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July 22, 2003

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Thor, the Dog of the Day
Name: Thor
Age: Two months old
Gender: Male Breed: Great Dane
Home: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
 
   This is our beautiful pal Thor. He is two months old and already at 42 pounds. When our beloved Doberman died two years ago, we wanted another companion. Not to replace him, but to fill that void that pets fulfill in our lives. After doing some research, we decided to purchase a Great Dane. We tried the rescue groups, but there where none available. We then decided to go with a reputable breeder and waited a year and a half for a puppy on a waiting list. He was well worth the wait.

    He is pretty smart for a young puppy. He knows all basic commands like sit, down, come and stay. Thor enjoys coming to work with us or staying home alone for some quiet time. When we are at home he is always aware of what is going on around him. He likes to follow us around and watch everything we do. No matter where he lays, he always has some part of himself touching us. He loves human contact. He has a bad habit of leaning on us and this could pose a problem when he is full grown and weighing near 160 pounds!

    When Thor arrived home, his two housemates (cats) were not pleased. They quickly put Thor in his place and let him know who was boss around here. The cats will even push him out of the way to see what he has in his bowl. We bought Thor a toy that looks like a cat and whenever one of the cats gives him a swat, he finds his stuffed cat and takes his frustration out on that. He is a wonderful puppy and I am confident that he will grow into an excellent dog.

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