10.  Thought the house was too orderly

 9.  Never did like having a full night sleep

 8.  Wanted my Vet to get a new BMW

 7.  Thought the furniture looked too nice

 6.  Love the sounds of puppies in the morning, noon, afternoon, evening, midnight, pre-dawn, etc.

 5.  Garden and backyard needed renovations, and didn't want
  to pay a gardener.

 4.  Neighbors didn't complain enough

 3.  Kids weren't enough of a challenge

 2.  If you can train & show one dog, why not ten

 1.  Wanted to see if spouse really meant those vows