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Drake is just a little Newf, weighing in at a meager 130 lbs.  But we prefer him that way.  If any of you remember though, we did do a "Big Paw" contest and it was a 3 way tie between Drake, Bear and Ruckus with all their paws measuring in at 4 in.  Here's a link to that thread for any interested parties  :

http://www.bigpawsonly.com/index.php/topic,5276.0.html

We've noticed that ever since we got back from our trip, Drake has been extra ravenous.  He normally won't even touch his food unless we put a little broth or hot water/meat in it, now he goes straight for the bowl and starts eating the dry kibble.  He has never done that and he eats his food as fast as possible.  Should we be concerned?  Can a sudden eating change like this be a problem?  I know if dogs are off their food it can be bad, but if they suddenly become ravenous like a hippy who just smoked 3 joints, is that a bad thing?  Any advice or knowledge on this would be appreciated. 

The easiest thing you can do, especially if you have Photoshop, is click on Image Size-> then change the pixels to 72 dpi.  After you have done that, save that altered image as a copy and you won't ruin the original image you were working with. After you post the copy on BPO, you can delete it.  That's what I always do and the images usually come out fine.  You can sharpen the image as well, under the Filter selection, to make it clearer to see.  FYI - images online are only displayed in 72 dpi, that is the limit for the internet, using anything more than that is unnecessary and will usually result in images too large to completely see.  Images that are saved in 180-300 dpi are really only for reprinting or manipulation.  Hope this helps! 

Bro that's awesome. It look really well done, I think I'll follow your exact path in getting that done.

Jaime and I have been saving Bear's hair for almost a year now - we have so much Bear hair it's ridiculous.

Thanks Michael, yeah you should go for it.  I'm stoked that I'll be wearing it when I pull in some fat Halibut out in the Cook Inlet. But like I said before, use Bears undercoat if you can.  We had the groomer collect all the nice clean outercoat fur that they cut off.  It may be nice and Newfie Dark and durable/water resistant, but it's scratchy.  I'm hoping it will soften with washing and wear, but if I did it again, I would try undercoat fur.  Also, if you can find a friend or family member to knit or crochet the hat for you, do it.  Still have VIP Fibers spin the yarn, that's about $70 to do 10 oz.  But if they make the hat too, you're looking at about $130.  It's just more meaningful if someone special makes it.  Look forward to seeing yours one day.

Ok, I know I look scary in these pics, but I don't care.  I'm off to Alaska tomorrow and I'm growing a manly Fisherman moustache, at least I'm trying to....

So here's the hat.  It's so warm!  A bit of advice to you folks, if you're going to do this, use the undercoat if you can.  It's much softer.  My hat is a bit scratchy, but hopefully it will soften with time.  Maybe a run in the washer with some liquid softener will help.  Gypsy, the hat cost me NOTHING!!!  My friend crocheted it for me, I'll send her some wine.  The only cost was getting the yarn made.  $70 for 10 oz.  So what do you guys think?  Comments please, be honest.  Cute?  Ugly?  My wife is embarrassed and friends think I'm nuts to want a hat made out of my dogs fur.  I don't care, it will be a part of Drake that I will be able to keep forever!   

Poor Buddy!  He looks like he just wants to rush in there.  A Newf should not be denied a decent place to play...  I guess that's So Cal for ya.

I saw your avatar of Pascua as a puppy and I had to say Welcome!  Pascua is a beautiful dog.  THOSE EARS ARE HUMONGOUS!!! Hope you have fun here!!!