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dog can be fed either the dry meal, biscuit, semi-moist
and cellophane-wrapped, or canned type of dog food. Whichever
type is selected must contain the carbohydrates, fats,
proteins, minerals, and vitamins essential for the animal's
well-being. As a rule, the cost of feeding a large dog
can be kept low by giving it the inexpensive dry meal
type.
Dogs exist in a wide range of sizes, colors, and temperaments.
Some, such as the Doberman pinscher and the German shepherd,
serve as alert and aggressive watchdogs. Others, such
as the beagle and the cocker spaniel, are playful family
pets, even though they were bred for hunting. Still others,
such as the collie and the Welsh corgi, can herd farm
or range animals. Each of the dogs just mentioned is a
purebred. A mongrel dog, however--one with many breeds
in its background--can just as easily fit into family
life.
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