About Jordan Fredericks

Here is everything you've ever wanted to know about John's faithful friend, Jordan. Find out everything about him, from how he got his name to his strengths and weaknesses and his hobbies!

REGISTERED NAME:	Frederick McDuff of Jordan
NAME ORIGIN:	Jordan was named after: (1) a great uncle (Frederick), (2) John's childhood dog ("Duffy"), and (3) the chosen name for John's first son (since John's never had a son, Jordan has taken that spot!).
DATE OF BIRTH:	January 30, 1994
PLACE OF BIRTH:	Santa Barbara, California
BREED:	Purebred Yellow Labrador Retriever
SEX:	Neutered male. (Jordan suffers from hip-displasia and John didn't want to carry that along in the blood line.)
INTERESTS:	Since Jordan is a Retriever, he loves to fetch just about anything...bones, balls, sticks...you name it, he'll fetch it!! He's also a "water dog" and loves to swim. He once swam after a sea lion in the ocean along the Santa Barbara coast. (Labs come equipped with "webbed feet" to help propel them through the water...and they also have a natural oil in their coats to help repel water!) Jordan loves other dogs, kids and adults alike. He is passive in nature and would only show aggression if he thought his friends or master were in danger.
HOBBIES:	Jordan loves to go for rides in the back of John's Pathfinder. He loves to meet up with his other doggy pals in various parks on the northwest side of town. (He also loves to chase kitty-cats even though he would never hurt one!)
STRENGTHS:	He is about the sweetest dog you'll ever meet. He's also intelligent and can perform some rather unique tricks...he loves everyone and he lives to make people happy! After the second plane hit the World Trade Center on 9/11/01, John (who was watching in disbelief and horror along with everyone else in the studio) went outside to be with his “boy.” And, though Jordan is not usually an outwardly affectionate dog, he licked the tears from John’s face and then buried his muzzle into John’s chest.
WEAKNESSES:	Jordan is a sucker for treats of just about any kind (he's been on a diet of late because he wasn't getting much exercise when he first moved to Las Vegas in July of '96). He'll do just about anything for a "pig's ear" (his favorite treat) and, like most dogs, loves people food. He's also a very trusting animal and assumes that everyone is friendly...which at times has put him in harm's way with not-so-nice humans, doggies and kitty-cats!
MORE:	Now that Jordan has entered his "senior" years, I've tried to take certain steps to ensure that he has the best quality of life possible for as long as possible. I've noticed that keeping the weight "off" has become a challenge and I really have to work at it. If you see us out, rather than offer him a treat, why not make a donation to the NSPCA in Jordan’s name? Thanks! Jordan’s diet consists of ONLY lamb based products. Corn has ALWAYS irritated his skin (it can increase body temperature and cause "hot" spots) and we avoid it at all cost.. Because of his hip "dysplasia" he takes a drug called Glucosamine as needed. It helps lubricate the joints and increase his range of motion. He’s been blessed since moving to Las Vegas with wonderful veterinary care, including Sahara Pines Animal Hospital . Several years ago I put Jordan on "antioxidant" tablets that we get through the local distributor of a company called "Oxyfresh ." I suggest you check them out. I’ve also had him on Glucosamine for about five years and it is wonderful for joint lubrication and relieve (I take it myself!) Recently, Jordan has begun some more aggressive joint and pain therapy but I continue to avoid giving him any pain drugs or narcotics. I realize that we as pet owners can only do so much to keep our "friends" with us for their all-too-brief time here. I hope that Jordan stays with us for many years to come. However, I will not prolong his life selfishly if I know he’s not healthy and happy. As long as he keeps wagging that tail, I'll hang in there with him! When the day comes for me to say goodbye to my best friend, I know that he'll be going to a better place. It’s a place called the Rainbow Bridge . Do not, my pet loving friends, think for one second that I will grieve any more or any less than those of you who have experienced the same loss. Our love for our pets is our common bond. A bond that we, as pet lovers will only truly understand. Someone once asked me why God would put our four-legged friends on this Earth for such a brief period. I think He wants us to respect, embrace and cherish ALL life for whatever time we have with our friends, our family and our pets. Thanks to all of you for making me and my "boy" a part of your lives!

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