Dear Dockjock,
Yes, sadly most CX pilots don't have backyards and dogs.
But, after a few years of sacrifice in HKG most of them buy
huge backyards in YVR when they take basings there.
It's okay to crow about your lifestyle, but realise that most
CX pilots will own several large backyards before you finish
paying the mortgage on your first.
Enjoy cleaning up after your dog, I prefer cats.
AC 1, CX several