Did you not get affection as a child?

a real dog gives much more than the appearance of loyalty. This guy we lost to cancer recently would have undoubtedly died to defend my kids, wife or me. You've obviously never had a proper dog. When he found mice under the snow he would bring them to us. I feel bad for you that you've never had a real bond with a real dog.

Not that he is more important than my kids or wife in anyway but I would rather have him than 95% of the humans I've met. 100% unconditional loyalty...