when dave or i mention how many dogs we have, more often than not, the response is “i would have that many if i could.” guess what people, you can. it takes a little change of lifestyle, of course, but you too can make it happen. we have lived in a smaller house with ¼ acre yard and a larger house with 5 acres with the same amount of dogs. the main difference i see is with the ¼ acre yard you work to keep weight off and with the 5 acres you work to keep weight on. just a little something to chew on...