i'd walk my dog on a log
july 20, 2005 @
23:38
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We've been talking about getting a dog for years. We've read the books, we've interviewed dog owners, we've consulted with 'experts', and we've reminisced about how awesome the dogs we grew-up with were (her case) and/or how much we've always wanted one (my case). But at the end of the day, for lots of different reasons, it's never the right time. And I'm totally at peace with that. Because I'm also totally sure the issue will come up again and when it does, well, maybe we'll end up getting a dog and maybe we won't. That's the price you pay for having unpredictable cyclical canine consideration syndrome. And we've got it bad.
There's an article in this month's Money magazine about 'designer dogs'. I didn't read it, but I did look at the pictures and that was easily enough to convince me that the next time we have the dog debate there will be a couple of new entries in the 'possibilities' column: the goldendoodle and the labradoodle. For obvious and purely frivolous reasons, of course.
Designer Dogs [money]
anne thought:
My two cents: I think you should definitely get a dog!! And the doodles are so cute...that's a good reason, isn't it? Also, they don't shed much- double bonus. You won't need to take stock out in Swiffer.
dave thought:
i also thought the the puggle (pug/beagle mix) was super duper oh-fer-cute. i'm not sure i believe that it wouldn't have the the spazziness of a beagle, though.
it's still not the right time.
erin thought:
If you get a goldendoodle I will never speak to you again. That dog doesn't look the least bit like a golden retriever!