Really good article about the expectations of potential dog owners:
http://slate.msn.com/id/2100606/
http://slate.msn.com/id/2100606/
OR are you advocating this, which you spoke of on petfinders?Raising a dog acquired from a good and reputable breeder, who understands the dog's temperament and the human's circumstances and can match the two, is much easier. Working with a Lab, standard poodle, golden retriever, or German shepherd—breeds that have worked with humans for centuries and whose behavioral traits are well known—may mean fewer surprises.
Are you pro-breeder AND pro-rescue? Just curious.CmCinMD...call the shelter and see if he is still available...if they say no...ask if he was rescued by Lost Dog rescue...that is the group I volunteer with...I certainly hope he is either still available or with our rescue.