Hiking Antelope Island

 This last weekend Cathi and I took Bear and Jack out to Antelope Island for a hike.  It was lots of fun. We climbed to the top of a hill and when we got up there a couple of Bison were up there and we didn't notice until about 30 yards away.  They were running and I told Cathi who was a few yards ahead of me to stop and walk back towards me.  

The dogs had fun, and we saw a couple coyote up close too.  

Bear is getting big.  He is up to 33 pounds and closing in on Jack as far as size.  We had a good snow storm last week and they had fun playing in the snow.  Bear seems to really like it.  He'll lay down in the snow like it's no big deal.  That fur of his makes him look like a Bison.  It's awesome.

We are getting excited for Christmas. 

Saw this cute video of a dog hugging his brother:

Jack's 1 year Birthday

 

Jack turned one today!  We had a little birthday celebration for him today.

He has learned so much this past year.  And his impact on my life has been extreme.  When I leave the room, he immediately perks up and follows me.  If I go into the garage without him, he starts to cry.  If I run an errand without him, his heart is broken.  It feels good to have him love being with me every minute.

Buddies

Play fighting

Jack loves teasing his little brother.

This past week we have taken them nearly every day on a walk.  They love it.  Bear can't stand it when Jack pulls slightly ahead, so he'll go up and start biting Jack's ear. Jack tries to ignore him.  It's funny.

Bear threw up a couple times this past week.  Maybe we overdid it giving him tiny pieces of turkey.  After he threw it up the first time he immediately devoured the pile.  The second time he threw up, I pulled him away and we scooped it up.  No more human food for him for the time being. 

I'm just glad he didn't eat a toy and throw it up like this:

Cathi swears she is seeing Bear grow right before our eyes. He gained in every way:

	Jack (12/6/2019)	Bear (9/18/2020)
Weight	45 pounds	25 pounds
Neck circumference	17.5 inches	13 inches
Chest circumference	26.75 inches	20.5 inches
Body (Neck to tail base)	27 inches	20.5 inches
Age in weeks	52 week	11 weeks