I'm mildly allergic to dogs, which growing up meant never being able to rub my face in a puppy's fur or use them as a pillow.
Then I had a boyfriend who was also allergic to most dogs, and we adopted a shih tzu, whose long hair doesn't trigger hives and sneezing.
And, guys, I discovered the sheer joy of smooshing my hands and face into that hairy little pup. I missed out on so much smooshing.