Fri, 25 Oct 2002

….Our Thursday morning visit to the veterinarian went very well. Dr.
Reese meticulously examined Jack, his pedigree and his health records. He grilled me thoroughly on my impressions of Jack's parents and your kennel, and seemed pleased and impressed in all respects...

Jack did himself proud when I took him by Baker College Library, where Shannie works. He bounded happily up to Shannie then greeted each of Shannie's several co-workers in turn with wagging tail and wet nose.

Jack is eating everything we put in front of him, and we have found a
nearby Petco that regularly carries both puppy and adult formula Royal Canin. We've had a couple little accidents with housebreaking as we each learn new routines and rhythms. Jack is lasting easily through the night and is already showing signs of deliberately getting our attention when he has to go out, so I foresee no problems in this area…..

Most of all, Jack is a happy, affectionate addition to our family and is a pleasure to find waiting at the door when we get home from work.

Sat, 5 Feb 2005

This is Shannie, the Chow owner! Jack is such an A-I-R-E-D-A-L-E!!! We think he is a great dog, and he is a wonderful companion when my husband is working nights. You can't count on a Chow for sympathy, or company, but Jack is always there. He is a truely valued member of our family (but don't tell Ping or the cats that!).

One funny thing my husband didn't mention: our family has the "circle of rule". The Chow is afraid of the cats (they indoctrinated her as a puppy), the cats are afraid of Jack, and Jack is as wary as any Airedale can be about Ping! It can be reversed: Jack is not afraid of the cats, the cats are not afraid of Ping, and Ping is not afraid of Jack! Anyhow, this funny dynamic does not play out with our outdoor "barn" cats. We have two black cats who live in our garage on cheap kibble and heating pads. One of them, Boo-Boo, has a thing for Jack! She will come up to him outdoors, rub up against his legs, and eventually groom him. You have never seen such an uncomfortable-looking Airedale as poor Jack! He never knows what to do about it!

Greg & Shannie C.

Jack with housecat