09-19-2003, 04:47 PM
icefool, IFG, FishFearMe,
Thank you very much for the sites and suggestion, but----------. There are basically three things to prevent me to adopt, at least for now. Not beyond consideration though. First - he's got to be from a hunting strain which includes structure (big head, rangy, large, big chest, etc.), coat (way different from show) and both parent background. He's going to spend about 6mos every year with me hunting. Fishing for 12mos every year. Second - health (hip x-rays, etc.- known golden problems), both parents again. Third - I want to raise him from a pup to assure complete bonding.
Hey, I know I'm being very picky but I'm trying very hard for another Bud. I realize I would love an adopted dog fully, but ---------.
[unsure]Leaky
Thank you very much for the sites and suggestion, but----------. There are basically three things to prevent me to adopt, at least for now. Not beyond consideration though. First - he's got to be from a hunting strain which includes structure (big head, rangy, large, big chest, etc.), coat (way different from show) and both parent background. He's going to spend about 6mos every year with me hunting. Fishing for 12mos every year. Second - health (hip x-rays, etc.- known golden problems), both parents again. Third - I want to raise him from a pup to assure complete bonding.
Hey, I know I'm being very picky but I'm trying very hard for another Bud. I realize I would love an adopted dog fully, but ---------.
[unsure]Leaky