I had my first puppy – or half, since I shared with my sister – when I was around six. She was a black mongrel which I can’t recall her name. The second was Sparkie, a white mongrel when I was ten. Unfortunately – for reasons best left unspoken – we didn’t have them for a very long period of time. At 13, we had Miko – a black Miniature Pinscher that wore four brown boots – and like my age, we had her for 13 years.

Can anyone not like dogs? I know I’m guilty at times, but I love dogs. I’ve been doing a lot of research lately since my heart was stolen by them two weeks back. And after finding out that my condo’s management allowed pets – which original stated NO in our S&P – I am now more determined to have her. But before I do, I am going to do my part and learn how to be a pack leader!

This is the cycle of a newborn puppy: they are born with an open nose for smell, that is how they know the scent of their mother and where to move for milk; after 15 days, they open their eyes to see; 21 days later, their ears are able to hear sounds and distinguish it.

The order of how a dog relate to its surrounding is established since birth: Nose, Eyes and Ears – they smell first, see second and hear last.

I’m still trying to decide what dog we should get. We, includes the husband, the sister – since she wants to share, this time 1/3 – and myself. If given the choice, the husband wants his Beagle, the sister – a Westie, and I – a Jack Russell. The best choice of the three would be Westie, because of its size and temperament. A friend knows a breeder for Toy Poodle, which seems more perfect but I am not too keen.

If you know any breeder for dogs – preferably miniature or toy – do let me know. I’ve never bought a dog from the pet shop before, and have every intention not to. We wanted to adopt one at SPCA – which we went on Saturday – but they are all too big for condo living

So now, it’s all about the fate *woof*

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