Huge Rottweiler Wins Over Grandma Who Only Likes 'Lapdogs'

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“They are attached. Grammy constantly chats with Gus and reminds him what a good boy he is."

By Lily Feinn

When Mike Flanagan decided to bring home a Rottweiler puppy, it wasn’t a popular decision with one important person: his mother-in-law, Peggy Allen.

“She likes all dogs, but at 80 years old and being pretty small herself, giant dogs are a knockdown risk,” Flanagan told The Dodo.

And Allen, known as Grammy, made her feelings known upon learning of Gus, the family’s newest member: “A Rottweiler? Well, I must admit I have always preferred lapdogs,” she said.



Still, Flanagan was cautiously optimistic that the two would get along. And judging by Grammy’s first visit, it seemed his instincts were correct.

“Grammy likes her peace and quiet and she likes her space,” Flanagan said. “They would not seem the best fit, but we were all surprised how quickly they took to each other. Grammy quickly taught Gus he was allowed up, but only if she invited him.”

Months passed, and when Grammy visited again things had changed. The once-petite puppy had grown into a solidly built 9-month-old dog weighing nearly 100 pounds.



Grammy’s life, too, had been altered by the loss of her husband.

Gus couldn’t have known that Grammy was visiting to attend a memorial service, but he knew she needed something. And the large dog seemed determined to be whatever that something was.



“Gus didn’t leave her side that whole visit,” Flanagan said. “He slept by her bed. He waited outside the bathroom door. When she left and came back he let out an ‘AROOOOOOOO’ of happiness that Grammy had come back.”

Some might call his behavior a tad clingy, but Grammy seemed unfazed by the attention.

“When my wife said, ‘Mom, Gus sure does love you.’ Grammy casually replied, ‘We have a thing,’” Flanagan added.



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Now, whenever Grammy sees Gus, she makes sure her feelings are known.

“They are attached,” Flanagan said. “Grammy constantly chats with Gus and reminds him what a good boy he is.”



https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/large-rottweiler-becomes-lapdog-for-grandmother

[tblue37]

1. Apparently he heard her say she prefers lapdogs. nt

[pnwmom]

3. .. . .

[red dog 1]

2. "Go Granny, Go Granny, Go Granny Go!"

[From Jan & Dean's "Little Old Lady From Pasadena"]

K&R, thanks for posting, catbyte.

[LakeArenal]

4. Dog is love. Grammas are love.

Match made in heaven

[demigoddess]

5. had a cat like that!

He took immediately to our daughter who is handicapped. He even played a little game with her that made her smile and giggle. No body else got that much love out of him. And he was a wanderer, but always made time to play with her.

[jalan48]

6. I had a Rott/Lab. She was very sweet.

[ProudLib72]

14. I have a labrottie too

But she's only 60 lbs.

[jalan48]

15. Mine weighed about 80-I had to put her on a diet of carrots instead of dog biscuits.

[kimmylavin]

7. Aww...

I had a Rottie/Shepherd (70 lbs) who loved to cuddle, and spooned me in bed.
I just lost my Dobie (90 lbs) who lived on my lap, and lay on TOP of me in bed.

You know who doesn't like to lap-sit? My 15 lb mini-poodle!

This is just the sweetest; Gus knows where he belongs...

[catbyte]

11. I'm so sorry.

[kimmylavin]

12. Thank you so much.

It was sudden, and horrible.
And a month later, I'm still hurting and missing him like crazy.
He was a momma's boy, and I loved being his momma.

[Darkhawk32]

8. I love big dogs....

They're great with kids and never skiddish.

My guy, Buddy, is a 120 pound Lab/Shep mix and he's the gentlest giant ever.

[cannabis_flower]

9. I don't have dogs but..

my friend Linda always has dogs. She had a very sweet Doberman-Rottweiler mix named Minnie (because she was the runt of the litter, but she caught up). She was sweet and very smart. She loved to watch TV. Linda would leave the TV on Animal Planet and it kept Minnie entertained. One time we were watching a talk show and Minnie went into the other room with a TV and barked until Linda came in and turned the TV on for her. She had to be put to sleep a few years ago. She had bone cancer and had gotten to where she couldn't walk very well anymore and had stopped eating. I miss her a lot.

[LiberalLovinLug]

10. I love how pets know when you need them

Like after a passing.

Even another pets passing. I had a cat that died. Only 2 years old. She had an older cat friend upstairs apartment who suddenly was affectionate, comforting to me right afterwards, when before she was skittish and unfriendly. Like she knew I was missing my little kitty.

[smirkymonkey]

13. I love Rotties!

They can be such sweet, loving dogs. My sister had one and she was the love of my life.