TEMPERAMENT/PERSONALITY: Takeia has always been my "energizer bunny". She absolutely
loves people, animals, (basically anything that breathes) and going for rides in the car. She knows the words GO,
RIDE, PARK, HOME ... the day she can spell, I am really in trouble!!! she travels very well, never sits down
and is always looking out every window. She loves it!!!She
has always been my "greeter" and gregarious one. She has calmed down tremendously as she's gotten older.
She loves to play and is very willing to please, but does show her stubborn side when she doesn't want to do something
(nothing major). She has always been the more submissive type with other dogs and just wants to love everyone/everything
and be loved in return. She is EXTREMELY smart (which is a breed trait). She was always my destructive one
too (wood, magazines, trim). She always hated the crate, though now she sleeps in it whenever she is tired and at night.
She's just always excited when we go anywhere and loves to be out. She is not a barker; only barks at other dogs
to play (or when she sees them on the road) or at the vacuum extension. She is a talker though at times. And she
is definitely not a guard dog, though she does have protective instincts. She has growled 3 different times, but
not at anyone specific; just in situation. She loves to have her companion, Dakari, around and is much happier with
a canine friend to keep her company.
4/29/10 - I am so happy with how well Takeia has developed. I took her to the vet
today, and she is in PHENOMENAL condition! Takeia has never been an easy keeper. In fact, many days I would make
her sit and I would hand-feed her to make sure she ate. (Many times I left food, it was gone in the afternoon, and I
thought she ate it, only to find out she buried it and dug it up later... and usually not the same day... lol.) Before
Takeia's pregnancy, her consistent weight was 68-69 pounds. After and since her pregnancy, she has maintained wonderfully
and never lost weight. In fact, she weighed in today at 76 1/2 pounds ... about 8 pounds more than previously.
And she's not being fed or eating any more than before she got pregnant. She's just grown into herself (almost
3 come June) and is very healthy. In fact, she's in the best condition she's ever been!!! Post pregnancy,
she also never lost her hair, sheen to her coat, or anything. I am
very grateful for my girl. My vet is just as impressed. Speaking
of my vet, after 2 bad experiences, I am so grateful to have found her. She and I have developed a wonderful friendship,
and she is a breeder too. So, I take her opinions and experience into serious consideration. In fact, when Takeia
was delivering, I spoke with her at least 5 or 6 times. She is always on call for me, and has given me her home and
cell numbers. She has a wonderful, giving heart and has gone (IMO) above and beyond! She is affectionately known
as Aunt Nancy (to Takeia and Dakari anyway).
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