Guest BlueCrab Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 My friend Yvette came home from a family party Saturday night to find her 6 year old French Mastiff "Kong" was not acting right. Before she could put a finger on the behavior or decide what to do - e-vet, etc., he dropped dead. They believe it was a heart attack and that he was waiting for them to come home before he passed. He wasn't a mastiff in the traditional term, meaning he wasn't a HUGE giant dog: French mastiffs are apparently smaller dogs, with large mastiff-type heads and stocky bodies, but they aren't over-sized like some of the other mastiffs. Kong weighed about 95 pounds, so while he was big, he wasn't giant: 6 years old was young for him to pass. Yvette was NOT a dog person, and Kong was her husband's dog from the start, but she really came to love him and the bond they formed was funny to watch. She came to see us at a couple M&Gs and Kong was SO obedient. I'd offer him a cookie and he would look at her before he'd take it: if she said it was ok, then he would very gently take it from me, but often would put it down gently on the floor and not eat it. If she shook her head, he'd look away embarrased and wouldn't take it from me. She let him out first thing every morning and when she got home from work. He'd go out and do his stuff, but when he came in, he obiediently waited for her to wipe his feet - every single time. Yvette is a meticulous housekeeper and Kong knew he had to do his part to not track any dirt or grass into the house. When kids came over to play with her daughter, Yvette would have a conversation with Kong about his behavior with the girls - and his behavior was stellar. He was so gentle and obedient and I never, ever heard him bark. He was a funny little short man in a dog suit, with a huge underbite. I'm sorry he left so soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Godspeed, Kong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RaineysMom Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 poor baby :( I"m so sorry Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 He must have been a wonderful companion. My condolences to all who loved him. Godspeed Kong. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Kong Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Run free, Kong!! Condolences to his family. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 What a great dog he must've been... Look how much you think of him! My sympathies to you all. He did leave too soon. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 He sounds like a treasure and then some. I'm so sorry he had to leave. Godspeed, sweet boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 My condolnces to all who knew and loved him. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Please express our sympathy to your friend. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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