Sky and I spent countless hours on the internet looking at different breeds. We were determined to find a small dog that didn't shed too bad, still looked cute, wouldn't need grooming and most importantly would be playful great with the kids but still calm and not too hyper. Lexi really wanted a calm dog she saw and Ky wanted a hyper one...ahhhhh! We stubbled across this litter of pocket beagles in Maryland about 2 hours away and after visiting with the puppies it is apparent we were sold.
She is darling and most people have never seen this breed so she gets lots of attention. (ie: vet or petsmart which was a must run errand with the dog for Kylee) We had a great time getting ready for her and Kylee was determined to even spend her own money on buying her collar. The rainy day came for me of all people to drive and pick her up since the pickup time fell during Ky's basketball game. I had anxious girls awaiting my arrival....
It has been about two months now and the novelty of having a dog hasn't worn off yet for the girls but we will see. I am hanging in there with cleaning up accidents and am wondering if this girl will ever be fully house broken. However, overall she is a great dog with a perfect temperament for our family. I will continue to give it my all as the excitement on both Sadie and Kylee is priceless as they greet each other when she gets off the bus and seeing Kylee fall asleep with her dog for a few hours in the evening is pretty cool. She often has her new companion curled up next to her when watching tv and she does a great job taking her outside.
Alexis is trying her best to not squeeze her too hard and to remember that she isn't a stuffed animal but has a good old time getting in her crate with her our hiding away in her princess tent with Sadie. She even attempted to put her in her little shopping cart but Sadie didn't want much to do with that.
Anyway, the girls are loving "our third child" and we are loving watching them love her!
