Daddy (dog)

Daddy

External images
	Daddy, as puppy
	Daddy, Cesar Millan's pit bull terrier
	Cesar Millan with Daddy
	Daddy with his protégé Junior (Junior, here as a puppy)
	Daddy, with his protégé, Junior (Junior, here as an adult)

Daddy (1994 - February 19, 2010) was an American Pit Bull Terrier integral to dog trainer Cesar Millan's work and his television series, Dog Whisperer.^[1] Daddy became known for his calm temperament, tolerance for smaller dogs and capacity for empathy.^[2]

Millan employed Daddy's temperament to rehabilitate dogs, train dog owners and serve as a role model for a breed often associated with aggressiveness. Daddy appeared frequently^[3] in episodes of the Dog Whisperer, with Millan referring to him as his right-hand man.^[4] According to Millan, Daddy "never made a mistake — never, never. He's never displayed aggression or any other negative behavior. He's just always helped me."^[5] In 2009, Millan added "I have never had a dog like Daddy. I've been astounded by his intuition, consoled by his affection, and awed by his silent empathy."^[6]

Daddy had been with Millan since he was 4 months old, when his previous owner, rapper Redman, asked Millan to care for him.^[2] As a puppy he demonstrated a natural insecurity (from having been constantly on the move with Redman) and pronounced strength.^[5] By the time Daddy was ten years old — still with Millan, having been raised with a pack of Rottweilers^[7]and having survived both cancer and chemotherapy^[8] — Millan asked Redman if he could formally adopt Daddy. The two agreed, with Millan continuing to work with Daddy.

Millan later selected another pit bull puppy, Junior, as Daddy's protégé — to apprentice, learn his temperament and prepare to assume Daddy's role after his death.^[4] At the time of Daddy's death at age 16 in February 2010,^[4] Millan noted, "he represented what my grandfather taught me, never work against Mother Nature."^[9]

References

1. ^ Lee, Jasen (2008-04-27). "Top dawgs: Smart shopping for a trainer can lead to well-behaved pets". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695273605,00.html. Retrieved 2010-01-08. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Daddy". Ceser's Way. http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/packprofiles/dpc_daddy.php. Retrieved 2010-01-08. 
3. ^ "'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan's pit bull sidekick Daddy dies at age 16". New York Daily News, Lauren Johnston, Feb 23, 2010. 2010-02-23. http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/pets/2010/02/23/2010-02-23_dog_whisperer_cesar_millans_pit_bull_sidekick_daddy_dies_at_age_16.html. 
4. ^ ^{a b c} "In Memoriam: Daddy the Pit Bull". http://www.cesarsway.com/news/daddy-memoriam. Retrieved 21 February 2010. 
5. ^ ^{a b} "Daddy: The Early Years". http://www.cesarsway.com/packgallery/packprofiles/daddy-the-early-years. Retrieved 21 February 2010. 
6. ^ "'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan and His Pit Bull, Daddy". PAWnation.com, Helena Sung, Oct 23rd 2009. http://www.pawnation.com/2009/10/23/dog-whisperer-cesar-millan-and-his-pitbull-daddy/. 
7. ^ Johnson, Morieka V. (2006-04-04). "Dog's best friend". AZ Central. http://www.azcentral.com/families/articles/0404dog-whisperer04-ON.html. Retrieved 2010-01-08. 
8. ^ "Cesar Millan's Jerseyan pack leader". Inside New Jersey, Linda Fowler, February 2010. http://www.nj.com/insidejersey/index.ssf/2010/02/cesar_millans_pack_leader_is_a.html. 
9. ^ "Cesar Millan's dog Daddy dead at 16". United Press International, Feb. 22, 2010. http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2010/02/22/Cesar-Millans-dog-Daddy-dead-at-16/UPI-25321266890353/. 

External links

• Daddy's profile on Cesar Millan's official website