Last night we met the newest addition to Val and Heidi’s family, Miss Agatha Anne:
She’s a teeny, tiny Yorkypoo (am I even spelling that right?) and she sort of won my heart. Me. Hater and fearer of all dogs. Me. I can’t figure it out, but some frozen part of my inner belief system must have melted and thawed, revealing space that could love a dog. We’ve told our kids for years that we would (maybe) get a dog someday when I could be home more often. I explained that it wasn’t fair to a dog to sit in a kennel all day. This was a very good stalling tactic, and I thought I’d be able to use it for many more years to come. But here I am home all day.
James told me once that he wants a big, strong dog to sit at his feet and learn from his wisdom. Since I have no wisdom to embark, I think I would do best with a tiny dog, one whose messes can be cleaned up with a paper towel instead of a shovel.
So, you dog-lovers out there, please tell me—can you recommend a small breed of dog that is good with kids, not known for excessive barking, and can learn to give me a back massage? And does a little dog have to be walked outside, or could I just put it on the treadmill in the winter months?
And also—what kinds of questions should I be asking myself before I get a dog? Because heaven knows I didn’t ask myself enough questions before I got a kid.
Oh, she’s cute!! I’m with you on the small dog = small poop, much more manageable. There are several websites you should check out where you answer questions about your lifestyle, and preferences, and they spit out a list of dog breeds that may match you well. But, my advice (which I wouldn’t bank on) is that if you thought you could find a spot in your heart for this Yorkypoo, you should get one of those.
oh crap. here i was with ONE friend who hated furry animals as much as i do, and now you’ve gone over to the dark side.
good luck and best wishes.
English mastiffs are awesome and kind of small for a couple months. I don’t know too much about dogs and even less about small dogs. The Puggle’s are cute little dogs. yorky’s are cool. The american kennel club has info and links for any dog (www.akc.org).
Even though you don’t know me emily, I’m still on your side.
TIFF – DON’T GET A DOG!!!
Seriously, the chickens next door will eat it. You need to wait for the chickens to be gone before you get a dog.
Your super supportive friend
M
Oh my gosh! I am so excited for you to get a dog. A little buddy that will follow Max and Christian around the house. Look how cute Max looks with a pal at his side. (I’m really starting to sound like James).
Also, the dog might eat the chickens…hmmmm. More of a reason to get a dog. I agree with James, the puggle is such a cute dog. It’s not as small as a yorky, but it’s still a “small dog”
Just do it! I don’t think you will regret it. Just make sure you choose the right dog for you.
P.S. I hate to say it but Miss Agatha Anne looks a little like a gremlin-a cute gremlin like gizmo.
that P.S. was actually me not James. I don’t know what just happened, but it changed the name to James. weird.
great, now I want a dog.
Tiffany, one question to ask when getting a dog, might be…Will her EARS stay in the cute bell position they came in, or will they start sticking straight up, out, one up, one down 3 weeks after you take her home? After all in this family looks are everything! If there is one ugly one among us, it might as well be the dog. As Nicole said when Agatha’s ears started playing tricks on us “It’s all over! We’ll just have to love her the way she is. Take the plunge! Agatha Anne needs a friend!