Waste of space.

If they were REAL, no. But since they are virtual, they are in the way....
My friend is all for them. A dog as his companion AND pet. I asked him what would happen if it died in combat (which WILL HAPPEN). He said he'd go all rage-fury and destroy whatever killed it.... Still leaves him with no dog.
I'd prefer to SUMMON a Saber-tooth with a scroll. NARUTO STYLE. XD Jk. Narutu sukz.....