I have grown up with animals my entire life. Growing up, my family had a small zoo, we had cougars, bobcats, coyotes, many deer, foxes, etc. We also had a stable of 30 horses, cows, pigs, etc. I loved them all! Now I just have mini Australian Shepherds, they are my babies and get all my attention. We live in the country and have many acres to play and roam. My puppies are raised underfoot and loved on every day. Like children, puppies need to be loved and socialized to be able to become integrated members of their human family.