Having at least one dog in my home since I was born has made me the ultimate dog person -- no cats allowed. It's quite possible that one day I'll be the wife that comes home with a new puppy every week (because my mom won't let me do that now).

Personally, I think dogs are the most wonderful pet to have. They can be trained to do so many amazing things and would die protecting their family. It has always been said that a dog is a man's (or woman's) best friend, and here are the reasons why!

1. They are happy. All the time.

A dog might just be the happiest animal on the planet. They are excited 99.9 percent of the time. Whether they are waking you up in the morning, greeting you at the door when you come home, or chasing squirrels, they do it with those big toothy dog smiles (usually with their tongue hanging out). The only time they can possibly be sad is waiting for you to return home.

2. They make you feel important.

If you come home after a particularly horrible day, you can always count on your dog to be there at the door, bouncing off the walls and doing their happy dog dance. If this doesn't make you feel like a celebrity, nothing will. They want to jump on you, slobber on your face, and play with you. Lets face it, it's better than coming home to people.

3. There is no judgement.

Your dog doesn't care how you look or smell. You can sit in the same clothes for five days straight and smell like you spent a week in a garbage can and they won't judge you even a little bit. As long as they get food and some outdoor time, they don't expect anything from you.

4. You have the ultimate cuddle partner.

Who needs a boyfriend when you have a dog? Whether you're laying on the couch watching Netflix all day, or you need a companion to fall asleep by your side, your dog is always your go to cuddle buddy. They'll love you a little extra if you scratch their tickle spot!

5. Exercising is more realistic with them.

If you're like me, you rarely make it to the gym because the motivation to go just isn't there. However, when your dog is begging to go outside and play, you just can't say no! Long walks or runs are so much better with your faithful pal. They need the exercise just as much as you do and having them around makes the process a little less painful.

6. They do the funniest things.

You'd be lying if you said that your dog doesn't make you laugh at all the silly things they do. They roll around on their backs with all four legs in the air, they walk around with their long tongues hanging out, and some like to talk! I'm constantly capturing pictures and videos of my dog because not only does she do goofy things, but she loves having her picture taken.

7. They are game for adventures of any kind.

You can always count on your dog to hop in the back seat of your car and go anywhere at any time. They'll love going to the store just as much as they love going to the beach (especially if they get attention from strangers and get to sniff everything). Anything that involves spending time with you, they will enjoy. Really, they're the ultimate boyfriend.