Oh, I love how dogs become such a big part of families! They both look so loved :). I totally get you on the shedding, we have a German shepherd, it seems like as soon as I get done sweeping/vacuuming I look down and it needs to be done again, haha! But he's the biggest sweetheart
Is Tibult a husky? My in laws have a husky, she doesn't do well with commands but she does know how to say "I love you", the kids go over there and say "I love you" to her and she answers back! They think it's the coolest thing ever :)