I suppose I am sure that I knew or should have known the correct answer to that question, LOL – I think Sam has some serious bones to grow into. Knowing what I know now about early spay and neuter, it has been on my mind lately that my Lilah is about due to be spayed herself, In part because of the age that she is but also recognizing that Sam will be around and should be allowed to grow into his bones before he is neutered. She has not nor has ever been intended to be bred. Besides that she has not proven herself in a breed ring, she has a slight grade one LP in one knee, Is under 5 pounds, has a somewhat high strung temperament, and has shown up with elevated liver enzyme two or three times on her bloodwork. Not to mention she has never shown any sign of cycling ever. No, Ms. Lilah is a beloved pet dog. That is Sam's destiny as well.
A dog club sounds fun, is this like a kennel club maybe… Like one of the shows that I was at the summer was by Clackamas kennel club for example? Or is this something different? Eugene is maybe two or three hours from me, but I am very close to Portland. I am sure there is a lot we can do at home, and many social opportunities outside of official classes – I like the idea of structure because I am so new to doing anything formal with a dog (my childhood being raised with dogs in the country was a very different experience then my choices as a dog owner are as an adult) with the idea being that I would be a better instructed and "do it right first time " and make sure my children are being clearly instructed as well. I already see so many things that I would've done different with Lilah from the get-go although I am quite pleased for the most part with who she is and our relationship. I am excited we will be able to do puppy class and first obedience before we age out without spay/neuter.
I am fond of Oregon myself, thank you
we actually live nearby multnomah falls in the Columbia river gorge and it is very beautiful. I would love to visit Canada myself
it seems vastly different from the west to the east and both sides seem very interesting.