When I last saw this thread the latest *development* was not on it. I think it is good for you to have a cautious attitude and be careful in checking if she would be the right mix for Dale and Christian. Don't forget to inquire how she would relate to the cats too. Be strong on that as looking at her picture I could understand how one would want to scoop her up and start nuturing her immediately. By the way, what's the name you already have picked out?

I think we might have a Swissy in our neighborhood. I've seen the dog outside only a couple times as we drive by the house, and can't quite make out it is a Bermese Mountain Dog, with shorter hair, or a Swissy. It's hair doesn't seem to be quite as flat as Dale's but then it doesn't seems to be as rough as a Bermese Mountain Dog either. It sort of looks like a Bermese Mountain Dog that has been trimmed down.