内容简介：
As an acorn depends upon time and proper planting ot become an oak, so to, Bernie, the once young pup had with the influence of the aged and learned Saint Bernard, Wolf, became a responsible and knowing, mature canine. Bernie's desire was to finally overcome his beloved Marion's reluctance and fear of bringing another mixed-breed dog into the world. Since, under duress and due to circumstances beyond her control, Marion had given birth to Alfred. The demure and attractive springer spaniel had suffered the indignity of witnessing her own son being considered a 'mutt, ' and shunned by mankind and pedigrees. No matter how Bernie assured her of his devotion and Marion's proven love for him, nothing could overcome her own anxieties. So what could become the impetus for Marion to finally accept Bernie's proposal of uniting and having a family of their own? After witnessing the love and the joining together of the poodles, Alyce and Walter, and their masters, Matty and David, Marion, realized that Bernie meant more to her, than living with the distressing memories of the past.