Mia--09/14/2006

In October of 2005, my husband, Joe un-expectantly brought home a German Shepherd puppy for my birthday. As new empty nesters, I wasn’t keen on this new arrival—but what can I say…it’s great to be 49!
Mia was 8 wks. old, 5lbs and ALL ears! She was a beautiful pup and very smart! She went everywhere with me, & on good-weather days, sat patiently & quietly with her abundance of toys, food & water, while waiting in our van, to include the sometimes long wait while I tended to our customers. While we were blessed that housebreaking didn’t pose much of a problem (except for MY sleep!) Mia soon became a 75lb “horse” by the age of 7 mos.
With her ears being the first thing that caught your eye, to her pushing and intimidating bark when distressed, no one would believe that she was just a puppy. She learned to sit, shake & lie down within a half hour—one would never know how much a biscuit is worth! LOL —And, “Bang!” Mia will also “play dead” for another yummy biscuit!
I’ve had German Shepherd dogs before, but Mia’s personality is more of a loner than a lover. But when she wants that attention, you’d better be prepared as she’ll literally knock your hand off the mouse with her muzzle and give you that high-pitched “Yipe!” to tell you, “Enough of that computer! It’s time to stop that now & pay attention to me; I want to go out & play!” And she won’t stop until she gets her way, to include running her nose up your sleeve and giving me those “singing” sounds she does so well. It’s just too funny! She is also fond of heading riiiiiight for your crotch with her nose or her paw—and from either direction when bidding you welcome home or good morning—but, Joe is more in tuned with that; one might want to clarify the enjoyment with him (ar! ar!) Pamela