Charlie and the Fish Factory

My husband, Charlie and myself live in coastal BC in an area that is known for its Salmon spawning. Of course this leads to dead Salmon everywhere at certain times of the year. This rash of dead fish brings lots of Bald Eagles, King Fishers and Seagulls to our area. While the bird watching attracts plenty of tourists it's not the birds my Dane is after. Like so many dogs ours LOVES dead fish. This is a problem we have had since day one. Not only will he roll in the dead flesh but he also loves to eat it. For anyone who doesn't know, this is not only disgusting but causes upset stomachs, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Earlier today on our afternoon walk we hit a trail we don't normally walk. The sun was shining, birds chirping and folks of all ages out enjoying the warmth. Since it is almost April most of the dead fish have been eaten by birds, however, my Charlie has a nose like no other and sure enough he found a carcase. I wasn't to concerned at first being that it was just bones he was trotting around so proudly. After a while he gave it up and meandered over to me. Much to my dismay I realized that not only did he have bits of dead fish hanging from his drooping jowl but his entire coat was covered in rotting, dead fish flesh. We came straight home and right up into the bath. An hour later, two lather rinse and repeats and I can still smell the dead fish lingering throughout my house!!

Charlie is now resting on my sofa, (getting it wet) content, dreaming of where and when he might find his next fish.....
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Charlie David - The Begining

Charlie David is my Great Dane. His story began long before he was born. When I was young my parents best friends lived on a farm. They owned a Dane named J.D. It was love at first sight for me. I had never seen a dog so large yet so gentle and loving. From that day on I knew I would own one. 

A year ago I received a facebook message from a cousin I hadn't seen in over 10 years. She was breeding her Dane Mika. I automatically, without hesitation, told her i wanted one of the puppies. My husband Jamie had never seen a great Dane. I'll never forget the look on his face when he met mika (charlie's mom) for the first time, I though his jaw was going to hit the floor. He was shocked at just how big she was. Charlie was all we talked about until the day we took him home and now that we have him he is still all we talk about. 
He is jet black with a small lightning bolt of white running down the center of his chest. he is the biggest joy in our lives. He is an enormous ball of love, affection, and energy. I cant imagine our home without him in it. each day he is up to new tricks and wacky adventures. he loves other dogs, small and large, as well as every person he can smell. 

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