The reason a dog is considered man's best friend is because he wags his tail and not his tongue

My niece Phoebedog is the greatest creature in the world.

Yesterday when I saw her, she leapt three feet in the air from excitement. Three feet! I can't even jump that high.

Then, she proceeded to make the loudest 'Phoebedog noises' ever -- these usually consist of a cross between howling and attempting to speak. I'm convinced that she's going to be speaking in English the next time I see her.

Dana and Steve -- I love your dog. She makes me happy.