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Here are a few pictures of Charlie - our loveably oversized Golden.  Yes, that's a couch in the background.... .....and, yes, he does occupy all of it  ,-)

doug

Hello all

I just joined BPO at the suggestion of some friends over at MSN.

My wife and I are thinking of adopting a Saint rescue, but I'm a little concerned about the weather here.  We live in Idaho near Boise and it gets pretty warm in the summer months.  I'd like to hear from some of you who have Saints (rough or smooth coats) in hot weather - what special accomodations do you make?  Haircuts?  Any info would be appreciated.

Our dogs are outside while we're at work and inside at all other times.  Charlie, our GR, has A/C in his dog house - insulated, paneled, shingled, etc. (but he still prefers to stay in the yard, by the house, in the shade, etc).  I could easily build another house w/A/C, but I'd be more worried about a Saint not using it than I am about Charlie not using it.

Charlie is outside while we're away because he may get a little too rambunctios (sp?) with our 14 yo DLH (who is an indoor only kitty).

Any suggestions you could offer would be appreciated.

Thanks,
doug