I second the notion of the runt. May 38 Max Magoo fulfill the part that his predecessor left behind.
Dogs are the most loyal critter that one can be blessed with. They hold the keys to your soul, and protectors of your heart.
We have two dogs that I hold near and dear. My long suffering Misses found the Shepard for me, for a birthday present. The other was a flea market free puppy that was the runt of the litter. Both are great, loyal pups with totally different personalities. The picture of the Shepard was taken on a day last winter where she wasn't feeling good at all. I carried her into the garage, and sat with her until she perked up. By the next morning, she was ready to patrol the perimeter again. That was a great relief to me.
