A note on Wheaton terriers

I think Wheaton terriers, more than other dogs in my experience, miss you when you are gone. I patted one tonight and he sat firmly on my foot, as if to hold me down; and when I got up, he leaned against my leg. Then when I walked away, I could feel his eyes boring into my back. I kept turning back and yes, he was still looking; and then finally, he let out 2 sad barks. I wanted to take him home (but his owner might not have liked that).

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This suzy said…
Bearette, I am amazed that you don't have a dog yourself!
10:44 AM
Bearette said…
long story...d is allergic, building doesn't permit them (though ppl sneak them in, and they get sued and win), i'm slightly allergic, etc. i did grow up with one, though :)
10:59 AM
Michelle said…
i was gonna say...when are you going to get your own dog?
12:06 PM
Bearette said…
hee...i'd love to, but i'm not sure when it's going to happen. maybe someday in the future. for now, i love patting them!
12:29 PM
Caro said…
I think it's not wheaton terriers only.

All the doggies want you to take them home.
1:20 PM
Bearette said…
awww ;) but the wheatons always look back. it's really endearing.
4:09 PM
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