Over the years wē have had dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, tropical fish,
cattle and goats.
When we started heading north for the winter 10 years ago we adopted a 'non replacement' policy to make leaving easier.
But our son bought a husky and then bred her and we ended up with 7 dogs. All but one were eventually sold (I would have kept them all) so the non replacement policy went out the window.
Skye is now 6 and Maxx 4 so I guess we'll have dogs for a few more years yet.
Our son moved out a couple of years ago but the dogs stayed. He usually takes them of a weekend but wē have them during the week. This is because he works long hours and has a young family and being a working dog they need lots of exercise , so it's easier for us to have them the bulk of the time as wē are retired and can give them the work they need.
They are not a breed you would want if you don't have lots of time. They are diggers and shed twice a year - for six months in winter and six months in summer!!
They are also very hunt orientated, being closely related to wolves.
But we wouldn't part with them for the world.
Thanks.