[Mariner]

"A fundamental transition point in human development".

Oh, and fundamental to canine development as well. It was and has been a synergistic association.

Dogs got food, warmth and protection too.

And music.

And BACON! :)

[The Antiyuppie]

I get a kick out of how my dogs have to do absolutely nothing, sleep on a $2000 mattress, and are kept warm or cool while we go out and work for them. They owe the hard work of their ancestors a lot - but then again, we owe ours a lot, too.