My Golden Pet !
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I have to be quite honest or this will not make any sense. I personally am not a dog lover. Never have been, of course I was always politically correct when I would see others with their dogs always gave the correct praises (great looking dog, it looks very smart, etc.) Anyhow, never in my wildest dreams did I think I would own a dog, and everyone who truly knew me can vouch for that.
Well, even after hearing three kids beg and whine that they wanted a puppy I stood my ground and was very firm about it NO! But, it took my fourth child to break me, maybe I was just too tired to care after the fourth. I'm not sure what did it. All I remember is that when we would take a walk and every person that she encountered with a dog the first words that came out of her mouth was "Can I have him?" I'm assuming that my temporary insanity was purely out of not wanting to hear her say those words anymore or maybe "just because."
So, here I go on a mission deciding that I am going to get a dog, finally convincing my husband as well, since he knew I must have been going through some change in life or "something."
Well we narrowed it down and figured out we wanted a dog that was hairless, did not required to be walked, would be a great guard dog, but at the same time we really did not want him to bark a lot. Go figure. We also wanted a dog that would be great with kids.
As I went on my search I found out that there is no such thing as a hairless, barkless dog nor is there a guard dog that does not require any walks (most are large and need to be exercised.) My next big mistake was asking too many questions. I got every answer I did or did not want to hear.
So then we decide to go see a few different breeds, some terrified me just by there mere appearance others just seemed to have drool making a permanent home on their lips. I figured if I must have hair then I definitely do not want slob all over my kitchen floor. Thank you very much.
Well, even after hearing three kids beg and whine that they wanted a puppy I stood my ground and was very firm about it NO! But, it took my fourth child to break me, maybe I was just too tired to care after the fourth. I'm not sure what did it. All I remember is that when we would take a walk and every person that she encountered with a dog the first words that came out of her mouth was "Can I have him?" I'm assuming that my temporary insanity was purely out of not wanting to hear her say those words anymore or maybe "just because."
So, here I go on a mission deciding that I am going to get a dog, finally convincing my husband as well, since he knew I must have been going through some change in life or "something."
Well we narrowed it down and figured out we wanted a dog that was hairless, did not required to be walked, would be a great guard dog, but at the same time we really did not want him to bark a lot. Go figure. We also wanted a dog that would be great with kids.
As I went on my search I found out that there is no such thing as a hairless, barkless dog nor is there a guard dog that does not require any walks (most are large and need to be exercised.) My next big mistake was asking too many questions. I got every answer I did or did not want to hear.
So then we decide to go see a few different breeds, some terrified me just by there mere appearance others just seemed to have drool making a permanent home on their lips. I figured if I must have hair then I definitely do not want slob all over my kitchen floor. Thank you very much.
Comments
What a sweet dog!
Great article. They are wonderful dogs. I wish my landlord would let me have a pet.
Whenever I start a family, I have always said I wanted a golden retriever! Nice article!
Your not alone. My dogs (all 3 of them) would also lick someone to death and help them carry out the good china for a few treats. LOL
My chihuahua could ride your GR like a horse.
Yes, a golden will shed hair in the house, but he or she will also shed lots of love into your hearts! Your dog is darling. Here's my golden, if you want to see her too. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/553819/the_real_golden_girl_a_rhyming_blog.html
I loved this and here's why:
You wrote that if you decide to be a dog owner or pet owner you simply have to let some things go. So true! Also, this part:" He will probably lick a burglar to death and show him the silverware with a scratch to his neck, "
LOL! Super writing and very honest and heartfelt.
Yups, I have a golden retriever too and he's great to have around! =)
Awwwwwwwwww precious!! :)
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