[Humidston]

Alylonee, our insurance man was at our house, writing up a new homeowner policy when he saw our Rottie. She wasn't pure bred, so he said he was going to write into the policy that we had two "mixed breed" dogs instead - to keep our premiums down. I suspect that's the case for most areas since it originated with insurance carriers. (Famers Ins. was ours, as I recall.)

Judy, I doubt I'll ever have another large dog. As I said, the time we have with them is just too short. We lost the Dobie due to his severe back problems. Had to have him put down in the kitchen floor at 3:00AM because he became paralyzed after his (expensive) back surgery. Neither of us could move him and he was screaming in agony. It was the worst experience of my life! Nope. Never again.

[Alylonee]

That is so sad. I am really sorry that happened. How old was she? Putting him down was the kind thing to do, but I know that was probably terrible.

I guess when I buy a house this next year, I will have to hide my dog... I'm only 21 so getting house insurance hasn't been a necessity yet.

[JudyB1938]

You just made me cry. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I know what you mean, because of my poor Dane's cancer.