I grew up and owned bulldogs, retrievers, mixed breeds. Just did month in CA with large and small dog. Can do special needs- including medicine, shots, ointments, cleaning. Owning bulldogs you notice everything!! Flexible with time. Big dogs need to be trained so I can walk them or they can use back yard. Need to leave house maybe to work out or pick up grandkids-sometimes. Back yard is fenced and I have a medium sized doggie door. I have one medium sized mixed breed neutered male dog (8). Live with my husband who travels and have grandchildren and children close by if needed. Dogs have always been a part of our lives. (Cats too). If I could live on a farm I would!!! Love animals!