Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade
Originally uploaded by Alan Bowser
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Deca's Breed Survey in German
Übermittelgroß mit entsprechender Knochenkraft, gutes Verhältnis, femininer Ausdruck, gute Rückenlinie, etwas betonte Kruppe. Der Oberarm sollte schräger liegen bei sehr guter Winkelung hinten, Vor- und Unterbrust im richtigen Verhältnis. Gerade Front und Schrittfolge. Weit ausgreifende, bodendeckende, kraftvolle Gänge. TSB ausgeprägt; läßt ab.
Deca Haus Juris - The Judge's Evaluation
This is the judge's description of Deca Haus Juris at the time of her breed survey in May 2007.
"More-than-medium size with corresponding bone force, good proportion, feminine voice, good back line, somewhat accentuated rump. The upper arm should lay more inclined/sloped/diagonal with very good angle in back, fore- and under breast in good proportion. Straight front and stepping/gait. Very long, ground-covering, powerful strides. TSB distinctive; finish. "
I. General
a. Height at withers 58.5 cm
b. Depth of breast 27.0 cm
c. Circumference of breast 72.0 cm
d. Weight 28.0 kg
e. Color Multi
f. Coat Normal
"More-than-medium size with corresponding bone force, good proportion, feminine voice, good back line, somewhat accentuated rump. The upper arm should lay more inclined/sloped/diagonal with very good angle in back, fore- and under breast in good proportion. Straight front and stepping/gait. Very long, ground-covering, powerful strides. TSB distinctive; finish. "
I. General
a. Height at withers 58.5 cm
b. Depth of breast 27.0 cm
c. Circumference of breast 72.0 cm
d. Weight 28.0 kg
e. Color Multi
f. Coat Normal
Friday, December 28, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Marines let dog go to slain handlers' family
Lex, the bomb-sniffing dog, is going to live with the family of Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee, who was killed in Iraq.
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) -- Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee and his German shepherd, Lex, scoured Iraq for roadside bombs together, slept next to each other and even posed in Santa hats for a holiday photo.
When a mortar attack killed the 20-year-old Marine in Falluja a few months later, Lex, whimpering from his own injuries, had to be pulled away, Lee's father was told.
That strong bond compelled the slain Marine's family to adopt 8-year-old Lex even though the military said he still had two years of service.
The family lobbied the military for months, launched an Internet petition and enlisted the aid of a North Carolina congressman who took their case straight to the Marine Corps' top general.
On Wednesday, the Marine Corps finally announced Lex could go home to Lee's family. It is the first time the military has granted a dog early retirement to be adopted by someone other than a former handler.
"We knew that's what Dustin would have wanted out of this," said Jerome Lee, the slain Marine's father. "He knew that we would take care of Lex and love him, just like our own."
Lee's family from Quitman, Mississippi, is scheduled to pick up Lex from the Albany base December 21, exactly nine months after the fatal attack.
Though some shrapnel remains lodged in his back, Lex has otherwise recovered from his wounds and has been serving alongside military policemen at the Albany base since July.
"It is extraordinary," said Col. Christian Haliday, commander of the Marine Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia, where the dog is based. "As far as we know, it's the first time that a waiver of policy of this nature has been granted."
Officials at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, which trains dogs for all service branches, confirmed it is the first case of its kind.
Lee joined the Marines after graduating from high school in 2004. His father said his drive to become a dog handler came from Lee's mother, who worked with search-and-rescue dogs for their local emergency management agency when Lee was a boy.
After finishing his military police and dog handler training, the young Marine headed to Albany. Lee adopted his first canine partner, Doenja, from the military and sent him home to Mississippi last year when the 11-year-old dog began losing his sight and had to retire.
Lee formed an equally strong bond with his new partner, Lex.
The military has more than 1,700 dogs that work alongside American troops, including about 260 in the Marines. Their bomb-sniffing skills have been in high demand in Iraq and Afghanistan.
U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, R-North Carolina, said he discussed the Lees' case with Gen. James T. Conway, the Marine Corps commandant.
"The way I look at this, dogs are being trained every day to be a part of the armed forces," Jones said. "This family gave their son for their country. This is a small gift back to them."
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) -- Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee and his German shepherd, Lex, scoured Iraq for roadside bombs together, slept next to each other and even posed in Santa hats for a holiday photo.
When a mortar attack killed the 20-year-old Marine in Falluja a few months later, Lex, whimpering from his own injuries, had to be pulled away, Lee's father was told.
That strong bond compelled the slain Marine's family to adopt 8-year-old Lex even though the military said he still had two years of service.
The family lobbied the military for months, launched an Internet petition and enlisted the aid of a North Carolina congressman who took their case straight to the Marine Corps' top general.
On Wednesday, the Marine Corps finally announced Lex could go home to Lee's family. It is the first time the military has granted a dog early retirement to be adopted by someone other than a former handler.
"We knew that's what Dustin would have wanted out of this," said Jerome Lee, the slain Marine's father. "He knew that we would take care of Lex and love him, just like our own."
Lee's family from Quitman, Mississippi, is scheduled to pick up Lex from the Albany base December 21, exactly nine months after the fatal attack.
Though some shrapnel remains lodged in his back, Lex has otherwise recovered from his wounds and has been serving alongside military policemen at the Albany base since July.
"It is extraordinary," said Col. Christian Haliday, commander of the Marine Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia, where the dog is based. "As far as we know, it's the first time that a waiver of policy of this nature has been granted."
Officials at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, which trains dogs for all service branches, confirmed it is the first case of its kind.
Lee joined the Marines after graduating from high school in 2004. His father said his drive to become a dog handler came from Lee's mother, who worked with search-and-rescue dogs for their local emergency management agency when Lee was a boy.
After finishing his military police and dog handler training, the young Marine headed to Albany. Lee adopted his first canine partner, Doenja, from the military and sent him home to Mississippi last year when the 11-year-old dog began losing his sight and had to retire.
Lee formed an equally strong bond with his new partner, Lex.
The military has more than 1,700 dogs that work alongside American troops, including about 260 in the Marines. Their bomb-sniffing skills have been in high demand in Iraq and Afghanistan.
U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, R-North Carolina, said he discussed the Lees' case with Gen. James T. Conway, the Marine Corps commandant.
"The way I look at this, dogs are being trained every day to be a part of the armed forces," Jones said. "This family gave their son for their country. This is a small gift back to them."
Friday, November 30, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Police Dogs!
A little outside the regular coverage of "The Deca Report" is the subject of police dogs. But I stumbled over the website for the Montgomery County Department of Police's Canine Section of the Special Operations Division. See the County's K-9 heroes!
Established in 1961, the Montgomery County Police K-9 Section is made up of 19 officers and 24 dogs. Since 1961, 94 dogs have served in the unit.
The County uses a variety of breeds including German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Malinois, and Bloodhounds. The dogs get yearly physicals with a contracted veterinarian. They are fed high protein diets supplied by the county. The dogs live with their handlers and are a part of the handler's family. Once the dogs are retired, they stay on as pets with their handlers.
Established in 1961, the Montgomery County Police K-9 Section is made up of 19 officers and 24 dogs. Since 1961, 94 dogs have served in the unit.
The County uses a variety of breeds including German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Malinois, and Bloodhounds. The dogs get yearly physicals with a contracted veterinarian. They are fed high protein diets supplied by the county. The dogs live with their handlers and are a part of the handler's family. Once the dogs are retired, they stay on as pets with their handlers.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
South Mountain Bark Park
On a beautiful November day, Ajax and Deca visited the South Mountain Dog Park in New Jersey. They met some German Shepherd friends--Atticus and Sarge.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Raven Adieu!
The pup, formerly know as "Fur," is now "Raven von Artemis." She left today for her new home in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware.
The "den" is empty.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
New Jersey Pups Available
Two of Deca's girls and one boy are still available in New Jersey!
For information about the pups, call T. Floyd at 856-753-7744. Mention my name.
For information about the pups, call T. Floyd at 856-753-7744. Mention my name.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Best Friends Forever!
Ajax, Deca and the pups have lots of friends, including E. who has quite the doggie photo collection herself.
Sunday Photos
Since the plan is for Raven to go to her new home in Delaware later this week, there's only a few more days for Raven-Deca-Ajax pics! As you can see, Raven's ears are up!
Road Trip
A quick trip to New Jersey last week gave my parents a chance to meet Raven and Raven an opportunity to experience her first long car ride. Ajax and Deca went along too.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Zora at home!
Good news from Ashburn, Virginia. Deca's pup, Zora, has settled in well in her new home in Virginia, as you can tell from this photo. That's a good looking pup!
Maria and Raven by Cameraphone
Maria and Raven
Originally uploaded by Alan Bowser
A cameraphone picture of Raven and Maria, from Flickr.
Raven and the dumbell!
Raven and the dumbell!
Originally uploaded by Alan Bowser
She's only 12 weeks old, but she's a retrieving maniac! Very cool.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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