Happy Tail

Happy Jack was one of the Taiwanese pups from the 4th of July Litter 2009. His original name was Revere and his litter mates were Justice and Liberty. I had intended to adopt an older dog but instead, fell in love with Happy Jack. He was 4 months old when we brought him home and learned sit, stay, lay down, high 5 and shake with either paw his first two weeks. He struggled a little with passing cars and bicycles, which I attributed to him being a street dog in Taiwan. He did not like being "captured" to put on his walking harness at first but now his tail wags when he sees his harness and leash and doesn't protest when I put it on him. Prudence, our red heeler/chihuahua mix, had been abused prior to our ownership and she has blossomed from his love and companionship. They both to fetch and catch love their spiny squeaky balls. Happy Jack also loves our tuxedo litter mates, Gizmo and Bandit, but when my elderly Mom adopted Shasta, he fell instantly in love with her. He
hasn't met another pet that he didn't love. His favorite activity is going to the dog park at the Los Gatos Creek Park. He gets along well with every dog he's met but his favorite is my friend's 10 lb poodle, Destiny. Happy Jack has been such a loving addition to our home. I just couldn't imagine life without him.

I highly recommend the Basenji mix dogs based on our experience with Happy Jack. He was a bit skittish at first but through love and building trust with his owners, he has more than overcome his fear of the unknown.