Blitzen is fine, even after the train ride to Toronto yesterday.  He's settling
in and had his first trip to the dog park today.  I'm amazed how disciplined he is.  Our veteranarian friend just gave him a checkup and he's all clear.

I've attached some photos of Bentley aka Blitzen aka Blitz (as he's quickly becoming known).

Thanks for all your help!

Sean

Update January '13

He's doing great.

Everyone's pretty amazed with his calm and gentle disposition.  He runs like mad about 2 hours a day at the dog parks and the family seems to fight over who gets to dogsit him if we ever decide to take a trip. 

We figured out after some experimentation that his diarrhea was wheat intolerance and he's perfectly fine now that he's on a grain-free diet.  He's not a fan of being left alone and lies at the door for hours waiting for our return (we have a camera setup to watch him) but he doesn't make a sound so long as we don't try kenneling him. 

So far we feel super lucky to have chosen him.  He's lots of fun and we have to consider ourselves fortunate when his most challenging issue is that he's too affectionate
and attached.

Sean

Update December '13

Happy holidays from Blitzen and family.  It's been a year now and he's changed all of our lives.  Thanks again for all your help!

Update June '20

Blitzen (formerly Bentley) is doing well.

He's definitely slowed down the past year or so but beyond that is still enjoying Toronto life. He's been super spoiled as we're all home together these days and the weather hasn't been too hot yet and he's out walking at least a couple of hours a day.

I'm sending along three photos, one from his 8th "Gotcha Day" this past December, one from this past week hanging out along the Toronto waterfront and one of him just goofing around.

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