... we've got another agility fun match in the morning... and then we're going to the pound to look at this little munchkin! http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11696944

We're both broody for another dog, and it needs to be small. Less than 18" at the shoulders and 24" from nose to rectum (ahem!) according to the strata rules BF isn't wild about a tiny dog, and she might turn out to be super yappy which would not work for us, and we need to crunch some numbers. But I'm so excited!

Aw, she's cute! I'm a sucker for those tri-faces. Good luck with her!

And good luck at the agility fun match! I need to get back to agility.

Oh how cute! What perky little face! Keep us posted...

I too need to get back to agility...we had to take the hot months off because our training facility isn't air conditioned and Pepper overheats too quickly.

Awww...I love those little terriers. They're not really small dogs; they're big dogs in a small package, in my experience.

Yes, come over to the dark side - join the terrier people!!!

Awww, she's cute - have you ever been around a rat terrier before? Energy galore! I hope that if it's a match for you, it all works out - and like Mordy said, it would be nice to have another ODO'er come over to the dark side with us!

She's cute. I'm pretty sure I'll never cross to the terrier dark side, but if I was going to, it would be for a cutie like her.

You KNOW you want to!!! (ok, my terrier-ish dog is part Chi, but that just makes her even more special).

I looove terriers. They are *so* much fun to clicker train.

Cool! Good luck with both.

I had a terrier mix for 14 years. Cute as can be, wiley like a fox, attitude to spare, and such busy little bees. Not to mention i became convinced they're spring loaded for sure.. I couldn't leave anything on the counters especially when i was gone, my "little" girl would bounce up and get whatever she wanted. Packages of chicken...easter baskets off the top of the fridge, hidden christmas candy, etc, etc.... But i loved her to bits, and miss her dearly. Had I known as much about training as i do now, i know many of her issues could have been better managed.

Little Jackie has a sweet little face. I hope you, Nutmeg, and the BF find what you are looking for in her.

Enjoy your fun match too!

I wouldn't give KaeJae up for anything in the world..I love that he has the energy to make me laugh first thing in the morning....he's always in a good mood and ready for whatever I want to do. He's so smart, easy to train, but he has to be crated when we are not home...his safety and ours. I love my little Monster!

I'd be in good company! We're just going to scope her out and get a feel for her, so I'm not going to get my hopes up. BF is also looking at this dreamy specimen http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11531679 The only problem is, he's probably too big, though it's hard to tell from the picture.

Dreamy is right! He makes a perfect BFF for beautiful Nutmeg just going by looks alone.

Well, it sounds like he's just a bit too big for the strata rules We're also considering this guy: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=4084107 I love Beagles, and I love Brittanies, so it's a pretty sweet deal.

We're on a roll today!

So many fabulous dogs that need equally fabulous homes! That BC is a real beauty, and the Brittany/Beagle looks like a charmer.

Good luck bringing home just one!

We vote for #3!!! I'd be nervous about why a dog is named "Ronin".....

Good luck! I hope you find a good fit and that Nummers doesn't throw a fit about having a little brother/sister.

How can you possibly decide with such a great selection!
Can't wait for Saturday and your review.

what are "strata rules"?

They're the bylaws for my condo - so things like "don't dry your laundry where passerby can see it" and "don't run your dishwasher after 10 pm". Stuff like that It totally makes sense to have height restrictions, this place is too small for a large dog, but I just wish there was a bit more leeway

Ohhhh, I just saw this! Nutmeg may be getting a sibling - YAY!!!! Hmmmmm...if those ones don't work out, I may have to check our rescue forum to see who else is out there needing a good home that maybe isn't on petfinder yet....
Small dog, friend for Nutmeg...off to look!
Jean

Edited to add: just checked our forum....the rat terrier has been humourously described as "hyperspastic" by someone on our board. . I see she now has an adoption pending - have you already submitted your application?

By the way, my daughter adopted from that shelter - it can take up to a week or so for them to make a decision; they look at all the applications for the dog and decide which, if any, will be the perfect home. Great, great people working there - and they have lots of little dogs right now.

Thanks Jean - I've just responded to your PM. We actually decided against Jackie (hyperspastic sounds a little... uh... not Nutmeg )in favour of Ace, the beagle/Brittany cross We've sent in an application and are keeping our fingers crossed!

Good luck! I am sure that one way or another, you'll get a wonderful addition to your family!

Good luck! That's exciting.

Good luck with Ace! He had Oliver's vote all along.

Keeping our paws and fingers crossed for you too!

Sorry the other dog didn't work out.

Brittany/Beagle cross worries me a lot. I think you might have trouble in the city with too much prey drive. The beagle and brit owners in Brooklyn really struggle. Just something to think about. There is such an environmental obsessive factor in both breeds that making them manageable is a lot of work.

That's a good point, Yintzy. I had a Brittany previously, and yup, she was a LOT of work She was from a hunting line and had enormous prey drive. The nice thing about Vancouver, though, is there are plenty of places to roam. There is an excellent trail system through the forest, as well as beaches and off leash parks, and we live five minutes from a off-leash riverside park. We are very fortunate in that regard! Nutmeg also has a very high prey (read: squirrel) drive which took ages to get under some semblance of control. I don't think we'd manage at all if we had to rely mainly on leashed city walks for exercise.

We'll meet him first and see if his size and energy level is a good match for us and Nutmeg... to be honest, having a dog with a bit of zip might encourage the Nut to get off the couch a bit more

Yes, I think Vancouver seems so nice.

One couple with a Brit. actually couldn't walk down the street because there were a lot of pigeons and he would get stuck, not a full on point, but he couldn't move. It really started to generalize to outdoor cats, rats, kids on rollerblades, skateboards. So I'd set him up for some of these instinct type of tests to see how he reacts.

I'm just now seeing this. I hope the fun match was good! How was it? And best of luck with finding a new family member. He's really cute!