I've always slightly preferred dogs over cats. I'm so happy we domesticated these furry friends.
I agree!  I love dogs!  What kind of dog do you have?
I've had all sorts of dogs of different shapes, sizes and colors, but right now I own a poodle/chihuahua mix.
That sounds like a fun mixed breed!  Is that breed good for anything practical or just as a companion?
He's just a really good companion, and smart too! I guess I can give thanks for that to the fact that they were the first species to be domesticated and have been bred for things like intelligence.
Oh!  I didn't realize they were the first domesticated species.  What were they originally bred for back then?
They were bred to perform many different roles, such as hunting, herding, protection and many other things.