We are NOT getting a big dog.

"We are NOT getting a big dog."  That was what I said, and I meant it.  I was convinced I did not want, nor ever would want a big dog.  Oh sure, I love all dogs, but that doesn't mean I want to own them, thank you very much.  I, have always been a true blue pug fanatic.  Without a doubt, pugs were the only breed for me, I just knew it.  I have pug purses, pug quilts, a pug ring, canisters, mugs, shirts, stuffed pugs, statues, books, magnets, a tattoo, you get the idea, this is not a passing phase!  No, no, pugs are indeed my only breed I could ever love, I was sure of it.

We were at a standoff, my husband and I.  He wasn't giving in on this, and he was pushing hard.  I would not give in either.  It just wasn't going to happen, we weren't going to give into each other, and I still was unsure we should even get another dog, since I have my awesome pug boy, Bubba, back in the states and we're in Germany.  I just didn't think it would be fair to him.

Okay, okay so I caved.. I did.  It was the kids, you see.  Especially my youngest, with his big blue eyes and his sad face, and his ability to make me feel more guilty than I have ever felt in my life.  He would stop and pet every single dog he saw, and ask if they could stay the night.  He spoke endlessly of Bubba, and how he missed him, and if we could just let some dogs stay the night, he'd be happy.   If that's not enough to make you feel guilty I don't know what is.  

Fast forward a bit, research, finding and emailing breeders.. and aha!  We located the so very awesome Estruphus Kennels, who have two puppies for us to choose from!  They answered all our questions and agreed to let us have a pup.  So off we go that next week, to see these pups.

I don't know what I was thinking, I knew they were big dogs, but, to me a puppy is this tiny little thing that just fits right in your hand, at least that's always been my experience.  These were some BIG PUPPIES, and of course, they were four months old, but WOW!  I remember thinking how huge they were!  I look back on that and laugh!  

I have to admit, I fell immediate in love my breeders girl, Brenda.  OH!  Seriously, I just don't know how anyone couldn't meet this girl and not adore her, she is the sweetest thing! My first thoughts of here were "Wow she's HUGE!" and "Oh she's beautiful and sooo sweet!"  She made my heart melt, that's for sure!

Well, we drove away with Boris that day, and I have to say, it was an awesome day, and I'm so glad that we have him!  We were lucky enough to have a chance to get Morty, Boris littermate and brother, a few months later.  Morty and Boris are as different as night and day.  Where Boris is just a goofy dude, who is sure that everyone wants to see him, and pet him, Morty shies away from men, and is skittish and serious acting.  Boris is a big boy, and no matter how much I feed Morty, he never seems to gain weight.  Boris adores my husband, and Mortimer adores me.  

Owing a big dog has taught me many things, one of which is.. I'm not just a pug lover anymore.  Anyone that meets our two massive mastiffs usually loves them, besides the few that just aren't dog people.. boy they sure don't know what they are missing!

This is Mortimer

                                                                       This is Boris