Jax Mucky Pup

One thing about Jax who is now 8 months old is if he sees muck, dirt or water he will go in it given half a chance. After having a bath to get rid of the mud on him I took him out and suddenly he saw mud that was it off like a lunatic straight into the mud a quick run in the mud then lets lay down in the mud just for fun.

He still appears to be getting more teeth as there are some very small ones coming through. He has been off his food a bit lately but its hard to tell. Most people would think they eat a lot but they eat very little for the size of the dog and everything they do eat is used up so very small pooh. At –40 were they live their bodies have to make every once of food count

Jax New boots

Jax new boots well no not actually new boots but if you look at the pictures it looks like he is wearing boots. In fact he managed to find the muddiest spot on the golf coarse the other day and jump in it. Any sign of water or mud and he is there.

We thought he had got all his new teeth they are not full size yet but this week some more started coming out next to his fangs so he is still teething. He is now 26 inch high but we still see him as a little puppy. He loves jumping up on rocks or seats to get a good look and be king of the castle. He has decided everyone now has dirty ears and its his job to clean them for you. It surprising how little he actual eats a lot less than our old GSD used to eat but he has food down all the time.

Last baby tooth gone hurray

This week Jax lost his last baby tooth so no more cuts to the hand. His new teeth are not full through yet and he is still a bit moody at time and chewing but touch wood we have not had any damage to furniture or anything this is down to lots of bones and toys to chew.

We had trouble with him were on walks he would lie down and not get up but he seems to have got over that if he does stop and lie down he get up straight away. He still lies down when he sees another dog but its not a bad way to great them as it shows he is submissive and friendly. The weather has been getting colder down to freezing and he loves it he is a lot more active but still loves to go and sleep outside at night but thank god he now comes in for a biscuit so I don't have to carry him in as I did before he is to heavy for that now. The next big test is Fireworks at the moment if he hears them he doesn't give a toss so lets hope it stays that way 

Jax 5 months old

We have been out in the sunshine this week playing ball he is now 5 months old but it seems a long time since we got him at 9 weeks old. To us he is a little puppy but others see him as a donkey as they all say he is big. He is bigger than most Labradors we meet and a lot heavier.

He is still hanging onto that one baby fang its the only one left now and we will be glad when its gone. He has been off his food a bit again probably due to teeth coming through and some days he is lazy while the next day he runs around like an idiot. We have left training a bit while he is getting his teeth as he gets a bit grumpy. But he has now learnt to bark on command. He makes a good draft excluder as he get behind the front door were its cold but if you want to get in our our you have to push him along the floor all  the time. At night he goes out side to sleep for several hours and we bring him in at bed time. He barks to go out on his own and is happy sleeping outside.

More Teeth gone

I caught Jax this week with his invisible snow he get his old chews and then trys to bury  them in this case on the sofa and covers them with invisible snow he has them  all around the house what he thinks he is covering them with we dont know.

It been a bad tooth week with him loosing 2 in one hour all that is to come out now is his two top  fangs you can just see them in the photo. He has been good not doing any damage but its down to lots of bones and his new teddy below. He seems to like soft toys to chew on at times and its better than my hand. He has changed a lot in a week he has found out he can jump up and has started doing that a lot when excited and even jumping over small walls. He has over the last week started cocking his leg a little at first but its getting higher all the time. I was surprised as GSD dont do it until they are about 11 months

Jax Goes to the Queens Park

The main thing this week has been those teeth Jax is loosing teeth like mad and the od bit of blood on his toys as they come out. He likes Raster man above and he likes chewing him as he is firm but not to hard. He has been a bit mouthy as his teeth hurt so we have kept a good supply of Bones to help him. He has lost the bottom two fangs but still has the top two and they are the ones that cut you. Touch wood he hasnt chewed anything he shouldnt.

One of his teeth its not often you find them and its surprising they have no root unlike normal teeth.

He was 5 months old this week and he went to the Queens Park for the first time this is a large park about a mile from our house with ducks, geese, swans and other wildlife and a large lake. It a good place to take dogs as its a stopping point as there is other country walks a few feet away that go for miles. So if the dog is tired you can stop in the park and rest or if he is ready to go carry on further. Its a good place to introduce them to wildlife as lots say they are bad with ducks as they see them as dinner. Jaz was very good and sat by by the ducks etc and didnt chase them or anything. He plonked him self on a seat for a better view. A short trip to the football field and he ran round the circle like an idiot time and time again. He now has about a hours walk in the morning up to two hours at 12 oclock then a hour at 6pm and hour at 10pm. It seems about right as he sleeps after half an hour of getting home and then sleeps from 11pm to 8 am.

Jax Battles the Hoover Monster

One of Jax’s fun games is to battle the Hoover monster he chases it around howling barking and attacking it. It take twice as long to do the hoovering when he is around.

He is still teething and off his food a bit but still we weighed him this week and he is 30 kg  66lbs. We are giving him los of large bones to help with his teeth and touch wood he hasnt chewed anything he shouldn't.

As winter is coming Jax had a new collar this week which shines in the dark as he is getting darker it will help at night.