Meet Jack - My 1 Year Old Flatcoated Retriever

The 2nd pee break on the 14 hour drive from Ottawa to Moncton, on the first day we got him.

 It's hard to believe that Jack has been with us for almost 8 whole months! He has grown so much (as you can see from these pictures). From the day we picked him up from Knightcastle in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, to watching him sleep soundly beside me on the floor as I type this now. He sure has come a LONG way! He has captured our hearts and really has made us a family. I love you Jack :)

Jack's first swim at the Enclosure in Miramichi, NB at 9 1/2 weeks. 

Jack's first trip to the Sackville Fall Fair. He loved the cows :)

Our little Jack-O-Lantern

An autumn walk on the Dobson Trail.

November on the Dobson Trail.... 4 1/2 months.

He plays hard and sleeps harder. Oh... and he's like his dad... he LOVES Mickey Mouse.

Jack loves the snow... when he gets all covered in snowballs we call him Jack Frost

Snow-shoeing is his favourite winter activity

Jack sure loves his dad. March = 7 1/2 months

An early spring trip to Richie's Wharf. 8 months.

Walking along Moncton's boardwalk beside the Petticodiac River in the rain... 10 months.

Finally back in the water. He loves the little creek in behind our subdivision... especially when he gets to chase sticks. My little Lumber Jack.

I grew up with a beautiful Golden Retriever, Abby, who lived 16 years. When it came to get another dog I knew I needed another Retriever. I love their spunk and energy. So, we got a Flatcoat. Flatcoats are definitely a lot more energy and a totally different type of dog than Goldens. They are affectionately known as the "Peter Pan" of the dog world... forever young. I love them, especially my Jack.