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past puppy page 28 |
Dear Dawn,
I will send three separate emails with two photos each so they are more likely to be opened. Akela is named after the leader wolf in Kipling’s “Jungle Book.” The
name is also used by the Cub Scouts in their ceremonies. He is our tenth Malamute. I am 80, retired, Clinical Psychologist and Professor, and your can check me
out on Google where I have a CV. All this so you can judge the reliability of my statements. I have two sons who have grown up with Malamutes – and still
behave like them when they are here. I am a widower so Akela is my roommate and has the run of most of the house. He has his own door to the six and one-
half acres of woodland. About 5 acres are fenced in. He can go out any time he wants but waits for me or others to join him in regular daily walks in the woods.
I must admit that I wondered how a dog from Texas would do up here in Minnesota. Well, I was wrong. We had a heavy snow year and he was completely happy
and at home. He has a very thick and luxurious coat. I have many visitors that come here to see the “puppy” and he is very much admired and complemented.
We are in the midst of training, which as you know, involves training visitors as much as the dog. I am using “Dog Training for Dummies,” and I find it very
effective and informative. I also like its use of psychological concepts. But we are in a continuous process that is greatly aided by the fact that he is mellowing
out with time.
Akela was housebroken in about two weeks. Now he goes discretely into the woods off trail for his BMs. My neighbor marvels at this. Actually, I believe you did
some very important bonding and training prior to sending him here. He sits, waits, is very affectionate, an eye watcher that anticipates whatever you are about
to do. But he is still a puppy with endless energy and a touch of sly mischief. He chases butterflies, song birds, squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, deer, my
granddaughter and sons who also chase him. And there is still plenty of energy. He also has a beautiful singing voice when he joins the wolf calls on the DVD
player.
His growth has been startling even to someone who has raised other Malamutes. He arrived 8 weeks of age weighing 19 1/2 pounds on December 20. I have
been weighing him on approximately the twentieth of each month. In order to reply to your message we weighed him on Monday May 10. 92 pounds! And still
growing. 25 inches at the shoulder. And, as everyone says, just beautiful. His bone and muscle development looks in perfect conformation with your breeding
standards.
So whatever you are doing down there in the tropics, keep it up. Congratulations. You can use me as a reference any time you choose. I will keep you posted on
Akela’s growth and development in case that might be useful to you for your breeding information.
Tom Kiresuk
I will send three separate emails with two photos each so they are more likely to be opened. Akela is named after the leader wolf in Kipling’s “Jungle Book.” The
name is also used by the Cub Scouts in their ceremonies. He is our tenth Malamute. I am 80, retired, Clinical Psychologist and Professor, and your can check me
out on Google where I have a CV. All this so you can judge the reliability of my statements. I have two sons who have grown up with Malamutes – and still
behave like them when they are here. I am a widower so Akela is my roommate and has the run of most of the house. He has his own door to the six and one-
half acres of woodland. About 5 acres are fenced in. He can go out any time he wants but waits for me or others to join him in regular daily walks in the woods.
I must admit that I wondered how a dog from Texas would do up here in Minnesota. Well, I was wrong. We had a heavy snow year and he was completely happy
and at home. He has a very thick and luxurious coat. I have many visitors that come here to see the “puppy” and he is very much admired and complemented.
We are in the midst of training, which as you know, involves training visitors as much as the dog. I am using “Dog Training for Dummies,” and I find it very
effective and informative. I also like its use of psychological concepts. But we are in a continuous process that is greatly aided by the fact that he is mellowing
out with time.
Akela was housebroken in about two weeks. Now he goes discretely into the woods off trail for his BMs. My neighbor marvels at this. Actually, I believe you did
some very important bonding and training prior to sending him here. He sits, waits, is very affectionate, an eye watcher that anticipates whatever you are about
to do. But he is still a puppy with endless energy and a touch of sly mischief. He chases butterflies, song birds, squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, deer, my
granddaughter and sons who also chase him. And there is still plenty of energy. He also has a beautiful singing voice when he joins the wolf calls on the DVD
player.
His growth has been startling even to someone who has raised other Malamutes. He arrived 8 weeks of age weighing 19 1/2 pounds on December 20. I have
been weighing him on approximately the twentieth of each month. In order to reply to your message we weighed him on Monday May 10. 92 pounds! And still
growing. 25 inches at the shoulder. And, as everyone says, just beautiful. His bone and muscle development looks in perfect conformation with your breeding
standards.
So whatever you are doing down there in the tropics, keep it up. Congratulations. You can use me as a reference any time you choose. I will keep you posted on
Akela’s growth and development in case that might be useful to you for your breeding information.
Tom Kiresuk
