Brinda we got a husky lab mix. She will be 7 years old in a couple of weeks. I remember talking to Braden about the Australian Shepherd. Bob wants one of them too. Once we get done with all this traveling around thing, we will get another dog. Right now it is hard enough with one since my parents are getting up there a bit. They usually watch the dog, but my Mom has her hands full with my Dad and I hate to saddle her with the pets too.