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Holiday Dogs

Plan before getting a dog for Christmas

The image of a beautiful, perfectly coiffed puppy emerging from a box wrapped in Christmas paper to the delight of children and parents is a tempting one — and one animal experts say should be avoided.

Whether the pup is adopted from a shelter or bought from a breeder or store, a dog as a holiday present can be a recipe for disappointment.

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