Thank you for the information - that is extremely helpful.
I actually read about Sunshine on Cubits. She reminds me of a dog I got from the shelter for my middle son when he was a little boy (but your Sunshine seems so much better behaved). I had been all set to pick up a shepherd puppy when the door burst open in the shelter's office and a 100# black dog came charging in (he later topped out at about 120# - more than I weigh). He of course knocked me flat on my back. His owners (a single mom and her teenaged daughter) were giving him up as they had another dog at home (they lived in a 1 bedroom apartment) and could no longer keep the two of them. They warned me that Sebastian could be a bit wild (ha! - he was more than a bit - he even chewed a hole through a fire door) but I knew the moment that I hit the ground that he was the guy for us!
He ended up being the best dog that we ever had by far although it took a year of extensive training and time to get him to calm down. Sadly, the day before my son left for college, Sebs had a massive stroke that left him mostly paralyzed. He was put to sleep in our front yard with my son and I holding him. I still tear up when I think about our guy but I believe on some level, he knew his job was done - he had helped raise a good man. I hope that sunshine brings you many years of ... well, sunshine, too
Again, thank you for the information on the yarrow. I appreciate all of your help
