[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Our chihuahua/dachshund mix puppy whimpers with steadily increasing insistence if my wife or I aren't hugging, holding or cuddling him, 23 hours out of every 24... so: go figure. ;)

[sockhead]

My Yorkies insist on hugs. They wrap their arms around my neck or shoulder. Maybe more of a small dog thing, although I had an 85 pound Airedale who gave me big hugs when I returned from traveling.

There are plenty of videos of big dogs hugging veterans returning home after being deployed for long periods. Heartwarming stuff.