I grew up with 11 dogs I have all sorts of experience from small breeds to large breeds. I have trained hunting dogs as well as potty trained house dogs and I also just love dogs. The longest dog I've ever had in my life was a chawawa named sasha who lived to be 17 yrs old. But my favorite dogs are really the laid back ones. As a previous dog owner I know you will miss your dogs so I can send you pictures and videos of them upon request. And please be available to work around my career I am in the United states navy so some days I won't be able to take your dogs over night and what not. So I'm looking forward to watching your beloved companion