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.