Even the tiniest poodle is lionhearted, ready to do anything to defend home, master, and mistress.

A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, big or small, young or old. He doesn't care if you're not smart, not popular, not a good joke-teller, not the best athlete, nor the best-looking person. To your dog, you are the greatest, the smartest, the nicest human being who was ever born. You are his friend and protector.

No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich

You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.

You think those dogs will not be in heaven! I tell you they will be there long before any of us.

Dachshund: A half-a-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long