I didn't grow up with a dog. I barely remember one we had when I was about 3-years-old living on a farm north of Beresford. I don't recall the dog's name but I recall he was hit by a car one day and I never saw him again.
According to a study done at Johns Hopkins, your dog really does sense what you're feeling and truly wants to help - they really do want to be your best friend.
Do you have a specific dog breed you prefer as opposed to other breeds? We have always loved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Our dog Percy is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. He is about as easy going as a dog can be. Before Percy joined our family we had another Cavalier named Bogey...