My breeder contacted me yesterday to let me know that her other litter died during surgery last week and she's decided to stop breeding Bostons because the stress/money has become too much. And that, on top of that, she's decided to sell some of her adults as well as the two puppies.
This surprised me, obviously, but had me make a decision. The puppy I was planning on getting, I do still want, but my more practical sense I want an adult more. And the mum of the puppy, a little 3yearold, 12lb sweetie named Jade, is now up for sale. Which is kind of sad funny, because a part of me wanted to adopt Jade instead, when I first met her, although having it go through this way is depressing.
I don't get her any sooner, I still have to wait for her to wean the pups and then for me to settle enough into my job (provided I DO get the job out in Kanata knock on wood), but it would mean less training, less stress about house messes and I already know what her personality is like. I know she's quiet, I know she's a lapdog, I know she's very friendly (she followed me around for a bit and wanted me to pick her up when I went to visit last month) and she's tiny and just goddamn adorable. The worry about housetraining, with my long work hours to start, was a big issue, but with an adult I don't have to worry about as many accidents.
So I offered to adopt her instead. I haven't heard back from the breeder yet, but I'm hoping she says yes. But I'm also hoping she says no. A small part of me still wants a puppy, even with all the training trials I'd have to go through. And marking-wise, the little boy is just what I wanted. And, in a small way, I even feel like I'm disappointing Steph by getting an adult female, instead of a male puppy; she seemed as excited for me getting my 'Nibbler' as much as I was. And the little boy is just what I wanted, marking wise, and with Jade as his mum there's a chance he'll turn out just as small and sweet as she is.
It all depends on what the breeder says. I'm torn pretty fifty-fifty on it, so no matter which dog I get I'll be both estatic and disappointed.