1. He deals with you taking an unlimited amount of pictures of him. All. The. Time.
2. Sometimes he even poses for those pictures.
3. He loves traveling with you to all places, even if it's just a trip to the gas station down the street.
4. He actually makes the best adventure companion ever.
5. He has opinions of his own and isn't afraid to share them (such as when he doesn't like a particular toy you bought that was overpriced at PetSmart).
6. He lets you squeeze him on occasion..