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We may disagree on a number of things, but my husband and I are in accord when it comes to dogs. We love them and can’t live without them. Over the years there’s been a succession of large dogs with whom we’ve shared our lives. But not our bed. Enter Sam, a 17-pound rough coat Russell Terrier. To equal the size of one of our Labradors would require five Sams.
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Having a small dog for the first time is a different experience. It’s like having a puppy that never grows larger. If you know how it is with puppies, then you understand the temptation to snuggle, and how that snuggling can extend until bedtime.
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You recall the old saying, Qui cum canibus concumbunt cum publicibus? Of course, you do. But you remember it as: Lie down with dogs, wake up with fleas. Fortunately, this isn’t the case with Sam. But I do wake up with an occasional stiff neck, cramped leg, or a cold tush because the dog has requisitioned my share of the blanket. So, we shall remain cozy but crowded. Anyway, who wants to fold kingsized sheets!
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