My 1st pet was a sweet parakeet Peppi, who I taught to sing and talk:) then onto doggy sitting family members pets by age 10. My 1st Dog in my 20's was a Handsome Pure White German Sheppard, Morris Morris. He was smart as a whip and in my life for 5 short years... 2nd doggy I was in my 30's -40's, Zackie, Red Canadian Retriever, adopted him at age 4. So beautiful, but, dumb as a box of rocks, which all made him that much more lovable! My 3rd and current doggy is STELLA! She is a Standard Golden Doodle and so smart. Yes she is adorable too. She is very well trained, as so was I :). She loves all people and doggies, err, all but aggressive dogs please. We walk up to 1-3 miles per day, up or down the intra-coastal, during cooler temps, morning or evening before sunset. and are looking for the right doggy match to walk and keep up with us! If you're looking for your big pooch to stay fit and healthy, we just might be your girls:)