So, I have decided on a puppy! I've been thinking of names for weeks and I think I figured it out. This is the only one that sticks: Moxopal. I know it's strange, but I love it. I got it from a Magic card called Mox Opal. =P Anyway, she's a red merle australian shepherd.
I'm super excited to get her! She will be ready to come home on September 10th, but I probably won't be able to get her 'til the 17th. =[ Sad.
For the past few weeks I have been looking for a puppy. I ask everyone if they know someone who has puppies for sale or adoption, I have looked at nearly every local shelter and adoption website I can find online. I've even looked into getting a puppy from a breeder in Pennsylania (and made sure they weren't a puppymill). I have definitely learned a lot, but I am ready to find my perfect companion. Originally I was looking for a papillon, american eskimo, border collie, or an australian shepherd. I realized that there were toy/miniature versions of american eskimos and australian shepherds. The puppy I was going to get from Pennsylvania was breeding pominos which are american eskimo and pomeranian mix. They are the most perfect dogs ever. BUT, since the puppy would have to be shipped across the country, my parents weren't too crazy with the idea. So, I showed them a website for toy/mini australian shepherds and a litter was just born 3 days ago. Plus we would be able to drive to pick up the puppy. Much better idea and the dog will still be small and unique. I say unique because australian shepherds have the coolest markings ever! You never know what you're going to get. =D
Papillon puppy and adult
Border collie puppy and adult
American eskimo puppy and adult
Australian shepherd puppies and momma
Here are examples of the unique markings that australian shepherds can have:
So I'm getting a tattoo of hopefully a sunset going into a night sky going into a nebula. It'll be going up my arm starting above my elbow going up to my shoulder. I don't know what kind of sunset or nebula to get though! D=