[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Britster

Is it a requirement that your current or future significant other loves your CURRENT dogs?

Meaning, not in any future dogs you may buy together, but if you had dog(s) before you met your spouse.

Would this be a deal-breaker in a future relationship or has it been one in a current/past one? Does a future SO only have to like or tolerate your dog(s), not love them? Would a non-dog-savvy person be someone you're uninterested in as a SO?

I know, for me, Jackson and I are a package deal. He wouldn't have to love him AS much as I do, obviously, but I don't think just 'tolerating' him would be enough. He would have to appreciate that I am into training, agility, and respect that as my hobby and obviously treat Jackson well. I don't think I could ever be with a non-dog lover.

In my opinion yes. If they don't it could cause friction in your relationship.