Sam is a real dog, or rather was as he died. These dogs can be cute, can be very ugly, and can and do change somewhat with age. Dont expect your cute puppy to look like that forever. My father was Sams Doctor. I use to wonder why someone kept that dog alive when I worked there.
Smaller dogs pee alittle more often, but not in the same volumes. Hyper dogs are a bigger danger to your rug than small dogs.
Yes these dogs can get sunburns and skin cancer. Being out all day in the desert sun in summer can really hurt them.
Female dogs TEND to be friendlier but personality and training are way more important than sex. However if not fixed, they can leave “heat marks” on the carpet (esp the larger breeds). Unless you plan to breed, PLEASE get it fixed.
Adopting from the pound is one of the best ways to get a dog. Or, find a good vet and work with them. We never turned anyone away when they asked for help, and never asked for a fee that wasnt transportation or something cause we knew that if you treated people well they would be back for the shots, and the food, and the boarding, and the meds and ………..
