Below are pictures and updates from Boston's new family in Upper Marlboro, Md. Click here to see pictures of Boston during his first 8 weeks at Deepwood Acres. Pictured below at 2.5 years old Hey Sandy, Boston is doing well and growing STILL!  He's recently won 1st place at the Petco Halloween Pet Costume Contest...beat out 18 others. Take care! Nicole

Pictured below at 11 months old

Hey Sandy, Boston is doing very well.  He still is the talk of the neighborhood and local pet stores.  Although I know how sweet of a dog he is, I still don't get it how some people nudge their little kids up to pet him without even inquiring about his temperament.  Which then leaves me to show the kids how to properly greet a strange dog.  Boston seems to understand and always lays down at the littler ones feet so they can pet him better.  The taller kids he just tries to lick them. Santa did not particularly look jolly when we came in to have a picture taken.  And Boston initially wasn't having it either, he only wanted to nibble at Santa's faux leather shoes and steal treats out of his goodie bag.  After a good 5 - 8 minutes of adjusting, propping, and 'awws' from the folks in line, they both finally got settled.  Boston even looked to be excited to be taking his picture with Santa.  He's 11 months in this picture.

American Mastiffs are such cuddle-bugs!  He loves cuddling and having his ears rubbed, which he groans deeply in delight.  This is just one of many cuddle pictures that I have of he and my daughter.  He's 10 months in this pic.

Boston HAD to get a new crate after he quickly out grew his XL crate.  This is the GIANT BREED size crate which, now, four months later, he's outgrowing it too!!  It's monstrously huge!  Boston was not impressed so my son showed him how cool it was.  NOT!  Currently Boston is loving his pup-cave.  He's 8 months in the picture.

Hey Sandy,

I'm sending along a few pics and will send more soon.  Boston at 14 weeks.  He's a handful!   I've already had to adjust the divider in his crate.  He's 47 lbs now and if I sit still long enough I swear I will be able to see him grow!  He's in puppy kindergarten and outweighs and is taller than ALL of the other pups!  I know you've heard all these stories before but its amazing how many people stop me to get to him.  The only downside is Boston is forcing me to be social now.  I'm usually a smile and "hello"' kind of person; now I am having full fledge conversations about him!

Until next time, take care.