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ladies and Gentlemen let's take a moment
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to talk about a breed that might look
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like a fluffy little angel but is more
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like a furry little demon the Lessa opso
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now before you get all Misty eyed over
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their adorable faces and long flowing
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coats let me give you 12 reasons why
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owning one of these Charming little
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beasts might not be the best idea one
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grooming a full-time commitment first
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off let's talk about grooming if you
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think brushing your hair is a hassle try
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grooming a Lessa so these dogs have long
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luxurious coats that require daily
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brushing to prevent matting if you skip
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a day congratulations you've just turned
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your dog into a walking Tumbleweed
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you'll spend more time grooming than
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actually enjoying your pet and don't
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even get me started on bath time it's
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like trying to wash a mop that doesn't
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want to be washed two shedding the furry
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tsunami now let's discuss shedding you
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might think that because they have long
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hair they don't shed much
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wrong they shed like they're auditioning
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for the great fur Escape you'll find
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Lessa opso hair in your food on your
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clothes and probably in places you
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didn't even know existed like your
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coffee cup if you're not ready to
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embrace a life where lint rollers are
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your best friend think twice before
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bringing one home three barking the
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vocal performer let's get into their
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personalities LESA opos are known for
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being vocal very vocal they bark at
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everything the man mailman the
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neighbor's cat the wind If It Moves or
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makes noise they're barking at it if you
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enjoy peace and quiet forget it your
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neighbors will know when it's lunchtime
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because your Lessa opso will announce it
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like it's breaking news four
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stubbornness the independent thinker now
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let's talk training if you think you can
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easily train a Lessa opso think again
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these dogs are as stubborn as they come
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they have minds of their own and will
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test your patience like no other you
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might as well be trying to convince a
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cat to take a bath it's just not
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happening prepare for some serious
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negotiation skills if you want them to
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listen five health issues a vet's best
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friend let's not forget about health
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concerns Lessa obos can be prone to
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various health issues like hip dysplasia
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and eye problems this means that while
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you're busy cleaning up their fur and
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dealing with their stubbornness you'll
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also need to budget for vet visits that
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will make your wallet cry louder than
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your dog when it sees the vet six
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separation anxiety the clingy companion
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these dogs are known for their
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attachment issues leave them alone for
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too long and they'll turn your house
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into a demolition sight out of sheer
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boredom and anxiety if you're not ready
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for a furry shadow that follows you
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everywhere yes even into the bathroom
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then maybe consider adopting a rock
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instead seven exercise needs the
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Energizer Bunny LESA opos might be small
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but they have energy levels that could
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put Olympic athletes to shame they need
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regular exercise if you think letting
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them out in the backyard for 5 minutes
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is enough think again they require daily
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walks and playtime to burn off their
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energy otherwise they'll find creative
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ways to entertain themselves and trust
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me you won't like what they come up with
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eight size confusion let's talk size
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Lessa opos may be small but they have
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big personalities they'll take over your
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couch like they own the place and expect
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you to cater to their every whim if
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you're not ready to share your space
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with a dog that thinks it's the ruler of
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the household reconsider this breed nine
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food consumption a bottomless pit and
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then there's food these little guys can
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eat like they're preparing for
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hibernation you'll find yourself
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spending more on highquality dog food
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than on your own groceries if budgeting
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is not your strong suit prepare for some
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serious Financial adjustments 10 chasing
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instincts the hunter within let sa opos
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were bred as guard dogs this means they
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have strong instincts to chase anything
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that moves if you have smaller pets or
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live near Wildlife be prepared for some
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serious chaos when they spot something
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that triggers their prey drive you might
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just end up with a dog that thinks it
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can take on anything from squirrels to
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unsuspecting joggers 11 messy eaters
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let's not forget about Meal Time these
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dogs can be messy eaters their long fur
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acts like a sponge when they drink water
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or eat food prepare for splashes and
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Spills everywhere you'll need to keep
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towels handy just to clean up after them
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12 long-term commitment finally let's
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discuss commitment owning a Lessa opso
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means signing up for at least 12 years
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of furry chaos are you ready for years
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filled with shedding barking
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stubbornness and all the delightful
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messes they bring if not maybe it's time
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to reconsider your options so there you
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have it 12 solid reasons why owning a
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Lessa opso might not be the best idea
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unless you're ready for the Wild Ride
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these adorable yet demanding companions
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bring into your life thank you very much