Buddy found his forever home with Nichol and her family.  Nichol fell in love with him the minute she saw him.  Nichol says he is such a joy, as he is such a happy boy.  He loves to go places with the family and has fit in wonderfully.

This is the owner's comment about Buddy"
This is Buddy, he will be one year old in June 2003.  He is very smart, and can do many "tricks" like roll over, shake, lay, sit, come, stay, and he loves to play fetch. Although if Buddy is not in the mood to do any tricks you may only get him to perform once and then he is done.   He is a very energetic dog and needs lots of room to run and play. He loves children's playground equipment and loves to go down slides.   He is house broken and used to staying in a kennel at night or while we are gone.  He likes to chew anything plastic, and also to shred papers or books, so keeping them out of reach is a good idea.  Buddy is very loving, but he will not lick people so much in the face like other dogs.  He likes to sniff his family and give their hands or feet quick kisses not long slobbery ones.  he loves to be petted and massaged, and will lay with you and enjoy this for long periods of time.  In addition to the kennel Buddy has two beds and lots of toys.  He is a very good while walking and has learned how to stay at my Husband's side during walks, although I have to remind him to heel more often.  He is not fixed at the moment, but he has an appointment ot be fixed on 4-17-03.  Hopefully this will reduce some of his hyperness.  We are trying to find Buddy a good home because we are expecting a baby in July and we know that Buddy is not going to do too well in a home with such a small child.  We hope to maybe find an owner or family, whose children are at least teenagers, with lots of time and space to devote to Buddy.  Buddy likes to chase our cat, and has never hurt her, but it can be a constant headache to keep them apart for us and the cat.  So the home Buddy goes to probably should not have a cat.  Buddy loves other dogs, and would do well in a home that already has one.  While in his home or yard Buddy does bark at strangers constantly, so if you have a home with a small yard and lots of neighbors this is not the dog for you. Also, Buddy is not used to being outside for long periods of time, and is an indoor dog.  A doggy door would be a great asset. He is a very good, smart and loving dog and we hope to find an excellent match for him where he will be loved and well cared for.