Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of having a dog. The day my parents told my brother and I that we were getting a puppy, my heart exploded. My dog, Scout, is the best furry friend I could have ever asked for. I gush about him to anyone who will listen; everyone who meets him or simply sees a picture of him can't help but fall in love with him. Here are seven of the reasons why he has my heart.

1. He was the best surprise...ever.

When I was little, my parents told my brother and I to get in the car and said we were going shopping. SURPRISE!!! We went to a breeders house and got to pick which Golden Retriever puppy we wanted. Getting a puppy was the one thing I had been dreaming about my whole life, and to this day getting Scout was one of the best days of my life.

2. He is a great listener.

I can rant to him, ramble on to him, or sit in silence, and he is there. A dog is truly the best listener a girl could ask for.

3. His cuddling skills are great.

Although he likes his space, he will jump on the couch and cuddle with me if I ask him to. He is so fluffy and I can't get enough of him!

4. He gets excited when I am excited.

If I start jumping up and down for no reason, his tail will start wagging and he will get so happy. It is so fun to have a personal cheerleader, which is something Scout has mastered.

5. He is always on board with taking naps.

Scout is a professional at taking naps, and I love bringing him into my room and getting him to lay on my bed with me. I am never lonely with him and I know he does not like to be alone either: a match made in heaven.

6. He is adorable.

I mean...c'mon, try telling me I am wrong.

7. He is the perfect companion.

Since a dog does not live as long as a human, he has the biggest heart. He is my best friend, and I love him to the moon and back. Being at school makes me sad since I can't cuddle with him or FaceTime him to say hi like I can with my parents. Going home on school breaks is simply the best because I get to see him.

Scout is an amazing dog, and is the best furry friend. He is our neighborhood's mascot and every kid on the block knows his name; although my family sometimes has no clue who the child is saying hi to him. I love him with all of my heart, and cannot wait to see him so soon. Hopefully now you all understand why I am obsessed with him.