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.
And YES, "Jack" does stands for Jack Daniels
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and this is the custom leash & collar I had made just for him -- but it may be a year before he grows into it:
And here's Jack yesterday when we picked him up:
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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