Xena, What a pretty dog you are! It is obvious that your human loves you and you have a good home. Love, patience, and training will help Xena as she goes through her puppy stage. Oh My, I laughed when I read "my parents are well into their forties" LOL. I am sure they have many good years left. I'm well into my sixties and I am still active LOL. Back to Xena, she really does sound as if she is a wonderful dog and will be even moreso as she matures. Thanks for telling us about Xena. I hope all of you have many years together. Congrats on being DOTD! Kay in NC