When my oldest child was a year old, we decided we wanted a puppy. We wanted a dog that would be great with children, a good temperament and easy to care for. Well, after some research we decided on a Golden Retriever and bought our pure-bred Golden Retriever , Lily from a reputable breeder in Ohio. She was an amazing puppy but grew quickly and required much attention. About a month after we brought Lily home, we found out that we were expecting our second baby and I quickly realized that I had my hands incredibly full. When Lily was six months old, we determined that because our home was tiny and we couldn't focus on Lily as much as we needed to and as much as SHE needed us to, we found a new home for her. It was sad to say goodbye, but knowing that we made a decision in both hers and our best interest made it a bit easier. Now, we don't have a dog anymore but we frequently visit my inlaws and enjoy their two Black Labradors - Harley and Lady. We have known these dogs since...