[cheryl19]

What kind of person are you? What I'm saying is she may never turn into the dog you hope for and can you live with that?

I got a puppy mill (Ivy) almost 2 years ago and she is still very shy. She does not play, run like others, kiss, go up stairs or down them, does not like to be held. But she has come a long way from how she was when I 1st got her. She does like other dogs and she loves us you just have to go slow with her. She is about 90% house broke. Also do you have young children? I don't think that would work well if you do as I know Ivy does not like fast movement as a small child would do. I don't know this dog and maybe you would never have the problems Ivy has but I know alot of people would not like a dog like Ivy.
I wish you luck and please keep us updated.