Hi Connie

We have been meaning to touch base with you regarding our experience thus far with Zak.  To sum it up we are very, very happy with the new addition to our family.  As I had mentioned earlier my wife and daughter had a phobia of animals - the operative word is had. Zak has been very gentle around both of them, it's as if he knows or senses that they are a little more reserved and acts accordingly.  Right from day one he has been nothing less than a 'gentlemen' around the ladies in our home.  Many of our family and visitors cannot believe that he is still a puppy given his calm demeanor.  He loves to be outside, even on the cold days, and would spend the entire day outside if we would let him.  Watching him play in the snow drifts is better than watching television.  He really enjoys playing with his sister Holly who lives in the neighbourhood.  Right from the day we brought him home he has been a joy.  He has slept through the night from the very first night of coming into our home and we had him ringing the bell to go outside to do his business after the first few days. He doesn't bark hardly ever - except for when stranger walk by, but as they get closer all he wants to do is get to know them. He just recently (at mid February 2010) got his last set of shots and was just under 25 pounds and 17 inches.This past weekend we took him for his first full hair - the before and after pictures have been attached along with a few others.  Feel free to use them as you wish.