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Living with a Dalmatian is to live with a loveable clown. A dog who weighs between 25kg and 35kg but considers themselves to be a lapdog. A dog who greets you at every turn with a wagging tail (move a

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There are lots of things we need to think about when we take a dog into our homes, to make sure that our new pup will be able to fit healthily and happily into our family and lifestyle, says Carolyn Menteith

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