Unfortunately we were sold a pup many years ago....doggone it....

Unfortunately we were sold a pup many years ago....doggone it. The two main directors at the time offered a potential hunting dog but in essence it was a poor runt of a toy dog which they played with endlessly. Eventually their game was rumbled and they were sent packing. The ordinary shareholders were a dogged bunch and wanted to rescue the waif puppy so an effort was mounted to nurture the runt back to a better condition.
The tough earlier conditions have limited the puppy's growth and possibly its potential but it is showing some signs of a more positive response and is wagging its tail slightly more these days. However it does not really bark yet.....it just gives a slight whimper.