I talk to so many people since I got Snickers. (Mostly because tourists are more likely to ask someone with a dog for directions, but also kids that want to know if they can “pet the puppy” and even the random Shiba owner or enthusiast that we run into.)
Tonight, as Snick sat in one of his favorite people watching spots, I had a conversation with a nice Japanese lady. She came over to say hello to Snick. She was familiar with Shibas, but when I asked if she’d ever had one, it turned out that she has a Labrador Retriever in Japan. I thought it was sort of nifty that she has a dog from North America in Asia and I have a dog from Asia in North America.
That’s all… I know I’ve been MIA for a couple weeks, but I’ve really had so much going on. I’ll be back. I promise. 
I used to have a friend who disliked walking with Wolf and me because so many people would stop to say “Oh, what a beautiful dog!” or ask me what breed is he, is he a mini-husky, etc., etc.
…she didn’t like that she was no longer the center of attention…which would explain why I say, “used to have a friend”.
When Shubi was alive I would take her every where. I took her to Germany 4 times, Italy once and all over the good old USA. People LOVED her and she LOVED people. I never felt alone when Shubi was by my side. When she passed, I heard from people all over the world who shared in my grief.
Yes, there are pooches who are just goodwill ambassadors. Those are the special ones.