I have heard people say before that all dogs are good for it to be stinky and make messes. I think this is certainly an overgeneralization, to say the least. Puppies are just cute. There just isn't any way around that. On the other hand, yes, they can be quite a handful. However, most of the time, they are just asking for attention. On top of it all, they are fantastic companions and loyal to a fault.
All that to say, here are a few pictures of two of my dogs over the years.
Lacey:
And Buddy: