I'm a noob to dogs...the family dogs have consisted of a GSD, a mixed blonde lab, and now a border collie/Texas Blue heeler. So we've had a mix of dogs we've cared for, but I've never cared for a dog of my own...I've got my cat, and I won't get a dog of my own until she passes...I'm not much of a multiple-pet person, it gets really hard to care for so many animals...Evy the cat is my main responsibility, make sure my fish gets food, and occasionally take the dog for a walk. But I've got school that takes up all of my time, so I don't have the time for multiple pets.