Who's Your Daddy?

We have always suspected Buddy is not a purebred Lab. He seems to be missing two important genes, “retriever” being one and “water dog” being the other. He will chase a thrown object, but forget to bring it back. He just flops down and starts chewing. He does not care for the water and is reluctant to get in and anxious to get out. This behavior puzzles Purebred Princess who retrieves everything not permanently attached to the earth and who swims in her water dish.

Buddy also has vocalizations that are atypical of Labs and more reminiscent of a hound at bay. He does, however, look like a Lab, although he is slightly smaller than Princess. 70 pounds to her 85. Whoever he is and whatever his lineage, we love him.

Four months after the hip surgery he is a normal dog in appearance and gait. His only limitation is jumping and he still needs the ramp to get into the car. He willingly jumps out however. He runs up and down stairs with nary a care. His shaved hair has grown back. (Another sign of suspect parentage is the hair on his butt grew in curly!) He has forgotten the pain he once knew, and is lively and happy. What a wonderful transformation! We are still making payments on the bill, but it’s money well spent and we are glad we made the decision to have the surgery.