We met the newest member of the extended family today. Zorro, 9 weeks old, the son of Rex, who is Helene & Martin's Fox Terrier. They have 2 now. Very pleasant little fellow and a small copy of his father, but with the dark patterns on the opposite side of his face. Elvira & Oliver were delighted and of course the topic of having another dog came up again. They grew up having a big Dalmatian at home all the time when they were small kids, so they are true naturals with dogs. I had the same situation myself and would also like to have another dog, but but but ... it's not possible at the moment. It would be to add another burden and stress factor in to our lives, regardless of how nice it would be. I'm convinced that dogs are good for children and people in general. Most people with dogs that I know, have a relaxed and good attitude towards life & things. Often not so materialistic.

So no dog for us for a while. Instead we will hopefully be able to sometimes be dog-sitters for Rex & Zorro.