Well we did it. 🙂
Chantale and I went driving around today to visit kennels and breeders to talk and see about getting ourselves a puppy. We had gone through all the proper preparation in terms of getting the house ready (hepa filter/ air purifier) as well as the proper allergy-friendly breed. With numerous limitations in mind, we finally settled on a Bichon Frise. Thus, we went looking today.
Looking, mind you. Seeing what’s out there. Talking to people. And we did. From about 11am. Until we got to a reputable breeder out in Ste.Basile-le-grand on the south shore and were introduced to an 8-week old female. We held her for over an hour and she just snuggled/cuddled into us. Just like that (and with a few face/neck licks) she felt like family.
We spoke with the breeder and discussed what they were offering (courses, vet visits, etc) and we decided on her (as she had decided on us as well!). So, we put a down payment on her and will be picking her up next Saturday morning as we go to our first “class” together 🙂 They promise that by class #2, the puppy will be potty-trained. That’ll be cool.
So we finally left there at about 1:30pm with our hearts beating a little faster as this has been a long time in coming (and fighting to prepare for). We’re still discussing names (I’ve got a favorite and we’d been calling her that for most of the day although Chantale doesn’t feel it’s right) but it’ll come. We’ve told everyone in Chantale’s family but I’ve kept it hush on my side for now as I want to surprise everyone on Saturday 🙂 We’ll be dropping the kids off with my parents Saturday morning at 8:30am while we go get her. I can easily picture everyone’s face when we walk back in the house with that cute little face peeking out of our jackets 🙂
Needless to say, this is a big step for us (crazy as it might sound considering the recent Wedding and House purchase) because we’re working on building our family. Which just might mean another family addition by next year… 🙂