John, what goes into a "Ganaraskan"? Or, is it an old breed from a different country? I'm totally unfamiliar with it. I have to admit, I am a little jealous of you all having dogs. Until two years ago, when our last dog (a sixteen year old) had to be put down, I'd been without a dog for only four years of my life, and Phil never. A friend brings her 6 pound (quiet) Chihuahua here and puts him on my lap, but even that weight is too much for more than a short time. No muscle left for padding. It's wonderful that Chewie can go to work with you as your therapy dog. He is so cute. "Beats anti-depression medicine paws down" is great. Did you need to train him, or did he come to you already trained?