"Karen,
We've named our pup "Chako"
(short for Chakotay) and he's doing just fine. Our older dog, PW was
domineering and guarded the first day or so, but now they're best
buddies. It took our other dog Kudoo many months before he warmed up
to PW.
What a bundle of joy and a little lover!
He has been sleeping thru the night (in our bed) since the first night
without messing. By day 4, Chako started scratching at the door to
go out (and come in), responds to his name, jumping off the bed and the
backyard top step, and figured out all the hiding places.
We had our dog sitter stop over for a relief
visit the other day. She was amazed at how smart Chako was at 8
weeks.
Thank you for everything,
Bob and Debbie Knight"
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“Hi
Karen,
Just
wanted to send you some recent photos of Chako (Chakotay) - son of
Fantastic Fred and Boo
Berry
on
March 8, 2007
…
Chako
is now 8 months, 57 lbs, 22.5" at the shoulders, wide chest,
wide shoulders, thick neck, broad face/head, and solid as a rock.
Debbie and I figure he should top-out at about 65-70 lbs and 24".
Does this sound about right?
He's
quite the looker and continues to draw a lot of attention whenever
he's in PetSmart
or just going on a walk (or run) in the neighborhood. He's
very smart, a quick learner, and a little lover (lots of kisses all
the time)! On my first run with him he wanted to pull me throughout
the run. On the second run (with the help of a pronged collar) he
obeyed commands and stayed heeled on my left.
He
has the funniest howl (adding a slight gurgle) and only barks (usually
only 1 bark) when he really wants something and we're not paying attention
to him. He then grabs one of our hands leading us to whatever it is
he wanted. We've discovered he's a 50% inside / 50% outside dog. He'll
stay outside as long as one of us (or P.W., our Husky-Great Pyrenese)
is outside with him. But, by himself, he does his business and then
returns to the door. He slowly stalks any bug he sees in
the yard and then pounces on them. He's quite the character.
Thanks Bob"