1. Dogs do not have problems expressing affection in public.

2. Dogs miss you when you're gone.

3. You never wonder whether your dog is good enough for you.

4. Dogs don't criticize your friends.

5. Dogs are very direct about wanting to go out.

6. Dogs do not play games with you -- except fetch (and they never laugh at how you throw).

7. Dogs don't feel threatened by your intelligence.

8. You can train a dog and it will even get your newspaper.

9. Dogs are easy to buy for.

10. You are never suspicious of your dog's dreams.

11. Gorgeous dogs don't know they're gorgeous.

12. Dogs understand what 'no' means.

13. Dogs don't need therapy to deal with their problems.

14. Dogs are happy with whatever you feed them.

15. You can force a dog to take a bath.

16. Middle-aged dogs don't feel the need to abandon you for a younger owner.

17. Dogs don't borrow your credit cards or cellular phone.

18. Dogs don't weigh down your purse with their stuff.

19. Dogs don't play video games.

20. Dogs don't drink beer or watch football.