This forum is addicting I find myself coming here every day, but I enjoy reading the posts so much.

Dixieland Dancer, I totally agree with you that flat-coated retrievers are an excellent breed. Until Lady came to our lives, I had never heard of them, and only assumed there were 2 kinds of retrievers (Golden and Labrador). Turns out there are 4 types and flat-coated is one of the ones that has not been affected by puppy-mill breedings and cross-breedings. The result is that the breed has pretty much maintained its wonderful characteristics. When Lady was about 6 weeks old I started teaching her some tricks I saw on the Cable Pet Channel. Amazingly, she would learn a command in a matter of 2-3 days. We were all amazed at how fast she learns and eager she is to please. Plus, she is really beautiful! Those eyes say A LOT when they look at you. When I'm training her, the concentration in her eyes is spectacular.

Logan,

She's my Son's dog, but deep down I think she's also mine since we have an amazing bond. Sometimes when I'm bored I talk to Lady and I swear she understands me. Then again, I feel the same way about Buffy and Tobi. I just adore all 3 of them.

Rachel J, I agree with you she's special. When people ask me where we got Lady, I always say "God gave her to us" because it is a miracle she survived her first day of life. It was a cold rainy day and I'm positive if my boyfriend had not found her, sooner or later we would have seen a dead puppy in our garden. Gives me chills just to think about that

I luv chatting with all you guys.