[SharonSnowbird]

Am so very sorry to hear of your very sad situation. My heart breaks for you.
Wylie's mom gave you some excellent ideas. I don't understand how someone can tear a dog away from someone that has raised them for so many years. I would have a heart to heart talk with her as Wylie's mom suggested and tell her how much you love him and that you are so sad without him. Maybe offer to buy her a new puppy of her choice? Tell her that would be the best Christmas present for both of you, she giving you Prince back, and you buying her a new puppy to love.
I wish you the very best of luck in resolving this very sad situation. If she will not give Prince back, maybe you could buy a new puppy to love? You sound like you would be the best father ever, and how very lucky a puppy would be to have a life with you. You will come to love the new puppy very much also.