Every night when I arrive home I'm greeted by my "puppy parade". I own three dogs, a twelve year old marshmallow-loving poochie, and two Shih Tzus. Oreo, the older Shih Tzu, keeps watch at the window until I arrive home. But as soon as the other two dogs hear the car pulling up, all three of them are on the run to greet whomever walks through the door. They trample all over each other trying to jockey themselves to the front of the line in order to be the first to say hello. Happy greetings! You couldn't ask for a more genuine welcome.

The relationship between people and their pooches have been evolving since dog's domestication. Initially, dogs were valued for service, but they quickly became man's best friend. During the 18th century, many proud dog owners had their pets lovingly resting at their feet during the commission of a portrait.

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