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July 13, 2007
Samson the Big Black Dog (And Friends)
(Jimmy Akin)
If you're of the right age, you likely read Clifford the Big Red Dog at some point growing up (as I did). Well, Samson isn't as big as Clifford, but he'll most definitely do!
He lives in the U.K. and stands 6' 5" on his hind legs.
PHOTO:
Samson isn't the only giant creature making the news at the moment. There's also a giant mushroom in Mexico:
It's 27 inches tall and weighs 41 lbs.
Meanwhile, there's a giant squid in Australia:
It was originally 26 feet long and weighed 550 lbs (they think).
Meanwhile, at the other end of the size spectrum (and bringing us full circle back to dogs), one of the world's smallest dogs has been voted its ugliest.
See for yourself:
His name is Elwood, and his owner has a high opinion of him (EXCERPTS):
"I think he's the cutest thing that ever lived," said Elwood's owner, Karen Quigley, a resident of Sewell, New Jersey.
Quigley said she rescued Elwood two years ago. "The breeder was going to euthanize him because she thought he was too ugly to sell," said Quigley.
"So ha ha, now Elwood's all over the Internet and people love him and adore him."
Now there's a pro-life sentiment for you.
Posted by Jimmy Akin in Curios & Humor | Permalink
Comments
I think that 2nd photo is really Davey Jones.
re: Samson - they have his weight as 19 stones. Can someonta tell me what a stone is, or do I have to actually look it up myself? ;)
Posted by: Monica | Jul 13, 2007 5:58:42 AM
All signs of the Apocalypse.
Posted by: John J. Simmins | Jul 13, 2007 6:26:46 AM
Ah..... Photoshop!
What can't you do with it??
Posted by: pseudomodo | Jul 13, 2007 7:22:34 AM
I love seeing photos like the one of the mushroom; however, I've seen so many VERY REAL-looking-but-photoshopped photos circulating the internet, that I automatically distrust them.
Posted by: Cajun Nick | Jul 13, 2007 7:31:42 AM
There's a fungus among us!
Posted by: Edward | Jul 13, 2007 8:00:23 AM
the shadow across the mushroom holder's face doesn't seem to mesh up with the shroom.
Posted by: JD | Jul 13, 2007 8:19:50 AM
If its a Shitake...he's rich!
Posted by: A.Williams | Jul 13, 2007 8:27:28 AM
A giant black hound. . .
Posted by: Puzzled | Jul 13, 2007 8:30:37 AM
Monica,
I believe that a stone is 14 lbs, and they have Samson at 19 stones, 10 lbs, which, by my math, equates to 276 lbs.
JD,
Shadow on his face looks right to me. What do you think doesn't mesh up?
Posted by: Esquire | Jul 13, 2007 8:31:00 AM
Elwood isn't nearly as ugly as the old champ, Sam. +RIP Sam!
Posted by: Katherine Therese | Jul 13, 2007 12:13:46 PM
People seeing a conspiracy behind everything only leads to crap like the Da Vinci Code getting sold.
Posted by: Jarnor23 | Jul 13, 2007 12:20:15 PM
Is it just me or does the Elwood dog look like "Stripe" from the Gremlins movie?
Posted by: Esau | Jul 13, 2007 4:46:05 PM
That is one UGLY dog!
Posted by: Tom P | Jul 13, 2007 8:20:26 PM
You get any Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, or even a Scottish Deerhound, Saluki, or Borzoi (or fair sized mixed breed version thereof), and you're going to have a dog that can stand 6 feet or more tall on its hind legs.
It's the height of the dog as it stands normally that's impressive. Looks very mastiff-y.
Posted by: Maureen | Jul 15, 2007 6:48:46 PM
He looks like Yoda. Elwood, ugly you are!
Posted by: Heidi | Jul 16, 2007 10:21:01 AM
I believe Chinese Crested Dogs to be the goofiest looking dogs out there. To be named the ugliest of the ugly, is no small honor. The competition is stiff.
Congrats, Elwood, congrats.
Posted by: A Simple Sinner | Jul 16, 2007 1:34:30 PM
What I meant to mention is that dogs are normally measured from the bottom of the paw to the _shoulder_, just as horses are measured from the bottom of the hoof to the withers. The neck and head don't really count.
So the measurement from paw to head given in the photo isn't very useful for comparison to other dogs.
Posted by: Maureen | Jul 16, 2007 4:36:50 PM
Giant dogs, mushrooms, and squid? Nah... is big news!
Posted by: KGalbraith | Jul 17, 2007 4:44:54 PM
All signs of the Apocalypse.
May be not the Apocalypse, and maybe not these animals, but there are plenty of signs that God won't stand for much more of this sinful world.
God is the same God who brought the Great Flood and destroyed Sodom. His Mercy is greater showed after Redemption, but our sins are greater and more offensive to God because of it as well.
Apostasy is worst than being born a pagan.
Posted by: Anon | Jul 17, 2007 10:22:20 PM
Anon: Remember, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
Concerning times and seasons, brothers, you have no need for anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night.
Also, get a handle.
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Posted by: shawna | Aug 21, 2007 3:16:07 AM
Love your big black dog.
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