I have been caring for a dog or dogs since I was 5 years old. My first... an adorable terrier named Sossity - she lived for 15 years. Next came Koa...My blond pure bread chow chow and then came Saki the cinnamon chow chow. Saki went to live with a family friend and Koa lived to be 17 and died naturally of old age. Then the baby Behr....Another chow chow.....And a year later ...By chance I adopted his sister Brea. Sadly upon divorce...The dogs stayed together with the house and then I got Blu...My aussie...He is 8 and last year came the addition of Grey....My mini aussie......my babies. I think that covers it and hopefully shows a vast amount of experience... I also take care of nickles and pickles often for friends..... They are quite a pic nic.....I think these are my closest furry friends and I believe you can never have to many ; )