The moment I knew we were going to buy a house I started looking for you. I didn't know you would be a Shar Pei yet, but I knew you'd be a Samba. It was May 2005 when I started my search. I had found a Jack Russell at the shelter that I thought would finally be the dog I had waited 27 years of my life for, but after visiting for weeks, I got the sign that this was not the right Samba. Daddy and I went back an forth on what breed would fit our lifestyle the best and that turned out to be another Shar Pei.
Yes, we had Shar Pei prior to you, mainly Daddy. When I first met Daddy he told me all about Sammy and how he doesn't listen to anyone, but his family. I told him, "Wanna bet?" Every time I visited Sammy I came with treats 9 out of 10 times! Sammy learned to love me too and listen to me! He even protected me once from a black Lab he thought was attacking me. Sammy and I were good buddies. We took lots of walks together and I know he enjoyed that as he didn't get to get out much. He lived to a ripe old age of 13 when he passed away. He was a black horsecoat peibie. I knew him for over half his life and I cried when Daddy told me one morning that Sammy had died. :(
I too had a Shar Pei when I was a little girl, but my Mommy decided that we were not in a position to have a dog since we traveled so much. We only had her for two months, but I never forgot about Cassi. She was a fawn horsecoat puppy.
When we decided another Shar Pei was the answer I started looking and found an ad for a blue Shar Pei. The breeder and I emailed a lot, but then she got a bit snippy when I asked too many questions. I decided that the beautiful blue Shar Pei was not meant to be. He was not my Samba.
I then found a list by the CSPCA of breeders in the area. I started with the closest one, who said she did not have any puppies available, but I lucked out when I called the second breeder. I told her my only requirements were that you were not black and was male. She said she had a 12-week old pup that fit that and thought that you would be a mini too! Bonus! We made plans for me to come up to see you. It was only a little over an hour's drive NE, but I got lost....VERY lost! I was a good 2-3 hours late and almost gave up until I remembered why I was on this road trip! This was before the time of GPS so I had no idea where I was! I finally found the house and was greeted at the door by 3 Pei at the top of the stairs barking their heads off at me, one of which was your Mommy!
When I walked in, she took me by the hand and lead me into the room. I was SURROUNDED by Pei! I was in hog heaven! It was a blur that night, but I'm pretty sure I immediately got down on the floor to play :D When everyone had calmed down after the excitement, your Mommy P and I talked. She was so nice! What a huge difference compared to the other woman I spoke with via email! I asked all the questions I wanted to ask even if I didn't know the answers to the questions I had asked. Just the mere fact that no one was insulted made me feel good about this. When we finally took a break, she pointed out to me where you were. You were following all the big dogs shuffling around the room in your big oversized coat. It looked like you stole dad's coat! You were SO cute, but I had to chase you down as you would not come to me! Typical Pei :)
Once I got a hold of you, we sat on the couch together with you on my lap and you happily laid there. I got to meet your Mommy, Daddy, Uncle, Aunties, Sisters, etc.! The whole family! Even the kitties :) It wasn't long after that I took you home, but not before you showing your mischievous side by running off when we took you out to potty! We had to chase you around in the dark! Finally Mommy P put you in my car and gave you goodbye kisses and off we went into the dark night to your new home. You curled right up and we went home.
By the time we got home I was trying not to lose you while trying to get the door open. I didn't want to lose you already since I had no leash or collar on you and you were used to the open fields where you came from. We live in the city and with you being so small and new to the area you would surely be hit by a car. Luckily you did not wiggle much :) and we got inside the house! I dropped you off in the diningroom and went to find Daddy. He asked me where was the puppy? He knew that I wasn't coming home w/o one! I showed you to him and we went to bed. I had NOTHING for you! I am so sorry. :( You were so scared you stayed in the same spot all night!
As soon as I was ready we went shopping at Petco. I bought you bowls, food, a collar, treats and some toys. That was the beginning of our happiness! I could not believe you were mine!
Mummy
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