Loyal, independent, not yappy, steady, intelligent, easy to take care of, and medium-sized? I can make you a great deal on a used Chihuahua. Young man, what do I have to do to put you into a new dog this very evening? (You may now know this line, but people who've interacted with used car salesmen will.)

Seriously, I couldn't really let her go, but there are medium, steady, yapless, nice dogs to be had. Just look at this face. . . .