The Boy and I think it is time that berlin niebuhr and his wife finally get back into the world of pet ownership. The Boy says berlin hasn't quite recovered from having to put his last dog to sleep, but um...that was over 15 years ago. Time to get back on the horse! So...let's start the search!
Candidate #1: Golden Retriever
Advantages
- Affection for people
- Tolerance for children (which might come in handy years from now, if we ever get around to giving them grandchildren!).
- They're so cute as puppies!
- They don't yap like my dog (Kayle).
- According to wikipedia, they're "great therapy dogs to use in ... retirement homes." And well...let's just say that berlin is closer to retirement than college.
- They're very obedient.
- They get along well with other dogs...important because berlin and Mrs. berlin's best friends have two of them.
- They have their own weekly magazine!
- According to wikipedia, they're "unruly" as puppies...which wouldn't be good considering Mrs. berlin loves antiques.
- You do have to clean up after them...or just watch where you step...especially when mowing.
- They can get pretty big...and Mrs. berlin is pretty small.
- They do eventually die.
Stay tuned for another candidate...but in the meantime...
...how can you say no to this face?
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