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Introduction to Dogs
  • Description of Dogs
    • What Size Are Most Dogs?
    • How Long Do Dogs Live?
    • How Do Dogs Stay Warm or Cool?
    • Do Dogs Have the Same Senses as People?
    • How Do Dogs Walk and Run?
    • Will a Dog’s Nails Scratch Me?
    • Is Dog Hair Like Human Hair?
    • How Many Teeth Does a Dog Have?
    • How Do Dogs Digest Food?
    • Why Do Dogs Sometimes "Scoot" on the Ground?
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