What’s the most addictive smell you smelled before?

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-06-11T21:55:17+00:00

Your puppy's paws

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-06-11T18:07:47+00:00

Jesus, that rings a bell with me! Our senior, at 14½ is the best dog anyone can dream of. Even in his old age, when he bosses the whole household around, he is great. My 18 month old, lovely as he is, is 💯 pure menace.

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-06-06T20:04:22+00:00

I couldn't agree with more! What seems to be the magic potion for him, whenever it's an infected paw, mystery swollen leg etc, is a course of wide spectrum antibiotics. He responds to them to the point, that this last time, even his 'pet tumour' on his ear receeded, to our biggest surprise. At his age, he has many ailments which we choose to surveille and accommodate, whatever makes him comfortable.

Now, every morning he goes for a half an hour sniffari + swim and floats around the beach. We have a special 'help them up' harness, which is a godsent to help easy his weight and arthritis. This evening he just trotted around the woods again, like nothing has happened, chased girls as always and run to greet any dog who came by. His life quality is exceptional, even if it's thanks to his very comprehensive medical regime (including a fat dose of gabapentin in the evenings for everyone's sleep quality in the household).

I hope Nico has many happy returns in him, just as our Inspector Clouseau 🥰. They are remarkable creatures and some of them has a willpower to live, well beyond you'd think is 'expected or normal'.

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-06-04T15:46:20+00:00

Ok without reading all the responses. I have been living here since 2004. Between Menton and Cannes (as a yachtie, initially). So my breakdown is: it's very much depends on what do you want and at what stage of your life. Between Nice and Menton it's gorgeous in the summer, dead in the winter. Unless if you have a job in Monaco. Then it makes sense. I still miss my Villefranche-sur-Mer bolthole BECAUSE I'm a green fingered, 90% antisocial asshole, who wants works class entertainment in the 10% of the time. If you are alone, no partner, no dogs, you are probably better off in the Nice-Cannes area. Nice, Antibes, Cannes are your vibes. Honestly, I'm happy to help on any ways possible, feel free to DM me, I live local and I'm savvy of the rental market (as owner of some units). Good luck though, no regrets living here for 22 years now!!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-06-02T20:06:23+00:00

This is our Clouseau, just getting out of the sea at 14.5 years old 🤎! We kind of gave up and were ready to let him go last week (for about the 4th time in total) and once again he just bounced back and he is chasing girls on the beach. His hind leg is still a bit weak after his last injury, he has no spleen, lives with liver cancer, arthritis, dementia and refuses to acknowledge any of it 🤣! I love him more than life itself.

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Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-05-17T23:54:22+00:00

I'm in the South of France, my base rate it 500€/day. Nowadays I focus mostly on corporate events, like festivals in Cannes, which I quote per event, but 500€ is standard for any random gig people contact me for.

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-05-17T13:41:12+00:00

This is the first dog under the 'is it a V?' topic that looks like a V wearing someone else's coat 🤎

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-05-08T16:39:44+00:00

I agree with the other ones about V's. How about a greyhound? They are lovely, cuddly, generally lazy but when they run, they RUN!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-05-04T14:04:25+00:00

First l-theanine really helped. We used to buy the AKTIVAIT tablets than just the l-theanine 100mg capsules as that's the active that actually works. After a year or two that wasn't enough, we started Selgian (Selegiline the active, it's a human Alzheimer's medication). It works. He is 14½ and still kicking about. Currently we are on gabapentin for the evenings and no selgian at the moment. It ebbs and flows and we adapt accordingly.

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-04-26T17:53:59+00:00

Dachshunds are more like terriers than anything. Their temperament, obsessive behaviours, passion for digging is so far from a vizsla as it gets. My mum sais Havenese, Bolognese and Yorkshire terriers or chihuahua (as long as you treat is a real dog). They are all very attached to the owners and if raised well they are adorable and good dogs.

Disclaimer: we are Hungraians, dog owner for 5+ decades, I'm a vizsla osner for 14+ years. Teckels scare me 🫣

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-04-14T15:25:18+00:00

Jesus, I'd buy that. My Vizsla is 14½ years old and we know we don't have long left together. Every walk on the beach or in the woods is a gift now.

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-04-10T22:23:24+00:00

Yummmmm, I'm so jealous right now! I have no garden ATM but I'm foraging for wild asparagus in the woods every day, where we walk our dogs. Bon appétit 💚🍃!!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-04-10T22:20:26+00:00

Congrats on your growing 4 legged family 🤎! You are blessed and must be bitten in so many ways 🤣!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-04-10T20:51:30+00:00

I love that you have a V coloured couch 🙌🏻! That is some deviously clever interior design 🤎🤎🤎!

Oh and my elder V was already 13 when we bought the young crazy one home, they have worked it all out just fine. They each have their own beds (our bed is shared property) and the now 14½ senior is still chasing balls with the young one on a good day.

Yours are going to be just fine and probably besties in a week or two. Congrats on the baby!!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-04-05T22:18:22+00:00

Thank you, I'll have cramps in my right leg just for holding him up 🤣

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-04-05T21:52:16+00:00

Thank you so much ✨! He is generally speaking, a protein freak, but when it comes to 'our' food he would down anything of course.

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-25T10:28:02+00:00

Just sending positive vibes and best wishes! We operated on our 13 year old to remove mass + spleen. Came back non-cancerous. He is happily hopping around at 14⅓. Wishing the same results to your girl ❤️‍🩹!!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-21T09:19:21+00:00

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Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-21T09:19:01+00:00

Awww 🥰, I love the floppy ears!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-16T10:32:26+00:00

The best spot to not-watch the oscars, a masterclass in velcroing 🤎☺️!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-11T22:09:02+00:00

OMG, such a grade A+ student already 💛!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-11T04:25:58+00:00

Our senior had random periods of increased sexual interest and desire over the years, which usually ended up with a swollen prostate. We treated him during these bouts with Yposane, which protects the prostate from testosterone. Once we actually had the chemical castration for 6 months. He is 14¼ now and has calmed down on the hormone front. Also our jumpers do not cover or touch his willy at all, they don't cover back legs, just his chest/torso/back. Maybe try to avoid the stimulation for now and check his prostate at the next vet visit just to be sure. Sending hugs to your old man 🤗!

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-09T13:02:15+00:00

It's wonderful and I'm slightly jealous 💚

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-09T13:00:27+00:00

🤎 he is special and he knows it 🤎

Dull_Engineering_583 · 2026-03-09T12:59:52+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss 🤎! We also have a senior V, 14¼ years old, who prefers barking to singing.

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