Beautiful dogs you have. I love big dogs, Labrador retrievers are my favourite breed and German Shepherds. But I must admit that I love my mongrel dog, she is so smart! And we have such a beautiful bond.
Yes, it's a way of life. And they become very close family, very dear, indispensable.
I recently saw something on Instagram that made me laugh, it said that if you have low self-esteem you definitely can't have a cat! hahaha... better have a dog who will always be focused on you and for whom you will be the most important and unique thing hahaha.....