I am an animal lover by nature, but my yorkies are like my children! Even my skin kids get jealous over the way I treat my babies.
My husband was always a "big dog" guy- we raised Boxers for years. But once he experienced life with a yorkie, he will never be the same! He treats them just like children also. (this just cracks me up...) he will refer to himself as "daddy" when talking to them!
I find that so funny and endearing at the same time. To hear such a manly-man baby talking a dog! He even does that in front of other people- now that is a serious case of puppy- love!!!