Thank all of you, for your very kind words.
Ishka is about 9 weeks old now, and loves to chase after my Lab and Chihuahua, as they race across the yard. I think I mentioned she is one of six puppies that Misty had. We have decided to keep one more, and have named her "Frizzy". So now, we have five Yorkies, two Chi's, and one very big rambunctious Labrador. I have bruses on my chins to prove it.
In early 2016, we plan to move out to our property (in the boonies) and that's where my Lab Kira will be most useful. I intend to have two fences around the house, where Kira can occupy the "outer" perimeter, which will let a nice large "inner" space for my little guys.
Many of the residents let their dogs run loose, and, I've seen some rather large Opossum, and Raccoons, so, I'll let Kira deal with them.