You know, I never really looked at it that way before, but yes. A baby's crib *is* really like a crate! Some studies on canine intelligence have concluded that a dog's intelligence may develop to that of a 2-year-old child, so having a dog is like having a perpetual toddler in the house. That's certainly the case with miniature pinschers, as these little guys are *constantly* getting into mischief, and demanding to be cuddled like babies.
Speaking of my minpins, my latest "foster child" may be going to a new home soon. If you'd like to see a picture of her, go to this website:
www.minpinrescue.org
and either scroll down til you get to Tyra, or do a Control + F search for the name "Tyra". Isn't she a pretty little girl? :)
-- Nanaea