Just one more note everyone has given you great advise. But Please, Please, Please take into consideration all of the homless animals that are put down every year because homes couldnt be found. It may seem like a cute idea to ahve a litter of puppies and all that sweetness that goes with it but bear in mind that you should have good homes that are really serious about taking one of yours. Sometime people say OOoooo how cute! you should breed her, so you do then when you try and get the same person to take the puppy, theyve changed their mind. A good way to do this is by asking for a small deposit up front. Also keep in mind that a female dog becomes more susceptible to breast cancer and pyometria as they get older. ---> Steps down off soap box. Having said that I wish you good luck and good fortune with your new puppy!!

Just found this particular board...we have two adorable and ornery Siberian Huskies. Sadie we got from a breeder when she was 8 weeks old...she's gray and white long and lanky (racing style**** blue eyes, and is now a little over 3 years old. She's my favorite Kody we rescued December 13th. He's estimated to be 4-5 years old...he's black and white, blue eyes, shorter and fuller (more typical siberian look). We had some medicial difficulties with him due to a few different factors... 1. turns out he had a genetic abnormality with his mouth area 2. part of his tongue was bitten off (we guesstimate he was probably kicked in the jaw when he was panting or a dog fight) 3. he had severe salivary gland/vocal chord problems also due most likely to abuse or fight) Not to mention he was underweight and had a bit dull coat. He's been doing great particularly the last month...he's an ideal weight...healed up from surgeries...coat is beautiful (and finally almost done molting!!!!) and he's about the most gentle sweetie imaginable. He can't howl or woo though (due to the damage to his chords)...if he does make a sound (besides a whimper when it's storming) he sounds like a seal...poor guy...he's my other favorite Ok Ok...so my favorite is both of them together Now the biggest issue is what to do with all those muddy paws!!!!! At that moment neither one is my favorite!!! Anyways...those are our babies...just wondered if anyone out there also had some "shed maniac ornery diggers who are waaaaay too smart for there own good and know just how to rap you around there little paws Siberians" God Bless you in your journey, Jennifer

Hi Pam... I have a question?? Is that the "Old English BullDog" or White American BullDog? I ask because My hubby and I raise White English BullDOgs , same thing really...anyhoossss I would not give anything for mine. Becky

Standing ovation! I think it's just great that you support the adoption of animals. I volenteer at my local animal shelter, and it's really sad to see how many animals never find a forever-home. I also love the fact that you aren't hooked on puppies. It just breaks my heart to see the adult dogs that would make wonderful companions getting passed over for puppies left and right. Sounds like things are pretty tight at your house pet-wise, but you might consider fostering an animal. It buys them some time, and it gives prospective adopting families an insight to the animals behavior. So often people adopt not knowing what they are getting into. Something to consider. I'm fostering a litter of kittens for the next couple weeks, they are too adorable. I also have 3 adult cats (two DSH's and one Siamese) as well as one terrior mix that we adopted a few weeks ago. The shelter couldn't accept the kitties cuz they aren't on a full dry-food diet yet, they would have had to put them all down if a foster home wouldn't have been available. Thanks for bringing some sunshine and love into your dogs' lives. Jen

I heard that is if you get one of those hard rubber toys with the holes in the center and fill it with peanut butter that they will keep busy all day with that and not bark, or any kind of toy that u can put treats in will keep them busy. hope this helps!! barb