Irish personalities remind us puppies aren't just for Christmas

It’s often this time of year that as we curl up in front of the fire on a cold winter’s night, we imagine ourselves with a furry friend to snuggle — a real life companion and best friend in the form of a dog. And thanks to Hollywood films, most dog lovers have dreamed of being handed a box with airholes on Christmas morning and opening it to find a beautiful puppy wearing a bow.