I do not own a dog, and if you know a bit of my history you would understand my love for dogs, but why I keep my distance. (My childhood dog bit my lip off.) After that time our my said that we could watch dogs, we just could not name one. I now get to enjoy painting other peoples beloved pets. This past weekend I watched a neighbors puppies, very tempting to take one home with me...but I love my furniture more...for now. I also met some new people who upon hearing that I am an artist asked me to paint a piece for a birthday gift, I was all but to happy to oblige.