I've got a great little dog, Ollie. He's a half poodle/half maltese terrirt, and I feel guilty. tonight, I haven't taken him for a walk, and he's sitting next to the computer staring at me. Dogs are great. I don't mind cats, but there is one thing that dogs ave the cats don't. Unconditional everything. Dogs unconditionally guard you, love you, remain loyal to you, and basically be friendly. They're kind of like the perfect associate. Pity they don't speak.