A Mini for Cooper?

Called Dad in Northern Ireland to wish him a Happy Father's Day. We talked about my upcoming visit to see him later in the year.

When I told him I'd decided to hire a Mini to drive whilst there, in all sincerity he said, "I don't know about that. A Mini? That wouldn't suit Cooper at all. (His dog.) You'd better get a hatchback; that'd be much more comfortable for him."