At 54 years old, I live (and sleep) alone, so it seemed natural to let "Butch" sleep with me. Keep in mind, their normal body temp is about 102 degrees, so it's NO fun in the summer time! I do have a ceiling fan over my bed, so that helps. Now I also have "Maggie", (Butch's 45 lb. girlfriend) and now it's getting quite crowded in my double "full size" bed!
BUT - I don't EVER worry about "home security" because of my loyal, protective bunk-mates and the .38 Special I keep under my mattress! (Hey - Who needs an alarm system?)
Lately, I find myself waking up in all sorts of contorted positions because each one of them prefer to be on either the upper half or lower half, so I stay "stiff and sore" most of the day because I sleep in the letter "S" (or "Z") position! Trying to move them is a chore like someone said previously! 75 lbs. or even 45 lbs. of "dead weight" is almost impossible to move from a prone position - and I weigh 190lbs !
Oddly enough, I feel truely flattered because; 1) Their love and devotion are quite obvious, 2) they accept me into their "pack" and 3) they are 100% relaxed and trusting of me. (Sort of makes me feel "closer to nature", somehow!)
Thank God that boxers are very clean dogs and don't have that typical "doggy" smell! Can't really complain about the "gas" because I usually "give as good as I get" - (especially when I've had a few beers!) Ha, ha ha!!!