I wasn't done with that post durn it!
I hung out there for a couple of hours. I don't think I mentioned, but
@cra8ychix is the friend of the dog trainer. Now I know y'all probably think I've just been obsessing over a dog, and your right, but I'm not doing it alone.

She is helping guide me to a good quality, well fit decision.
I kind of forgot we are fostering a big dog the month of March, so I've put all plans on hold. I'm now considering just getting a puppy vs a "pre damaged goods" and putting in the extra work for the extra reward.
I've also changed my mind on the breed. A hound, though I still think can work, would be scratching my own itch. I've decided to look for Great Dane or Mastiff pups. Those too are some of my favorites, but would fit the purpose much better.
Before anyone tells me how big they are or how much it cost to maintain them, I know. I know it's a challenge. If y'all knew me before getting Loki, you'd never of thought I'd have a tiny dog. People thought I was joking when I sent pictures of a 4# pup. I'm a big dog lover.
So I've got an extra ~6 weeks to plan and decide. With Bella coming to stay with us, it'll also give Mary an idea what it's like to live with a big dog. I think the only experience she's had was the failed TWC experience. Mary, well she hated that hound, and I think Marley hated her too. (shh, Marley loved me)