Kfamr, you are so right, I think its how you treat a dog. I have always had Chihuahuas, Rottweilers, and Dobermans, and they all seemed loyal. We put our hearts and souls into these dogs, and seem to shape their personalities with our own, don't you think so? It is how you treat them, if you treat them with love and loyalty yourself, then thats what you get in return.
By the way I seen one of yours made Pet of the day. Congratulations to you and your special friend.