HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAAA!!!!!!You should have said you have a black Dobe at home, but he's recuperating from surgery--he had holes drilled into his skull to help relieve the pressure and he's been affectionate ever since. At that point, you should have smiled and walked away. I'd love to be a fly on the wall during his next conversation when he repeats what you said in absolute seriousness.
That's AWESOME!!!!