We are moving....

by Otony, Saturday, December 15, 2012, 18:33 (4307 days ago)

...over to the farm house we were previously renting out. Almost four acres, solid brick house, new orchard that we planted last spring. We are expanding the orchard further this coming spring, God willing and the if Mayan calendar ain't right!

Everything will happen after the first of the year, so whatever tax credits we might still () have from it being a rental will apply without any arguments from the IRS. Besides, it is a little late in the year to be trying to get moved in afore Christmas.

We have plenty to do, but would like to get the kids a good dog. It needs to be super kid-friendly, and be a guardian as well, if at all possible. So we are looking for suggestions. Rob Leahy told us a year or so back that a chocolate Labrador would be ideal, and we are leaning that way, but would appreciate hearing other ideas for variety.

A couple of points that might make a difference. We have coyote visitors from time to time. We will be raising chickens. We would like the dog to be outdoors as much as possible, and it can get cold hereabouts. No problem with building a proper doghouse and run, and I would consider a doggy door into the shop if the 'yotes and other critters don't suss that out. Otherwise he/she will be living outside. Finally, the wife is adamant that there will be no boxers, bulldogs, pit bull, bull terriers, or variations of such. Also no long haired critters, as she is not interested in further work. .

Any help?

Otony