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Musings
by Richard Biby, Contributing Editor
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't understand."

Roca (C) 2006

Thank you for spending some time with my wonderful labs and my family. We are a small hobby kennel which has bred many Champions and AKC titled dogs. We only have 2-4 litters a year, and I feel it is important to stress that all pups are raised in our home. We do OFA clearances on hips and elbows and yearly CERF exams on eyes. There are strict criteria for all breeding stock: no allergies, seizures or hereditary problems. We are very active in our breed’s pursuits, and we feel it is important that they have a lot to offer – exceptional temperaments, easily trained and extremely eager to please (besides being gorgeous). Thanks for your time and please enjoy the site. Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have.

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