This proverb means that anything can seem valuable when it is connected to a person we love. The example of a dog is used to demonstrate that even an animal, often looked down upon, gains significance if it belongs to a beloved person. The equivalent in English could be: ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ or ‘Love alters the value of things’. This proverb emphasizes how emotional attachment to objects is influenced by our affection for the people associated with them.