Specifically, this dog. At least, this is the only kind of mutt I can imagine putting up with my self-absorbed, easily distracted ways. This guy looks like he'd just take my keys and go for a walk himself if need be. I've long had the idea that if I really did take the plunge and got one, I'd also have to have a basket rigged up that could be lowered to the street from my window with the dog in it, so it could indeed walk him or herself. And I know, that's a bad attitude to have before making the big canine commitment. It'll happen someday, though, I'm sure of it. I will meet a dog who smokes a pipe and we will trot off into the sunset together.
