Dogs are the way to my heart, but only one dog has my heart. I know I can't be the only person that thinks their fur baby is the best dog in the world, but I'm still set on the fact that everyone else is dead wrong. Brutus came into my family's lives two years ago and it's been pure bliss ever since- I mean, who wouldn't be obsessed with those big eyes and soft, golden coat?

1. You cringe when you hear the word "cat"

And you make this face, too.

2. You believe with your whole heart that YOUR dog is THE cutest, sweetest, most lovable creature on God's green earth

Everyone sits for hours to not wake up their dog, right?

3. You ask your parents to let you talk to them over the phone when you're away from home

Sometime's being away can hurt a little too much. He may not understand me, but at least he can hear me because, after all, I'm doing it for him. Right?

4. You send pictures of your pups to all your friends with the caption "omg look how cute"

Come on. LOOK AT THAT FACE!

5. You hate it when other people pet them without asking first

He actually hates you, unless he loves you... In that case, you can pet away.

6. Because of this, you understand the importance of asking other dog owners if you can pet their dog before just attacking the poor thing

Pet your own dog, I mean "Yes, you can absolutely pet him!"

7. Your blood starts boiling when other people say "I think your dog likes me more than you"

Look how happy he is. Don't bring him in the middle of this.