So... anyone that knows me well knows I am allergic to dogs and have never really been all that interested in owning one. My family has been asking me for a puppy for YEARS now. My response has always been, "No!" Who knows if it was the great deal of love I have for John and the kids or sheer stupidity, but I finally decided to surprise John with the fact that I had changed my mind last weekend. I'll just blame it on my mom and Danielle, since they helped persuade me on our IKEA shopping trip. I bought a collar and a leash and brought it home from girls weekend. I don't think John really understood what I was trying to say, as I'm sure he NEVER thought I'd cave. Since I was the one "sacrificing" per se, I told him that we were getting a miniature dachshund, seeing as how I'd always wanted one. I spent the next couple of days looking for local breeders and scheduled an appointment in Jackson on Thursday. In the meantime, we all did our due diligence and researched the breed. Much to my dismay, miniature dachshunds aren't known for being good with kids. They don't have a lot of patience and usually connect with one person and refuse to interact with anyone else. Wednesday morning, I decided that we needed to pick another breed that would be better suited for our family. I looked up "top dog breeds for kids" and immediately decided on a beagle. I had two beagle mixes growing up and loved them SO very much!
Moments later, I was staring at a picture of a litter in Benton Harbor and fell in love. After seeing miniature dachshund prices of $500-$1,000, I was pleasantly surprised by the $175 price tag. I called the breeder in hopes of scheduling an appointment for Thursday to replace the one we had planned on going to in Jackson. I quickly learned that several people were visiting that evening and freaked out that someone might take "my" puppy. Lol I called my mom and talked her into a road trip (not that it took any convincing in this case). Once my dad caught wind, he cut out of work early and tagged along. I fell in love with the entire litter the moment I saw them... so did my parents! :) One puppy stood out though and really pulled at my heartstrings. When I picked her up and she nuzzled her head right under my neck, I knew she was "the one."
We took her to Hudsonville that evening in order to surprise the boys. They were so excited! Zack and Lauren finally got to meet her on Friday. They were both in utter shock and awe. Lauren was excited, but Zack was beside himself. He couldn't believe that Mom actually let him get a dog! Zoe has been a really good puppy. The whole thing is new to me, so I'm a bit worn out. Lol Nighttime potty breaks aren't as time consuming as newborn feedings, but having to keep an eye on her at all times is exhausting. I'd consider doggy diapers if it weren't so counterproductive! Lol
