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Martha Terry

RARE PHOTOS: 32 worst things about owning a dog | Vintage Vibes

Line-up of dogs: what are the worst things about owning a dog.

Considering a furry friend but want to know the worst things about owning a dog? Look no further. Dogs are the most popular pets in many countries, including the US, UK and Australia. Man’s best friend has so many wonderful and endearing characteristics, whether as a family pet, a working dog, a therapy dog or a guardian, so it‘s no surprise they top the bill. 

However, dog ownership is not all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a massive responsibility and commitment, and there are times when most dog owners will ask, “Remind me whose idea it was to get a dog?”. They’re messy, hairy, slobbery, noisy, and the list goes on – we forgive them all of these. But arguably the worst thing about dogs is that after little more than a decade, one day they die. Whatever their faults, this is by far their worst.

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