Holy Shih-Tzu, Bernie! I knew I liked you for a reason. I've wanted a Norwegian Elkhound since I was about 8. I have one now, and that description is spot on, except for the bit about dirty habits. Thor loves my kids and even my cats. However, he eats dirty diapers if he can get to them.
Me, I am a Great Dane:
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Pay the Danegeld and you'll never get rid of me.
Warrrreagl:
Xoltos are the Aztec War Dog - Sort of like a giant chihuahua with a good attitude. Not to be despised (though perhaps to be mocked.)
Cervantes:
Salukis are also called Arabian Greyhounds. They are the second fastest (after greyhounds) dogs in the world. Little high strung, though.