I have 2 cats presently, but think the Llasa I had, named Maggie, is still by far, the favorite pet I've ever had. She would bark @ the mailman, I think smelling him/her b/4 she could see her! She was very devoted and stuck close to our family members (2 daughters under 10-12, @ the time). I miss her very much. Hope I'll have another chance in life to have a dog, it'll be a Llasa.