Ch. Kalevala Jack the Lad, "Jack", CGC, RN, VO, Hall of Fame

Note:  This dog is unavailable until the owner no longer has semen.

Bred and Owned by Becky and Bruce Van Houten/Nancy and Richard Wallens

Health Statistics

• OFA Hips--Good
• GT--Clear
• DNA donated to Epilepsy Study
• CHIC--www.ofa.org/advanced-search?quicksearch=Kalevala%20Jack%20the%20Lad
• Born 2/8/2003
• Died 12/2014 Hemangiosarcoma
• otterhound.pedigreedatabaseonline.com/en/Kalevala-Jack-The-Lad/pedigree/1000/i

Jack at the 2008 National Specialty

Here's the Details
AKC number:  HP 04102102
Color (registered):  Black and tan
​Eye Color:  Dark Brown
​Height (at shoulder):  unknown, average looking
​Weight:  103 pounds
Bite:  Scissors
Thyroid:  hypothyroid, took medication
Cancer:  near end of life, hemangiosarcoma
​Seizing siblings:  none
​Seizing offspring:

1. Bred to Ch. Scentasia's Wheel of Fortune  1/8 seized
2. Bred to Ch. Baymore's Alaskan Liv 4/4 seized 
3. Bred to Ch. Wild West Belle Starr 0/6 seized
4. Bred to Ch. Wild West Sugar Britches 1/3 seized
5. Bred to Ch. Clearwater's Tequila Mockingbird 1/3 seized

​DNA number:  V423631
Color (lifetime):  Black and tan
​Nose color:  Black
Body Length:  unknown, average looking
Temperament:  Friendly, Outgoing, good with strangers, was not exposed to other intact males, good with females, good with older puppies.
​Allergies:  none
​Seizures:  none
​Used for breeding:  yes
Pups were born from each breeding whether fresh chilled or frozen semen.
Additional information:  Jack had some benign sebaceous cysts over the years.  A few had to be removed. He had a slightly loose eye.  As he aged he needed daily eyedrops.
Awards:  Multiple Group Winning, Canine Good Citizen, Rally Novice, Versatile Otterhound, OHCA Registry of Merit, OHCA Stud Dog of the Year 2008-2011, enjoyed tracking though he did not compete.

Jack, age 6

Jack, 10 weeks

Jack enjoyed any activity he could do whether hiking, rally, agility, tracking, obedience or conformation especially if he could do it with those he loved.