8/15 - Sampson continues to do well.  He is great with the crate and has done MUCH better on the leash.  He loves to go for long walks.  Absolutely no food aggression with his meals.  He loves men!!!!! and thinks that he is a 79 lb lap dog ( actually he is!!!!)  I will take some pictures this weekend and send along!!!!! He is great with kids and does not really counter surf (WOW).  He has finished all his antibiotics and the cough is totally gone! This one is a keeper!!!!!!!!!!!

7/27 - Sampson went to the vet today.  He is in good health.  No heart worm, no Lyme disease.  He is now up to date on his shots.  She drained the lump and stated that it is benign and that we should keep an eye on it and use cool compresses for a few days.  The cut on his foot is an abscess that is infected and he will be taking antibiotics for it.  The weird skin irritations on his legs and belly is probably contact allergies and calluses.  His ears were quite disgusting, she cleaned them out but there was no sign of any infection.  He weighs 68.5 lbs.  No issues with his stools.  He continues to do well with the other dogs and there is NO Food aggression.  Ginger has gone over to him quite a bit while he has food without any issue.  He shares his treats very well.  So far no issues!!!!!!!  he is a great dog who loves his crate and long walks.