I was especially excited for this photo session with Jackson, because he’s a purebred Rhodesian ridgeback – and my dog Bailey is part ridgeback too! So I joked with Bailey as I headed out the door that day, “I’m headed to a session with one of your relatives!” (She was not impressed… and for the record I’m not surprised.)

Jackson is a 14-month-old Rhodesian ridgeback puppy – and I can hardly call him a “puppy” since he’s so BIG! He had a rather questionable upbringing – his dad rescued him from a pretty suspicious situation, to say the least – and I’m so glad he did, because Jackson pretty much hit the puppy lottery. He gets to live in a condo downtown and spend all his time relaxing & playing. (I hear his first visit to a doggy daycare is this week, too!)

For our photo session, we visited Presidio Park in central San Diego, and had a great time together. Jackson isn’t a crazy bundle of energy; he’s actually quite even-keeled and content to take life at a slower pace. But when he does run around, boy, it’s incredible to see! Those long, lanky legs propel him across the grass and he can really move! But he’s still a bit clumsy (he might actually still have a bit of growing to do, I can hardly believe it, but his paws are still pretty huge!) and it was downright hilarious to see him stretch his legs in that goofy puppy way.

Jackson, you are unspeakably handsome. I love your deep brown, furry, wrinkly face.

You do not want to be in Jackson’s way when he runs. He’ll go right through you!

Seriously… the handsomeness is dripping out of my computer. Jackson, you are stunning.

John & Terry, thank you so much for introducing me to Jackson! (And thanks to Kelli & Grayson too!) I can’t wait to show you the rest of our photos soon!  :)

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