As much as I love dogs they are becoming extinct, certain dogs you just do not see that often, such as, Great dangs, St. Bernard's, Irish settler, mas-chief, Doberman- pincher, and a few others mainly big dogs, although they still exist, they are limited. One of the reasons for extinction is that most apartment complexes only allow small dogs, and with this failing economy a lot of pet owners are taking their dogs to the dog pound, and if homes are not found of course they put them to sleep.

I must I have had just about every dog known to men growing up, and they all had names. the pet I love the most was a German Sheppard his name was "king," he saved my life on many occasions and even brought me a doll home one day it was my birthday and I was eight years old. When king passed away I had plenty other dogs yet, the one who captured my heart once again was a dog name 'Snowy" he was an Alaskan husky white and fluffy.  I don't see theses dogs very often and I have never seen one like snowy, so cherish your pet.

For you dog lovers hold on to your pet, perhaps think about breeding, and selling them so that dogs of interest may still be available to many.

Kala Howard, B.A.,M.S.PHDI