Retired executive, with decades of animal experience. I haven't met a dog without some redeeming qualities. I grew up on a working farm in Oregon with lots of different animals- dogs, cats, cows, pigs and chickens. My wife and I have owned several dogs over the past 40 years, all of which lived a long, healthy, happy life. I retired last year and the grand kids are back in school, so I am looking for activities which will get me outside and give me some exercise. I live very close to the Silver Comet trail and currently walk my dog, Rosey there. I am a "Morning" person, getting up early is not a problem for me. My only current commitments are church on Sunday morning and Bible Study on Tuesday morning.