Thanks mate, that he is. The most loyal and giving friend I have that's for sure, no human being could possibly be like that.
he can be fast asleep or halfway through a meal, and I'll call him for a play, or a walk and he will be there in an instant, ready and willing.
There was a fascinating programme with Martin Clunes about dogs, including their ability to sense illness or distress in humans. Something I found, which has definately worked for us is that when you stroke and cuddle a dog you both release a chemical that lowers your stress and makes you feel relaxed and happier. I would definately agree with this, and my missus even more so - she swears that our dog was a life saver when she was in certain painful or upsetting stages of pregnancy and during the baby blues when our son was first born.