And here I always thought you were a though leather-head who would have a German sheppard, a Pit Bull, or an Alaskan Wolf Hound for a man's best friend...

They  are cute and darn smart dogs. Mary and I had one when we were young and lived in a Flat in San Francisco. He made a great watch dog and good travelling companion...

Thanks for your efforts in putting the kybosh on the present unpleasent discourse ...

Gil...