There is a caption for that pic I think, but not sure what it is.
My point is, Peyton is a very social dog, she get's along fine with many dogs and some better than others and some not at all. Some dogs don't like her, but she likes all dogs. I'm trying to find her a play buddy so she can have that playtime 24/7.
At the same time, I want a dog similar to Peyton to train. In that video I think you can see Peytons bright eyes, focus and enthusiasm for all things in life. It's a hard thing to try an quantify or even explain, but I call it "sparks behind the eyes".
The dog can be green for all care. Well, ok maybe not green but you get the idea. It never occurred to me that black dogs are not popular but then some people never fail to disappoint me as to why they pick their pets.
A dog is not a commodity to me, but a 10+ year commitment. I need to be as enthusiastic as Peyton about bringing another dog in the home. Harsh and too selective maybe, but the dog I do choose will have a very good life until death do us part. I've had more wives than dogs in the last 30 years, maybe I should be more selective on those too.
I'm going to start looking at rescues next. I have left my name and number with several shelters should they get a new Border or Aussie. Quirky/hyper dogs are just more fun.