To pledge fealty, one must first know what it is, my lord. Thus, although a dog might be loyal in an unreflective fashion, it can never give you fealty. You are surrounded by dogs, my lord, and I am not one.
I see. Well, dogs must eat.
Decios mei com pid ammoltos et decio pis tiu ess Tell me who you walk with, and I'll tell you who you are.