I want a dog so badly that when I see one out and about, I begin the high-pitch-talking and the drooling one usually associates with my desire to have a baby. I think I will name it Frankie.
My roommate of 3 years, Bethany, has had Ava for about as long as we have lived together, and she will be leaving me, and taking the dog with her, at some point this summer. I will be sad. Ava and I cuddle and play together. She greats me with much enthusiasm and gives me doggy kisses.
And then we watched a bit of the Westminster Dog Show. Oh the dogs! Oh the Purina adopt-a-dog commercials!
So, I have been looking at dog breeds online lately when I should be working. There are so many things to consider! How much money am I willing/able to pay? How much time am I willing to spend grooming, exercising, cleaning up after and training the dog? Where will I live - will I need a dog tolerant of cold AND heat? Will I have a yard that I can let the dog run around in, or will I need to take it on long walks every day?
All these questions, and the only answer I have figured out for sure is that I want a small dog. I do NOT want a purse dog - let's be clear, but I do want a dog small enough for me to pick up when necessary, and not large enough to knock anyone over. Ava is pretty much the perfect size for that. She also does not shed much. Major bonus.
So. Dozens (if not hundreds) of dog breeds out there. Any suggestions, dog lovers?
3 comments:
since you don't want a big dog (out with goldendoodles, the greatest breed of all time), you have only one option: the west highland white terrier. you will never regret it.
I have been looking at those! SO cute. I like them best when their fur is trimmed rather short.
And one of the most recent drool-inducing dogs was a Westie...
Australian Shepherd!! My fave. If you want a smaller dog, you can get a mini.
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