I have a Boykin Spaniel and his name is Shiner Blaze. I've always been a dog lover, but I never got the full effect until I got one of my own. Dogs are man's best friend and here's why:

1. Dogs allow you to have a happy heart. They want to do everything they can to please you and make you happy!

2. They don't judge you when you have one too many glasses of cheap wine, especially when you're drinking by yourself. Whoops!!

3. They look at you and you can understand just exactly what they mean. Who doesn't love that?!

4. It's like they know when you're upset or having a bad day and the second their little tails wag, all of that disappears. They can brighten up any dark day!!

5. When you want to cuddle and Netflix a movie, they let you pick which one to watch. There is no whining, pouting or disagreeing. *Winning!!* They're the worlds best cuddlers and will lay there just as long as you do, if not longer!

6. Dogs are loyal. When you get mad at them for chewing your favorite pair of shoes or for making a mess in the house while you're gone, they always forgive you. Always.

7. Dogs make you laugh. If you haven't ever laughed at a dog, you must not have ever seen one.

8. They're always happy to see you. I don't think it matters if you just took the trash out or if you're coming home after a long day, their excitement always makes you feel loved and appreciated.

9. Since dogs are loyal, they're willing to protect you. Size doesn't matter to them! Dynamite can come in sizes xs to xl in dog form and if they sense that you're in trouble, an xs dog can sound just as mean as an xl one!

10. Dogs loooove the outdoors, especially mine! They'll jump in the water and swim, flush birds for you while you hunt, run and play endlessly and love to go on walks. *And they're always willing to do it!*