Leslie, Congrats on buying your house, and to your mom for the new puppy!!
My heart is saddened for you that you are giving Cassie to your mom, tho. I know you will see her often, and she will be in excellant hands. I guess I didn't know that Graham didn't like Cassie, I thought he did.
Its kinda like my situation with the cat, she came to a place where she will get excellant care, just Cassie will have an excellant home with your mom. Jodi gave me Kylie so she could see her anytime she wanted.
I guess I can't think of anyone who has a shitzu right now. I get llaso apsos(sp?) and shitzus mixed up. I think the ones I have been around are very sweet.
Good luck and keep us posted!!