10 The Best Dogs for First Time Owners

Bernese Mountain Dog

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Bichon Frise

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Boxer

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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Golden Retriever

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Great Dane

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Labrador Retriever

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Maltese

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Mixed Breed Dogs

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Papillon

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