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BPO General Forum => General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws => : Tim_Mudd March 26, 2007, 11:05:13 AM

: "Shooter" Dog Breed
: Tim_Mudd March 26, 2007, 11:05:13 AM
Hi There,

I've searched all day for confirmation of the breed of dog used in the new Mark Wahlburg movie 'Shooter'. It's a beautiful breed - I suspect he's a Tibetan Mastiff - but I cannot be sure?

Can anyone help me here?

Thanks,

Tim
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: Tim_Mudd March 26, 2007, 06:27:39 PM
Thanks for getting back to me! Lab eh? We're thinking maybe St. Bernard or Mastiff? We could be totally confused though now... :-s
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: Care2Adopt March 26, 2007, 08:39:35 PM
Hmm not a bernie.. dont think its a mastiff.. looks double coated.. let me do some more research and see..
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: Care2Adopt March 26, 2007, 08:41:35 PM
heres another photo

[img width= height=]http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/shooter/mark_wahlberg/shooter4.jpg[/img]

Still not sure on the breed... could be a mix
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: Lyn March 27, 2007, 12:47:35 AM
Hmmm, my first thought when looking at that last pic was Fila, or Ridgeback mix?
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: kathryn March 27, 2007, 01:32:10 PM
My guess from just seeing the one picture if a Tosa Inu.  Here is a link to look at a pic.  For some reason I love these dogs just like I love the Filas but I haven't owned either of them. 

http://www.rarebreed.com/breeds/tosa.html

Jenn, there was a thing on Letterman last week that had a beer launching fridge.  Some guys came up with it and you pushed a remote and it shot the beer across the room to you.  I love the idea but I know after a couple of beers I would be on my way to the ER with a beer related injury from missing the catch.
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: bronyaur April 03, 2007, 12:28:19 PM
Hey Tim,

My name is Drew Thompson, I live in Vancouver, BC.
I am an animal trainer for film and television and that is
in fact my dog in the movie. His name is Logan, I enjoyed reading all the posts at guesses to the kind of breed he is and am flattered. He is a Bernese Mountain and English Mastiff X. If you look on the internet at Registered Mix Breeds I actually just found this in the past couple weeks there are people apparently breeding them now in the U.S. as they make an amazing cross and he is easily the smartest dog I have ever trained. They are calling them a Mountain Mastiff.
Any other questions I would be happy to answer them.

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: schelmischekitty April 03, 2007, 12:50:31 PM
how cool!  i'd love to see more pictures of your boy!
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: bronyaur April 05, 2007, 11:37:43 AM
Thanks Jenn,

It is an amazing job.. but definately strenuos at times as u can imagine. Thanks for the interest and the compliment. He also appears at the beginning of Scary Movie 3 he is the dog riding the tractor across the yard.
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: bronyaur April 05, 2007, 11:44:45 AM

Hey Schel,


Would love to send you a few more pics but not sure how to do it. I also have a chihuahua.. looks about the same size as yours but i cream and white color.

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: Brownis15 April 05, 2007, 11:54:30 AM
omg thats so cool! What an interesting mix! So glad to meet you! welcome to BPO!
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: schelmischekitty April 05, 2007, 11:55:37 AM
Hey Schel,
Would love to send you a few more pics but not sure how to do it. I also have a chihuahua.. looks about the same size as yours but i cream and white color.

how cool!  our chihuahua is only 5 months old, besides him i have a 140lb akita, a 120lbish 10 month old great dane, a 75 lb akita chow, and a 75lb pitbull.
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: Nicole April 05, 2007, 11:57:59 AM
HOW COOL!

I'm so jealous, and so glad that you found BPO! I hope you stick around! I also would love to see more photos and hear more about your job. This is the coolest thing ever. 'Course, could be the vodka talkin'..hehehe..we also love BOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOZE around here...
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: kathryn April 05, 2007, 02:23:08 PM
Hey Drew,

I just wanted to welcome you to the board and say your boy is gorgeous.  That is a cool job you have.  I have a very good friend that used to train animals for movies too and he's Canadian.  Now he's a panda keeper.  I just thought that was a funny coincidence. 

Kat
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: fullsizetrucks April 06, 2007, 12:55:31 AM
Hi Drew,

Welcome to BPO!  I have to agree with everyone in saying it is cool that you found this place!  I am the mom to a rotti, dane and a weim.  If you have any hints on how to accomplish the beer fetching trick for us laymen, I am sure that my hubby, and most of us here, would be forever grateful!  Can't wait to see pictures of your furkids!
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: bronyaur April 22, 2007, 11:57:03 PM
Thanks all for the warm welcome. Sorry I haven't posted in a while have been busy. I am going to attempt to attach a cpl pics.. need to scan some more to the computer. Hope it works. First pic is a picture of us teaching Logan to snarl. the second is of our poor chihuahua who has to be my daughters dress up doll...lol.

As far as getting the beer from the fridge u need to teach it in two steps. If your dog loves to fetch and carry you things then it should be easy. I use the command go beer for him to go to the fridge and get the beer. So start with go beer and get him or her to understand that he is fetching u a beer.. use a bottle they will puncture cans and yes u will break a few. Just place it in different places in the house.. obviously start close and simple. Once they understand the go beer. Then teach the towel on the fridge gag.. tie the towel to the handle.. just get them to tug on it even if u use your hand first then transfer it to just the door..then combine the two once they have each behavior down seperately. Don't forget their favorite treats.

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: bronyaur April 23, 2007, 12:03:26 AM
Hey Kat,

We also have a slew of cats.. seven to be exact. What is the  name of your friend the animal trainer.. may know them.. industry is pretty small up here. We our actually looking for several malinois' to buy for a production coming up this summer. Need one female and two males... we would like good quality lines and we need to teach them bite work for the movie. Preferably one to two years old. You know of any for adoption at rescues or for sale would love to hear from you.
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: Gracie Belle April 23, 2007, 08:46:30 AM
Hello and welcome.  I'm Misty mom to Gracie, 11 mo. old English Mastiff and also Linus, 5 year old cat.  The 'go beer' command is awesome.  Gracie doesn't really care to fetch so much but I'm sure with a little bit of persuasion by frozen bill jac or liver treats, I'm sure she'd be willing to learn.  Glad you found it hear and hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us do.  Your daughter and her "doll" are precious.  Thanks for the pictures. 
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: fullsizetrucks April 23, 2007, 11:26:41 AM
Thank you for the steps for the beer trick...this is now my goal for this summer!  I will be the best wife of our group!!  Hope that you are enjoying being a member of our little club here! 
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: kathryn April 24, 2007, 06:23:53 PM
Hey Drew,

I started doing some foster work with Malinois rescue.  Shiner is my foster failure and my first foster so you can see how good I'm at fostering.  :D  You can look on www.malinoisre scue.org.  There is a listing of most of the Mals that are in rescue and some that are listed by other rescues, owners, or whatever.  I know that rescue just took in 12 Mals in Baltimore that range in age from 6-8months to 5 years old.  Plus on Petfinder there is a Male Mal that is 1yo in a shelter in Louisiana.  I'm not sure what lines you are looking for but you can pm me and I'll see if I can help you out. 

My friend's name is Jay Pratte.  He is now a panda keeper at Atlanta Zoo. 

I have to say that I'm very excited to start training my heathens to fetch me beer.  Now if only I could train them to make me a margarita.  By the way, Logan is gorgeous and he's been added to my kidnap list.  Sorry this is so long.
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: joshw December 17, 2007, 06:01:16 PM

Hello Drew, thanks for taking the time to answer questions about Logan, the now famous "Mountain Mastiff" from "Shooter".

In regards to Logan, did you happen to get him from a breeder and if so are they offering any future litters?  When I google "mountain mastiff" most of what I come up with are dogs that definitely look more like mastiffs in regards to their features, coat style, etc., but when I look at Logan his head, snout, coloration, coat look more bernese mountain to me, although I can certainly see mastif in his size/stature.  Anyway, what I am looking for is a dog just like Logan and if he really is a mountain mastiff he is very unique compared to most mountain mastiffs I see online.  Whatever information you could share in regards to breeders would be greatly appreciated.  Our home and property would be a perfect setting for Logan's kin.  Thanks again

Josh
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: Gilbe December 19, 2007, 02:07:30 PM
Hi! I have been searching everywhere for a breeder of the Mountain Mastiff. If anyone has any information or leads on where to find a breeder I would greatly appreciate an email! Does Drew plan to breed Logan? I would love a puppy. I read a post on a forum from a woman named Denise Curran who said she bred both Logan and Brewski, I replied to her post but recieved no response if anyone knows how to contact her that would be amazing! My email is tri_cia_17@hotmail.com and any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!
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: lyndaj January 09, 2008, 10:38:35 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!  A long time ago before kids my husband and I rescued a huge dog (who thought he was a 20lb lap dog) from our local SPCA and the hunt was on to try to find out just what kind of breed this dog was.  We named him Copper because of his colour and various vets told us various things.  They all agreed that he was a mutt and that was where the similarities ended.  We were told he was a mixture of labrador retriever, golden retriever, rotweiler, or chow chow.  We have NEVER seen another dog like him and now, 3 years after having to send him on his way to the big farm in the sky we FINALLY know what he is!!  We sat down tonight to watch "Shooter" on the movie channel and I've completely forgotten about the movie now, it's still on.  Copper looks just like your Logan except with less black on his face!  We are so excited!  Sorry this post is so long but it has been a long time that we have been trying to figure out Copper's origins.  If I can figure out how to scan a pic, i will post one.

Thank you!
Lynda
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: garrstephenson August 17, 2008, 11:04:35 PM
very interested in your breed of dog and what breeder you were able to get him from.  incredible personality and obvious training.  would love to find more out about your personal dog and the options to find a mountain mastiff myself.  haven't been able to find many good sites or information about the x-breed online.  please contact if you can.  thanks.  garr     garr@Hidden-nyc.com