4947. Sara Machir

You don't choose the dog life—the dog life chooses you! Shadow (left) and Ajax At 6 Years Shadow Breed: Labrador Retriever Weight: 73 pounds Gender: Male Story: We have had Labs since 1989 and they are just terrific. They enjoy Pinto Canyon Chicken & Brown Rice with a whole carrot after each meal. Ajax Breed: Labrador Retriever Weight: 66 pounds Gender: Male Story: Ajax was hit by a car when the dogs escaped our back yard. He fortunately survived, but had, among other things, a complete dislocation of his right front elbow. So, we try to keep him "lean and mean" to minimize the weight on that joint. Shadow is a bigger dude, so he carries his weight pretty well. I do not want these dogs to be thin, but also am mindful of the stress on joints over time, particularly since they live a life where hiking in the desert is on the menu a fair amount. Staff: Sara Machir Home: Scottsdale, AZ Date Entered into Gallery: November 21, 2018