Got a New Huntin' Partner! (black lab)

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Got a New Huntin' Partner! (black lab)

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Well, we finally filled the hole in our hearts from losing my wife's yellow lab last spring...

I was ready and eager to get another puppy in the fall, but my bride needed a little more time. And to make it easier, so memories of our other dog didn't come flooding back (with her tears flooding too), this time we got a black male instead of a yellow female. We know dogs are unique and have individual personalities, plus there is no replacing "her", but this little guy will do well to heal our hearts -- and will become a hunting partner for me.

Here is JACK when we first saw him 2 weeks ago at the breeders. She said of the 3 males in the litter, he was the most eager to fetch and retrieve a duck wing. And just like his parents & grandparents, she expects him to be calm when in the house and "turn on" when he goes out hunting.

Jack 03-15-19 01 (Small).jpg
Jack 03-15-19 02 (Small).jpg

And YES, "Jack" does stands for Jack Daniels :wink:

and this is the custom leash & collar I had made just for him -- but it may be a year before he grows into it:
Jack 03-21-19 (Small).jpg

And here's Jack yesterday when we picked him up:
Jack 03-30-19 01 (Small).jpg
Jack 03-30-19 02 (Small).jpg

The little guy had a successful first night -- getting him up and out every 2.5-3 hours, and his crate training has been started.

I've always needed and had GOD in my life -- but after having (and losing) the first one -- I needed DOG too.

Oops -- gotta go --gotta get the little guy outside!

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Re: Got a New Huntin' Partner! (black lab)

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Good looking little guy. Just my experience, but the dogs I have known who will sit still for a picture are the ones who can be calm when inside.

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Re: Got a New Huntin' Partner! (black lab)

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Great eye contact! Tail wagging! You have my word he is HAPPY to be with YOU!
He is a great looking pup! I look forward to seeing more pictures as he grows. I hope that you have many years of bird hunting and lots of retrieves for Jack!

Ah yes, the dreaded 2-3 hour tinkle trips, I miss those at night( well not really) before ya know it he will be pushing both of you off the bed at night! :lol: Keep those retrieving dummies handy !

Now, I'm not harping on this, it's none of my business what people do with their dogs but just FYI, some new research has shown that male dogs are better off with a vasectomy rather than neutering.
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Awesome!

We keep debating about another Lab or Dane. We have four now so it will be awhile before the decision gets made. :D

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Congrats pard and many fun times with him. 8) :)
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Congratulations Darryl, looks like you chose well....... :D
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He is AWESOME! Congratulations. I love my wife’s Dobie but I am a lab guy. I had to buy a new collar yesterday for Ruger, the old one was lab tested and did not pass.
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That is a really handsome guy! He will be a super alert watch dog. Will he live in a crate or outdoor spot, or will he be inside with you?
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Congratulations. That is a good looking pup you have there.

Best of luck getting through the puppy gnawing stage with a minimal amount of damage. :P

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Congratulations! Now that is one good lookin pup!
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