If I could have a dog

Lap dog to keep me company while the Geezer is at the race track with the stupid race car.

I've had four dogs in my life:
Muffin - an American Eskimo, but back then they were called Spitz
Bumper - the best dog ever, poodle terrier mutt
Riley - Westie; run over by the Houston school bus (Mr. McClarey)
Peekaboo - American Eskimo

Bumper: the perfect dog. He died in 1987 and I still miss him.

What's the point of a lap dog if it isn't cuddley?

American Eskimos shed like crazy; I'm not going through that again. Good thing there is a web site for non-shedding dogs. It is bookmarked for future use.

Although it needs to be sweet; it also has to have enough gumption to play with the Hubband. He likes to rough house a bit and expects the dog to play back.

Sounds perfect; but too expensive. Plus I believe in adopting from shelters. Although they don't often have smaller dogs.

Would actually be better for us at this time because they can be litter trained. But I'm allergic and the Geezer would kill a cat anyway. (not really, he just likes to say that) (I think).