Dogs

 “A dog doesn’t belong in the house.” . . . . “Dogs carry germs.”. . . . “Stay away from strange dogs, they could bite you.” . . .

Growing up in a house where I heard these comments over and over from my father, it is a wonder I grew up to passionately love dogs.  I realized at an early age that he had a lot of strange beliefs, not just on dogs!

I do love dogs very much.  I have often said I love dogs more than some people I know.

Dogs have an enormous sense of what is going on in your mind and your heart.  They know when you are heart broken and respond by cuddling close to you and licking your hand and looking at you with those eyes that say, “I’m here for you.”  Bring a newborn baby into the family and they will wag their tail and show a protective nature toward that new bundle of joy.

Don’t bother remembering when it is time to feed them.  They will let you know with that look of anticipation in their eyes. 

I have owned a Labrador Retriever since 1985 – five of them.  Teri, Cash, Molly, Morgan, and Bailey.  I still have Morgan, age 11, and Bailey, age 8.  To my way of thinking, the Lab is the ONLY breed in the world!  They are just so loving and so adaptable to your lifestyle.  Feed them and give them a good home and you have a loyal friend for life.  There is something undeniably special about a Lab that sets them apart from other breeds.