I've had dogs of various sizes growing up in California, doberman, malamute, husky, great dane, german shepherd, chow chow, mutt, pekingese, dachshund, etc. etc., and I personally take care of everything for them, including bathing, grooming, searching for ticks, walking, removing splinters, baby deliveries, taking them to the vet, feeding medication, training, etc. I've also had friends who have dogs and we always have a good time playing or running or just petting. Dogs are the most loyal best friends a person can have and that is why I've rarely lived without them, sometimes more than one at a time. The most dogs we had at one time was 4, that's not counting the short period when one of them gave birth. So there you have it. I'm a dog lover.