I grew up with a dog, and...

[DAMANgoldberg]

I'd like to think that I turned out alright, but that's for others to decide. Anyhoo, yet another argument for a baby's best friend.

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[Ka-Dinh Oy]

1. There is a classic "a boy and his dog."

[Guilded Lilly]

2. Love love, special love!

[Me.]

3. Beyond Adorable

[Enter stage left]

4. Kids & dogs. two of the most loving devoted to their people, regardless of race of color or sex...

0r ANYTHING!

Hate has to be learned or taught. It isn't born into people or animals.

[Phentex]

6. Yes! And somehow the dogs feel something special toward the kids...

mine always have. I had a very gentle rottweiler when my first was born. It was amazing to see how protective she was and how completely patient and calm she was being "loved on" by a toddler!

[Rhiannon12866]

5. BFFs. Love it!

And I give a lot of credit to the Mom for handling everything so well.