I too think the addition of the bandage is VERY important. It is a beautiful painting of a wonderful friend. I am so happy to see it. We have a painting of Koko as a pu and it means a lot.
Carole, when Koko passed I contacted the breeder expecting to get on a list for a pup. However, she had a 6 month old that she decided not to keep to show. Because we had to return to KS for a funeral and be within 100 miles of the breeder as opposed to over 600 miles, I decided to take her. Everything seemed right. Still, I took several weeks to warm up to her and I was not truly ready. That being said, I now love her and do NOT regret getting her. She is Koko's cousin and Hannah's great granddaughter. We also has Hannah when she retired from the breeding program. These are all very special dogs
Anyway my point is, take your time, but if something comes up, you will do OK - it just make take a while for the dog to get into your heart, but they do!!
On Wolfie, have you tried using a furminator comb? It removes a lot of the loose undercoat and makes them more comfortable. Does he have an outdoor
Barb doghouse to keep warm in? He could do better with the winter weather even with less coat.
Barb and the 4 chocolates