I'm a real dog person!  I especially love Basset Hounds with their long ears!
I love dogs too! They were the first species to be domesticated. 
Really?  I didn't know that!  That's probably why they are such a popular pet!
Yes, and because they have been associated with humans so long, they are uniquely attuned to human behavior and are able to thrive on starch rich diets that other canid species can not.
I know that a lot of senior citizens love to own a dog because it keeps them company in their golden years
Yes, they are man's best friend for sure! I have a shih tzu and a toy poodle I love dearly.
That's awesome!  Toy poodles are so cute!  Do the shih tzu and poodle get along?
Oh yes! It took awhile for the poodle to get used to the tzu but once they got acclimated, they became best friends!
Do the two dogs eat the same type of food, or do they each have their own favorites?
They both eat natural cooked meals that I make for them every day. I don't have kids, so I treat them like they're my children