I know what you mean. One of my boston terriers would give people "kisses" 24/7 if you let her but the other one only gives "kisses" occassionally. My mom has 2 pugs and neither one of them ever lick. I think it just depends on the dog. Also, if you didn't get her from a pup her previous owners may have discouraged licking. I don't know those are just some guesses.