Humane Society

I've been going to the Humane Society here in Logan and have found a brief fix to my puppy cravings. There, I am able to walk the dogs and practice training them to sit and walk on a leash. It's been fun because I can apply what I learn from the Animal Planet channel and see if it really works. Nadia and I fell in love with one puppy. Her name is Peggy Sue. Of course, I would want to change her name to something else. Here is a picture of her:

Peggy Sue is an American Staffordshire Terrier. I'm still not sure what that means, but they look a lot like a pit pull. I looked up some information on AmStaffs and found that they are actually cousin the the American Pit Bull. It said that they were good with children, but need to be socialized with other dogs.

After thinking about it for sometime though, I have come to the conclusion that this breed is not right for us as a first dog. They need serious training and need to know who is their pack leader and I'm afraid that I don't have a clue on how to do that. I am a little hesitant, because they can be naturally aggressive to other dogs.

How the Hunt began

I have wanted a dog ever since childhood. My mom is partial to cats and has had them in our home starting from before my birth. Basically, I want a dog that I can wrestle to the ground and run with. I want a dog that will go swimming with me, play fetch, and be there for my family.

Cody

I had the chance to dog sit Cody for a week while his family went on vacation. Cody is such a great dog! His vibrant personality and love of his family has always impressed me. I'll always remember those crazy Hanukkahs, watching Cody open his presents. I remember when I would go on hikes with my friend and his mom and Cody would be there with us-- Good times! I hope to have a dog that is as good of a companion as he has been.

So, Nadia and I have been thinking of getting a dog for some time now. She really wants a Morkie (a cross between Maltese and a Yorkshire Terrier). I want a huge dog-- not some little toy that you can't run and play with.

At First I wanted a Pit Bull, but everyone and their mother told me that was not such a good idea.

I like them for their short hair and strong bodies, but it turns out that people are afraid of them and they tend to be more aggressive than other dogs. I also found out that having this breed will affect one's insurance policy.

Nadia and I agreed finally on an English Bulldog, which has a similar lifestyle as me-- short, stubby, and gassy :-). They are basically couch potatoes that need little exercise.

Yes this cute dog is indeed enticing... until you look at the price tag! In most cases they are a couple of thousand! I couldn't believe it, but it turns out that these plump pups can't give birth naturally and need C-sections. Their back hips just aren't wide enough for their broad chest and shoulders (also another attribute that I share with them).

Word from the MRS...

For anyone who is actually reading this blog (which I think is zero) my husband is obsessed with dogs. We cannot have one until we get our own place, and who knows when that will be. I wish we could get one sooner, but until then just humor him with finding "our first dog." :)