I'm a real dog person!  I especially love Basset Hounds with their long ears!
I love dogs too! They were the first species to be domesticated. 
Really?  I didn't know that!  That's probably why they are such a popular pet!
Yes, and because they have been associated with humans so long, they are uniquely attuned to human behavior and are able to thrive on starch rich diets that other canid species can not.
I know that a lot of senior citizens love to own a dog because it keeps them company in their golden years
, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet of "man's best friend".
Terminology.
- The term "dog" typically is applied both to the species (or subspecies) as a whole, and any adult male member of the same.
- An adult female is a "bitch".
- An adult male capable of reproduction is a "stud".
- An adult female capable of reproduction is a "brood bitch",
was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.
Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently