We went out to the Humane Society today and it was very hard not to come back with a little puppy. Oooh doggy! It was rough. I melt when I see most dogs as I am a dog man. There were two or so we had our eye on, small puppies that were white and black. They reminded me of my old dog Pal. Pal was a good dog, until he became a grumpy old man and growled and peed at/on everyone. The puppies were so cool but we really want a Jack Russell, well I do. The wife wants a white fluff ball. This has proven to be the biggest test of our marriage so far. WILL CHRIS CRACK UNDER THE PRESSURE?? No way Hose! (That's pronounced Hose--eh) This is one argument I won't back down on. I don't put my foot down on many things, and I've compromised a lot but this is one decision I can't waver. The dog must be my choice and the name has been predestined before the sands of time. I have given the wifey the veto vote if she feels inclined to use it, but with a 2/3 majority in both the house and senate I shouldn't have a hard time overturning a veto. But I told her she can have dog 2 and can name the kids, with me having veto power.
The shelter didn't have a Jack Russell, but I'm not confined to just that breed. The reason we want that one is its small and we think it might be easier to handle as far as mess and taking care of it. We figure we'll check out the Shelter on Signalconvenient mtn but they aren't opened at very convenient hours. The dilemma is Jack Russell's are easy to find for a price but we really feel it'd be wrong not to go to a shelter since there are so many dogs that need a home. We hadn't realized how bad it was until today. The dogs just seemed to be on top of each other which really made me want to take one home even more. So the search continues.
as a man, I must say that our little fluffball rocks. the key is that she doesnt know she's a fluffball. of course the primary reason we got her is to be a companion and lapdog for the wife (and she had to be non-shedding), who was homebound for a while, and she does this quite well. she also keeps us laughing with her constant antics and she loves to play. of course jacks are good for this kinda stuff too, but not all fluffballs are, well, fluffballs. the 1/2" attachment on our hair clippers takes care of that.
Posted by: bobw at June 22, 2004 07:52 PMIf you want a little fluffball, get a rabbit or even a rat....not a dog. Dogs need to be a certain size before they're actually considered dogs. A white fluffball? I saw one of those little puffdogs that women carry in their purses and thought it was kind of cool. Then the thing came out and I almost threw up because of the hideousness.
Posted by: Strow at June 23, 2004 08:11 AMGood for you for going the shelter route. The dogs we've gotten from rescue groups have been great -- they seem to realize they've been rescued and can't give you enough love to show their thanks. You'll find the right one soon!
Posted by: Mom Crockett at June 23, 2004 08:53 AMI have a seven month old puppy that we aquired for my children for christmas. They no longer play with it, and so we are getting rid of him. He is a mixture of Jack Russell and Terrier, but has short hair. Brown in color, he stands about 10 inches tall...and I don't think he is going to grow any more. If you are interested, I can email a pic. Otherwise we are probably just gonna have to send him off to the pound.
Carl
CARL! I posted on your blog as i couldn't find your email. Your dog sounds like what we're looking for. GO ahead and email a picture of him THANKS!
Posted by: Holton at June 23, 2004 05:06 PM