10/13/2025
This is what I mean about Binks!
He is verrrrry respectful. He is not alpha and he knows it. He doesnt even want to be. He always falls back and allows everyone their first turn. He wants no beef and is very respectful. Its earned him his safe space among the pack. He was wise. He knew to let the leaders lead. They neverrrrr antagonize Binks. His litter mates did but none of the others do! My other boys will go head to head paw to paw and take stances sometimes, especially during heat cycles. I have to seperate the other boys. But Binks.... nah, he has earned his respect with everyone.
He is so calm, reserved when he feels its best and so loving.
People mistake Binks personality. Unhappy, sad. No not at all. He is a very happy boy. Very playful. But he is very mindful of his pack and he is an introvert for real.
The calmest and sweetest boy.
He does dance! He turns circles when he is happy dances or when you pull out the treats.
He will wrestle alllll day with the boys but he never crosses the line as he is obedient to his pack.
I was feeling so bad about this. Like he was shunned but now I have a whole other mindset.
Binks is like his mama, his human mama. He reads the room. He stays in his place and he engages when its time and he stands in silence when its time. He is full of love and he is extremely playful but he knows when to get it together and relax.
This whole time I have been feeling like I was wronging him. But I see it much more clearly now.
What a special, smart, respectful boy he is!!!! His dad was never Alpha but could have been if he wanted too. Down deep we all knew Bentley would be alpha but he never took the stance.
Neither did his son Zenith who is also very Alpha material.
Instead my past stud, Theo was alpha. He was first so it made sense.
Theo had to be homed because once he was retired he tried to prevent Bentley from breeding. And he was successful. Bentley never bred a female until Theo left. Bentley could have easily taken Theo and Theo tried him once and it was ugly. It was not easy to get Bentley out of character so I knew Theo took it too far. Thats when I knew I had to make the right choice. Theo and one of my past mamas both live together in a wonderful home these days. I was so glad they went together.
An important aspect to being a breeder is remembering these are dogs still and they do have pack mentalities. Females and Males. I see their roles daily. I know who's what and at the end of the day they know I am alpha of all.
Bentley never took his position. Zenith hasnt either. Instead they have become a family as well as a pack. They let Niko act as if he is alpha.
The truth is Alphas are the stronger males. Niko is a 3 pound boy who loves nothing more than to be loved, eat and play boss of the house, thats it. Niko couldn't protect his own tail if necessary but I promise you, his pack will!
We all know Niko isnt alpha but we all, including the dogs let him think he is until he gets tooooo big for his true stance. Then I have to correct him.
Zenith and Bentley do great. They look at me like mama, uhhh get him please and they never retaliate. This keeps my home calm but Niko pushes Bentley, I correct Niko a lot!
When girls come into heat Niko loses his mind and he cant even breed on his own. 🤣🤣🤣
Funny I tell ya how my life with these dogs is! I love it!
And then there is Binks!
He knows. He knows he is the smallest. He's a little longer and taller than Niko not by much but he is more petite than Niko making him the smallest baby here.
He knows that. And he respects his position. He does not antagonize or provoke. Instead he falls back and waits and quickly joins as his pack has already shown me, they respect his respect. He doesnt even know it yet or maybe he does but he always shows his respect.
Binks is special. Niko is special. Bentley and Zenith too. And my girls. I understood everything for what it was and when you treat dogs right and give then a good life but always remember to maintain a pack with them too! You bond in a way thats not explainable. I know them and the know me!!!! I respect them and the respect me and we all would fight like no other for each other! These dogs are my pack, they are my family. Im not your average breeder! I can assure you that.
P.S Binks isnt sad. He is standing in his respect. He quickly came and joined and then pawed up with his brother and they went and made their rounds all over the house. In a playful manner.
Believe me when I say, I really love them!
P.s.s yes its a bathroom picture. They are like kids when it comes to following me absolutely every where! And my brain does it's own thing with sentimental moments and the perfect words to say. I write when my mind speaks in such a way. Even if on the toilet 🤣 Probably the only time I have a wee moment of still around here, not really but a little lol
