It's said that Canis lupus familiaris is Homo sapiens' best friend, but it's a relationship in which the dog has the upper paw. The typical tail-wagger need not work for a living, as his man provides him with food, housing, veterinary care, toys and other necessities and comforts of life. Caring for a canine is a dirty job, too. No dog ever cleaned up the bathroom after his man. Asked to describe the life of a man in one word, most dogs will acknowledge it is rough.

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