When we lived together growing up, there was always a dog or two, and several cats around as family pets. We all seemed to love them especially my sister and I. Ironically, as adults, I have only ever owned cats, and for the past 10 years or so, not even them.

My sister on the other hand is the proud owner of very regal and aristocratic Italian GreyHound. She loves the dog’s lines and keeps him indoors most of the time, except for the brief walks they take a few times every week.

She also has a lot of fun with her Miniature Schnauzer. I think I like him the best of the two she owns because he has so much personality. When I go over to her house, I’m constantly calling it Snazzy the mini schnauzer. In fact, at this moment I cannot recall his actual name!

Anyway, these are both very small pets, so a lot of care has to be taken around them. They love to play, and though they are energetic and tough, they can be easily hurt with rough and tumble activities.

For the most part, she just lets them do what they will. Their good training and temperament keep them from doing any damage to furniture, and when they want to play with us, we let them; until they get annoying, of course!

Technorati Tags: Italian GreyHound, Miniature Schnauzer