It never occurred to me that people wouldn't want a black dog until I came here and heard others mention it. I dreamed of having a lil' black Cairn, like Toto. And there wasn't a person alive that Maddie didn't charm the pants off of. Her dark coloring didn't seem to put anybody off that I ever noticed. Lil' kids flocked to her. I think temperament can do a lot to sway people. So maybe Ember will change your grandmother's mind with her adorableness too.

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