I have 9 grandkids, ages ranging in 1 1/2 to 9 yrs. Teeka loves to greet them when they come over. I don't allow them to carry her around for fear of her jumping or falling. They have to sit, preferably on the floor! She prefers for them to play with the toys w/her. She always wants to give kisses, too. I wonder if they like kids because they are smaller in size and active! Maybe they just instinctively know that kids like to play!