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Redbone Coonhound/Labrador Retriever

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Home:Great Falls, MT

Sex: Male Weight: 51-100 lbs

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Nicknames:
Jackie, Goon Ball, Angel Puff from the Planet Marshmallow, Punkin Head, Sweet Baby Boy, Jack-Jackie-the-Jackerman, Buddy, Jackson

Doggie Dynamics:

Energy

sleepy		energetic

Intelligence

silly		genius

Friendliness

aggressive		affectionate

Playfulness

not playful		very playful

Disposition

anxious		calm

Quick Bio:

-dog rescue

Birthday:
June 13th 2001

Likes:
Cuddling on the big bed with Mama and Daddy; going for rides; swimming; hiking; yardwork with Daddy; walks with Mama and Grandma; cleaning my feet; watching TV on the Lazy-Boy with Daddy; paper products

Pet-Peeves:
Not getting the most room on the bed; being left at home when Mama and Daddy go to work; being told that my feet are sparkling clean and asked not to clean them anymore

Favorite Toy:
Fuzzy Soccer Ball and Honker (duck)

Favorite Food:
I was diagnosed with a very serious tummy condition in 2005 and now I can only eat prescription dog food and hypo-allergenic treats.

Favorite Walk:
Around the neighborhood with Mama and Grandma; hiking in the mountains; running by the river

Best Tricks:
Delivering the newspaper upstairs to Daddy every morning; getting in the mail; looking for UPS deliveries; keeping the bed from rising to the ceiling; balancing a treat on my nose

Arrival Story:
We lost our Lab "Tucker" the previous year and were just starting to think about getting another dog. There was an ad in the paper for a breeder selling 3 adult dogs, one of which was a 2-year-old "Red Pointing Lab". When we went to check him out he was living in a house-full of dogs, all kept in kennels, and there was nothing but a dirt yard. For these reasons we consider him a rescue dog. He was very skinny and skittish and really had no social skills. (See second photo taken the day we brought him home.) Although he was so very different from our beloved lab, we saw his potential, immediately fell in love with him and knew we found "the one". He was absolutely petrified to ride in our SUV, and when we got him home we learned he didn't know how to go up and down stairs. He was afraid of everything, including us! We've had Jack for over 5 years now and he has become such a lover and a really good dog. He is so funny and smart and analyzes everything around him. We couldn't ask for a better dog and he brings so much joy to our lives.

Bio:
We were told by the breeder that he was a "Red Pointing Lab", a new breed recognized by AKC. Judging by his howl, black muzzle, long tail, muscular build and personality, we have determined that this was a sneaky way of telling us that we were the proud owners of a hound dog. UPDATE -- JULY 5, 2008 After struggling with a debilitating auto immune disorder for the last three years, our special boy was recently diagnosed with megaesophagus and lost his battle today at the age of 7. He was such a huge part of our lives and will be greatly missed. We love and miss you, sweet baby boy.

Forums Motto:
Jumpin' Jack Flash

The Groups I'm In:
Redbone Coonhound Club

I've Been On Dogster Since:

December 17th 2004