I have had my own dog since the age of 10, until she passed a few years ago. Currently, I babysit one of my close friends 2 maltese puppies for weeks at a time sometimes. Nevertheless, they are angels, and good practice for other dogs because of their hyper and sometimes needy personalities. Dogs are so much like people, its crazy. Lastly, I don't discriminate with any dog. Each one I love just the same.