I had a rat terrier from the age of 1 until he disappeared when I was in 3rd grade. I was devastated, and I never loved another dog until we got Sophie. I did try, though, but I just couldn't get the dog trained or really fall in love. However, since loving Sophie, I find myself looking at dogs in a completely different light. I do agree, though, that although I wanted a really little dog, Sophie is 8 lbs, and I wouldn't want one any smaller. I really don't like those teeny little things.
