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Bullmastiff Is Almost As Big As 'The Grinch' In Hilarious Holiday Photoshoot
Have you planned out your holiday photos yet? There's still time! We know it can be a little hard to figure out a fresh angle every year. So may we suggest trying something new? One dog parent took their Bullmastiff to see a different man in a big red coat — the Grinch. And let's just say the results are perfect.
Ravioli is a big guy. Nothing scares him. But even the bravest dog might not stand a chance when facing the Grinch.
Nope it's not Santa waiting to take a photo with you, it's someone more sinister! Thankfully, it doesn't seem like the Bullmastiff lives in Whoville, so he should be okay. If anything, it was the Grinch who should've been worried! Ravioli is a big guy! Although he's more of the gentle giant type so in this situation the Grinch was safe.
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Ravioli was so good as he got his picture taken. He knew to plop on the ground and say cheese at just the right time.
Commenters were loving Ravioli's special photo shoot. "They have the same facial expression," joked one person. "I know Rav, the Grinch is no substitute for Santa!" teased another commenter. "He was hitting ALL the angles," added another person. "Aww what a good boy! My big guy would have thought the Grinch was a jumbo chew toy," wrote one commenter.
Though they are certainly some of the largest dogs out there, there's nothing to worry about when a Bullmastiff is around. Originally bred to be working dogs, now most Bullmastiffs find themselves as gentle family dogs that love being around their humans.
These guys are laid back dogs, with calm attitudes that can handle being around kids. There's no one you'd rather cuddle on the couch with than a Bullmastiff! But there's another side to their personality that you should be mindful of. As much as these dogs love being with their humans, they don't exactly love strangers. The dog can be very suspicious of humans they don't know and won't exactly be welcoming.
Bullmastiffs are very independent too! Which isn't as much of a good thing as you would imagine. They can be a little bit hard to train and won't listen to their owners easily, no matter how much they love them. And you probably don't want another pet around, as these dogs don't really love to share space.
Bullmastiffs can absolutely be the right pet for your family. And they look great in a Christmas card too!
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Airline Passenger Sparks Debate After Being Seated Near Massive Dog On Plane: 'Couldn't Move'
An air traveler took to social media sharing a video of a large dog in a row, sparking a discussion on Reddit.
Titled the "Bull mastiff in Comfort+," the user captioned the post, "This is getting ridiculous."
On the sub-Reddit forum titled "r/delta," users debated whether a dog of that size should be able to board a flight.
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The video shows the back of the dog appearing to intrude on the traveler's space as it's stretched out between the two seats in the row.
A traveler who said he was flying on Delta posted a video on Reddit showing that a passenger had a large dog (not pictured) in the row of seats. (iStock)
"Should be illegal. No one is comfortable," commented one user.
Another said, "Bull Mastiff in Comfort + making everyone else Uncomfortable +. (That poor dog doesn't even look comfortable.)."
"Is this real?! I don't believe this?! There is no way," questioned another.
Many users expressed their affection for pets, but said this was too far.
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"I love dogs and have my own, but this looks miserable for the pup… If you have a dog this size, then pay for an additional seat so everyone can be more comfortable. I wouldn't even try to do this with my 45lb dog," a user commented.
Another person added, "I love my big dogs just as much as the next person, but this has been on the rise the last few years and something definitely needs to change."
"I'm so confused.. My pup had to fit in a bag of certain dimensions AND under the seat in front of me. How on earth was this allowed," one Reddit user questioned after a person posted a video showing a large dog (not pictured) traveling on a flight. (iStock)
"As much as he looks like a sweet boy I would one hundred percent bring this up to Delta and as for some sort of compensation (while you still can)," suggested one user.
A Redditor added, "This is insane. Look, dogs are nice. They do NOT belong everywhere. Especially in cramped, confined seating on a metal tube thousands of meters up."
Some users noted that the pet could have been a "service" dog.
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"If you have that notation....You get to bring your Service Dog on the plane. If large service dog, you have to purchase a 2nd seat," posted a user.
A Reddit user is igniting a conversation surrounding pets and travel after sharing a video showing a large dog standing in a seat row on a flight. (iStock)
"This would only happen if the owner claimed the dog to be a service animal," one person wrote.
"I'm so confused.. My pup had to fit in a bag of certain dimensions AND under the seat in front of me. How on earth was this allowed," one user questioned.
When a commenter asked if the passenger did anything to address the situation, the passenger replied, "What can you do? The owner of course apologized and behaved well. But cmon. A 100 lb dog?! It was a full flight so couldn't move"
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Reddit poster, who claimed he was flying Delta, for comment.
"This would only happen if the owner claimed the dog to be a service animal," claimed one user in the comment section. (iStock)
On Delta's website, the airline lists guidelines for traveling with pets.
"Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee that is collected at check-in," says the site.
It adds, "The pet must be able to fit in a soft-sided ventilated pet kennel that will go underneath the seat directly in front of you."
The kennel size recommends maximum dimensions of 18" x 11" x 11" to fit most aircraft types, but varies on plane size.
An air traveler posted a video on Reddit showing that a passenger had a large dog in the row (not pictured), sparking a discussion in the comments section. Many airlines' websites say that only smaller dogs or cats are allowed on a flight. (Stephen Chernin via Getty Images)
Delta's site does not list any weight or size requirements of the pets themselves.
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For domestic travel, the pet must be at least 8 weeks old whereas for travel to the European Union the pet must be at least 15 weeks old.
A Delta spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the airline is "aware of the social media post" showing the dog. (iStock)
Passengers must submit a request to travel with a service animal and complete a Department of Transportation form.
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On Delta's trained service animal section of the website, the airline shares guidelines for travel.
"Service animals may not occupy a seat or encroach upon another customer's space in any way," it states.
The site adds, "They are allowed on your lap, in your foot space or in a neighboring foot space if you purchased an additional ticket for your animal (if seat is vacant). Your animal must remain with you at all times."
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A Delta spokesperson told Fox News Digital via email, "We are aware of the social media post, and encourage the customers involved to get in touch with us directly to understand more."
Dog Trainer Warns Against Owning Powerful Breed If You 'don't Have The Skill'
A dog trainer has sounded the alarm, warning prospective pet owners of a particular dog breed that can turn "incredibly dangerous"
The British are a nation of dog lovers, but when it comes to inviting a canine into your home, choices become daunting. While some breeds are perfect companions, others can invite trouble. However, expert advice is at hand from Will Atherton, a clinical canine behaviourist who's taken TikTok by storm with over 24.5 million likes.
He insists that Mastiffs, while lovable and powerful creatures, require cautious handling. There are about 13 mastiff breeds, recognizable as some of the mightiest dogs who have historically served in hunting and warfare, exhibiting bravery and affability.
Despite their appeal, Will cautions: "They are beautiful, loveable, amazing dogs, but they are incredibly powerful. If you don't have the skill and the experience to manage them, at a minimum you might see behaviours like that.
But it is also very easy for that to also devolve and become reactive for aggressive behaviours even if it's just stemming from them."
He warned: "Often, they are just big, gentle, scaredy cats, but it doesn't change the fact that a dog of this size, this power, can be incredibly dangerous without the right type of handling - and if you aren't able to provide that you must stay well clear."
One user responded to Will's cautionary video, stating: "Thanks for letting the people know, I've recently had my English mastiff pass away. She was a joy to be around and a joy to train!"
Another experienced owner said:"I have owned Mastiffs for the past 20 years. I now have a Cane Corso. Wonderful dogs but need the correct handling. Big softies."
A further owner shared their view on the breed's strength, commenting: "I have had two different kinds and all males and its true their power is strong I had to use a chain for a leash because all the other ones didn't work but there my sweet babies."
Meanwhile, another stated: "I love my mastiff rottie mix. I'm a lone woman never had a big dog before but have socialised him and trained him and have to say he's pretty near perfect love him to bits best dog I ever had."
Contrasting with Will's viewpoint, one person expressed: "My first dog was a bull mastiff, she was the most gentle loving calm dog. I would highly recommend the mastiff breed."
While another simply called the dogs "clumsy, loveable oafs".
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