I love dogs too... my shihtzu is getting older but is still full of fun... every morning she wakes up and behaves like a clown, sitting on my chest snorting and trying to lick my face.
She was given to me after she had a few litters, I think one of the nicest feelings I had was when I collected her from the vets after getting her spayed.
Walks are great too and for a wee dog she's fast paced for a few miles, but kinda territorial when we are out, I think if she were human she would be a land grabbing dictator.
She sleeps as much as a cat and has a kong small squeaky ball addiction that I may or may not be enabling... don't care... love to see her happy
Ewoks!! I have a secret love of toy breeds... If I didn't have a hunting breed like a greyhound I'd probably get a small dog too. Greyhounds have a strong urge to chase small things - a strong prey-drive. There is a risk that my greyhound would mistake a small dog for a rabbit and try to eat it.