photo of Remy on the patio, taken just a few months before she passed, and shows just how small the Brabancons really are. Photos can be really deceptive with size.
Also attached is Remy's Valentine photo last year and the third photo is Dante, who is sending Valentine's Day love and kisses to all his Forum Mums and Dads.
Also attached is Remy's Valentine photo last year and the third photo is Dante, who is sending Valentine's Day love and kisses to all his Forum Mums and Dads.
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He's a wee beauty 
When you see Remy next to the flowers, you realise how tiny she was. Good things come in small packages.
I love the pic of Dante with the soft toys, his expression is priceless.
I love the pic of Dante with the soft toys, his expression is priceless.
He looks gawjuss next to his wee teddy a lovely bundle of fur
a lovely bundle of fur 
Dante has his first Official Assessment tomorrow (Wednesday) so please keep your fingers crossed for him.
I have everything crossed for Dante ANNOCA,
Good luck with the Assessment Today ANNOCA, let us know how the wee fella gets on...the pictures are gorgeous
I love popping in for updates in this thread.
Dante is fabulous.. and I love the way you write about him and Remy, Annoca (I always say Ancona when I read you name for some reason
) hope the assesment goes well
Dante is fabulous.. and I love the way you write about him and Remy, Annoca (I always say Ancona when I read you name for some reason
) hope the assesment goes well
Good luck little Dante, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Hope little Dante does well Annoca,he's a wee darling.
Maybe your thread title should now read "From heartbreak,comes hope"
Boy have we had a grueling day!!
You can all be VERY proud of your boy, Dante!! He passed his assessment with flying colours and was given his MA Service vest and validation card.
It is way too big for him, so I will have to alter it to fit him and as soon as I get it done, I will post a photo of him wearing it.
He is one tired little mite- but also very proud of himself!!
You can all be VERY proud of your boy, Dante!! He passed his assessment with flying colours and was given his MA Service vest and validation card.
It is way too big for him, so I will have to alter it to fit him and as soon as I get it done, I will post a photo of him wearing it.
He is one tired little mite- but also very proud of himself!!
That is a very good idea, Katty. How do I change the title of the thread?
I'm so pleased ANNOCA, that's great news....i knew he was meant for you and I'm sure Remy is looking down at him and is proud that it is mission accomplished 
Excellent news ANNOCA.
I am so pleased for you and great credit to Dante.
I am so pleased for you and great credit to Dante.
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How do I change the title of the thread?
If you go to your very first post - just underneath in tiny letters you will see the word "edit". If you click on that it takes you inside your first post again and from there you can also change the title if you wish.
Thank you Brisket. I think I have it done correctly.
Aww.. your little guy looks like a totally "In charge" pup!
Can I ask what might seem to be rather naive questions?
Is Dante affectionate and loving?
Has Dante got a sense of humour?
Is Dante affectionate and loving?
Has Dante got a sense of humour?
Well, I've had small animal pals ,we're on our fifth Syrian hamster "Elwood" he's over two ,Twighlight time for him..bless! Second budgie..."Mr Jinks!" he's nearly 6. Rabbits ""Rio" is nearly six.Little gurl "Cleo ! is three,
Brisket - You can ask me any questions you would like.
Yes. Dante is very affectionate with me. He loves to snuggle in beside me in bed and when I am sitting on the couch and he delights in washing my face, paying special attention to my eyes and ears!!! He is, however, wary with strangers. It is a breed specific thing. Once he gets to know a person - then it is okay and it is business as usual.
Brabancons have all got a wonderful sense of humour. Dante is no different in that. He likes to play tricks on me such as going right under the car seat and staying very still - I think he has somehow managed to get out of the car - so I go off calling his name frantically only to look around at the car and there he is standing up at the windscreen laughing at me.
He also likes to sneak into my bed, under the duvet and stays perfectly still, so at a glance, nothing appears to be out of place. I can foil that one by making a cup of tea and sitting down on the couch. Then he comes flying out as he thinks I am going to start playing with his stash of toys and bones which he keeps at the opposite end of the couch to where I sit.
He is a very happy little soul - though I have yet to hear him doing the Brabancon "mutter under the breath" bit. But it will come.
Yes. Dante is very affectionate with me. He loves to snuggle in beside me in bed and when I am sitting on the couch and he delights in washing my face, paying special attention to my eyes and ears!!! He is, however, wary with strangers. It is a breed specific thing. Once he gets to know a person - then it is okay and it is business as usual.
Brabancons have all got a wonderful sense of humour. Dante is no different in that. He likes to play tricks on me such as going right under the car seat and staying very still - I think he has somehow managed to get out of the car - so I go off calling his name frantically only to look around at the car and there he is standing up at the windscreen laughing at me.
He also likes to sneak into my bed, under the duvet and stays perfectly still, so at a glance, nothing appears to be out of place. I can foil that one by making a cup of tea and sitting down on the couch. Then he comes flying out as he thinks I am going to start playing with his stash of toys and bones which he keeps at the opposite end of the couch to where I sit.
He is a very happy little soul - though I have yet to hear him doing the Brabancon "mutter under the breath" bit. But it will come.
annoca
i am sooooo pleased everything seems to have gone so smoothly since you found out about Dante - you were definately made for each other
love the new name of the thread too
i am sooooo pleased everything seems to have gone so smoothly since you found out about Dante - you were definately made for each other
love the new name of the thread too
Annoca, I am delighted everything went well with Dante's assessment yesterday. I had no doubt he would pass with flying colours, but I had everything crossed for him, for a bit of extra luck.
I can't wait to see the pic of him in his little service vest.
I can't wait to see the pic of him in his little service vest.
Lol this is a great thread - wish now that we'd gotta replacement for Max (RIP) wen he slipped away - i'll find a pic similar to my dog and post it .... hold on .... brb
This is a little bit like Max wen he was a puppy
Awww Renton, that's a seriously cute pic.
Thanx Yogi - how's your lovely pooch?
Y'know how you think there will never be another dog like your own - well i was driving home from work and *booom* there was a shih tzu just like Max!!!
Awww wot a lovely site - i kinda gasped
Y'know how you think there will never be another dog like your own - well i was driving home from work and *booom* there was a shih tzu just like Max!!!
Awww wot a lovely site - i kinda gasped
My lovely pooch is fine Renton. Still lighting up our lives and being spoiled rotten with love and attention.
One more that looks remarkably similar to our Max (RIP)
Note the sitting position - lol ... class
I used to grab his stray leg ha ha ha!!
God i loved him . . .
Aww Renton. Shih Tzus are another wonderful breed. Very smart and very loving and full of mischief.
It is very evident that you had a great relationship with Max (R.I.P.)
It is very evident that you had a great relationship with Max (R.I.P.)
Annonica, I'm so happy for you and well done Dante, he is a very special little dog and I'm sure that Remy is watching and is happy that his mum is being taken care of. I also love the new title, because for you it is right, happiness has come out of heartbreak and I am very, very happy for you both.
I've noticed lately how intituave my dog Roxy (a greyhound) has become. I have recently been diagnosed with asthma, and she seems to know that I am going to need my inhaler before I do as she will stand by the table I keep it on and wag her tail until I use it, she can be fast asleep and still wake up and do it, still she spends most of her time asleep ~ lazy dogs greyhounds!!
Renton, Max (RIP) was gorgeous, a friend of mine had one of those called Gizmo and he was a lovely friendly dog, we really miss him.
I've noticed lately how intituave my dog Roxy (a greyhound) has become. I have recently been diagnosed with asthma, and she seems to know that I am going to need my inhaler before I do as she will stand by the table I keep it on and wag her tail until I use it, she can be fast asleep and still wake up and do it, still she spends most of her time asleep ~ lazy dogs greyhounds!!
Renton, Max (RIP) was gorgeous, a friend of mine had one of those called Gizmo and he was a lovely friendly dog, we really miss him.