I used to have one big wonderful Rottweiler - German Shepherd Cross named Bob who was one of my best friends, and two lovely cats Mother Gina and Son George who were so very affectionate with very loud purrs. Sadly they are all now in 2011 passed away or missing. Have two new Thai dogs who are sisters from the same litter, Mary with a white patched nose and Sandy with a totally black nose, and they are both very affectionate and loving dogs. Yet to replace my long missing cats.