I am so sorry your CJ passed away. From your writeup I can see that he was indeed a special boy. No doubt some people and animals thought he was a bear. I am not familiar with his breed but I enjoyed reading about all the things he liked to do.

I hope your loss lessens with time. From my own experience with losing pets, I know you will always keep him close in your heart and memories. Maybe some day you will think about getting another dog to love and love you. When my little Honey dog died, I thought I would not get another dog... but I got LilGirl and I am so glad I did. It does not lessen my love for my deceased dog; she is still in my heart. Thank you for sharing with us. Kay in NC