Koji Returns for a Visit

Teng tells us that Koji, at eight months old, is seventy-five pounds (75 lbs.). Their visit last 28 December 2007 (Tita’s 89th birthday) was a welcome surprise for us. I estimated him to be slightly heavier than Kazuko at that time (Kazu was 65 lbs. then). Around seventy, but not ten pounds heavier!

Koji greeted us with great enthusiasm - tail wagging, taking our hands to his mouth, jumping to reach our faces, and leaning. He did not show any discomfort from the long trip he just had (They came from Taguig.).

Unlike everyone else, Jimmu was not pleased with Koji’s presence. He barked and growled at Koji for a long while, pausing only to catch a breath.

Kirin and Kazuko seemed to have indicated a willingness to play, wagging their tails even if they growled at times (Probably just to appease Jimmu.). I put Kazu on a leash and took her out of the garage that was separated from the main entrance are by a cyclone wire fence. She was initially there with Jimmu and Kirin as a precaution. Not everyone is exactly thrilled with the sight of large approaching dogs. It is time for a game if you love them, an assault if you don’t.

Koji immediately approached Kazu and started playing. Some time after pawing and mouthing, Koji started to hump. Whether it was an assertion of dominance or just plain instinct, Kazu was not pleased and started growling. Koji did not seem to mind and still kept quiet.

The visit clearly showed that Koji’s temperament is very close to Kirin’s. Koji did not release a bark during the entire visit that lasted hours.






Koji with “yaya”.