Why did you choose your dog(s)?
luce: i chose the breed because i wanted a medium-sized, athletic, intelligent, outgoing, friendly breed readily available in rescue. i chose luce because of the expression on her face in the cage at the shelter. i had been intending to get a male, preferably older, preferably white/brindle, with flop ears, but somehow i ended up with a little red female spitfire with ridiculous stick-up ears but she is the perfect dog for me.
mushroom: he's luce's dog. i got him because he needed a home, he is cute as could possibly be, and he is a perfect personality complement to luce. he's not the standard poodle i wanted, but he'll do
What do you like about your dog(s)?
luce: her spark, her intensity, her intelligence, her endlessly friendly outgoing nature.
mushroom: his calm nature, his goofy personality, his willingness to please
What do you dislike about your dog(s)?
luce: her over the top reactivity to everything, her lack of willingness to please. she is very much a "what's in it for me?" dog and it's challenging sometimes.
mushroom: his attention-seeking, his show-offy-dog-aggressive posturing