Thanks everyone. I will check out all the sites. It will be tough to pick one. Jackie, funny you suggested schnauzers! Ha!Ha!Ha! Andrew made the same suggestions. He loves the breed and desperately wants a Giant Schnauzer.

Unfortunately, Mom is in the Middle East, so the dog can't pick her But she is such a wonderful and caring person and so good with dogs. I am sure anydog would love her.

I am so excited about getting a doggy for her. She needs it. She isn't very old (only 46) but gets lonely coz my dad travels alot. She lives in a foreign country and so that doesn't make things easier at all. She needs a good companion. Mom had always had dogs till she married my father and moved to the Middle East. She didn't mind while we were all at home, but now she is an empty nester! Mom's favorite breed is the Doberman. She has had at least a dozen of them. So the Mini Dobe sounds like a great idea.

Once Again, thanks for the advice.