spiritdogs
Posted : 8/2/2008 9:16:06 AM
As most of you know, I'm a sucker for the herders and even the hounds, but not that keen on the small dogs (I love all dogs, but prefer the mid size range - hardy, but small enough to pick up if I need to). But, my little adoptee, Fergie, changed my mind about Yorkies. She is anything but foo foo, and has the heart of a little lion. A real "tomboy" at nineteen years old (will be 20 in April if she makes it), she still plays - with my "speckled monstah" 2 year old Aussie, no less. She went to obedience class for the first time at age 15 and learned everything very quickly, even tricks (I found out that these little terriers are even smarter than I suspected). She's affectionate, spunky, smart, and a great teacher. Even in her old age, deaf, and half blind, she's the *** of the walk when she comes out from the linen closet (where her favorite wicker basket bed is located - her choice, not mine LOL, but a great place to relax when not herding the Aussie). She is certainly not the dog I would choose for myself, but I think she's one of the best dogs pound for pound that I ever had. And, someday, when she is at the Bridge, I'll miss the little nudge every morning, from the little girl who likes buttered toast.