Black beauties

Jack in front of Dixie

Front to back, Jack, Nero, Dixie

Spartan's departure on Sunday left just Nero and Dixie in the big kennel complex.  They were joined there today by Jack.  He was adopted out as a puppy about six years ago I think.  He was one of a litter of pups that I took in along with their father, a smallish bi-color named Buck. 

Adopter has two babies, travels, and Jack doesn't like the kids.  He brought him back a couple months ago, but returned for him about five minutes later determined to try again.  Nice try, but he was out of the country again, the dog snapped at the kids I guess, and the marriage was on the line.  Whatever happened, Jack is back with me. 

He's over weight and under developed, probably because he's been confined to his crate most of the time.  Being here should help, and it's not a bad time of year to be roughing it as a semi-outdoor dog for a little while.  He seems nice enough, but he's spooked by the move, has no idea what has happened.  He should come around in a few days. 

Dixie, Nero, Jack

Monday afternoon I took the three of them out to the pasture for a romp.  Only Nero is actually a black shepherd.  Dixie and Jack are bi-colors.  It's obvious on Dixie, but Jack's legs are pretty close to black so from a distance he appears pretty much solid black. 

The three of them seem to get along very well.
That's our house in the background.

Dixie took charge of Jack. 
Nero is only interested in his tennis balls.

Lana is doing much better now, pretty much back to normal.  I kept her indoors again today but will probably let her spend some time with Augie and Radley in the dog yard tomorrow.  The initial reports on Spartan in his new home seem to be good.  They like him at least.  We are getting them set up with a vet in their area to pursue treatment for his skin condition.