Although you do wish for a puppy, I've always adopted a slightly older dog. The last one was four years old but generally, I've adopted dogs around a year old.
Then, you know their personalities and they're past that stage of potty training and REALLY bad chewing. I know that puppies are really cute but for me, I would rather have the laid back hound that just everyone loves instead of taking a gamble.
Having an animal is such a long term commitment that even a slightly older dog has always been perfect for me.
If we're making wishes ... would someone get for me a fluffy white CAR? (I should be in KC again, soon. We could do something special for it. I will bath it and feed the car very well when it needs to be fed. Fresh water. Everything! And I'm open minded! If it's a good car and behaves well, any color will do!
How's that for a segue?
Good luck finding a sweet little doggie!
Elisabeth (I'm in a smiley mood today!)