I cared for my own dog, Bailey, for my whole life, and hers, until we had to put her down about 4 years ago due to hip problems and an excruciating amount of pain she was in. She was a mutt, the cutest you ever did see. :) Part lab, part chow. I also have great experience with my sisters past three dogs, rescue puppies, both the cutest most rambunctious lab(mixed with something) and some version of a Yorkie puppy you'd ever see. My aunt also had a little bulldog and a jack russell terrier I have experience watching/walking/playing with. I currently own a cat (my child lol) as a dog would just be too much for me at this point in my life. Love all fur babies in general :)