or take a plunge and get one of unknown origin from the rescue, with older puppies you might get some idea how big they might be and what is in the mix, my all dogs were surplus animals, unwanted or fruit of illicit liason, all of them gave me a lot of joy, there are homeless puppies waiting for those who like surprises...( my supposedly small breed pup grew to a biggish laika, but was most faithful, trustworthy, clever dog we ever had. good luck, whatever is yuor puppy to be...
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