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42 Reasons Dogs Will Always Be Better Than Cats

This is why everyone should be a dog person.

1. Because this is how dogs sometimes go down the steps.

2. And this is how they sometimes hop up them.

3. Because playing catch with dogs is always fun.

4. And you never know what they're going to do.

5. They can turn into burritos...

6. Teach babies how to crawl...

7. Get the mail...

8. Guard the house...

9. Put on a show...

10. Or just wait for you to play with them.

11. And sometimes they don't even need you.

12. Sometimes all it takes is an egg...

13. A sunny day...

14. A trampoline...

15. Or a mirror.

16. Dogs also work together...

17. Make having to run errands more enjoyable...

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18. And help you see the world from a new perspective.

19. Dogs also have incredible patience.

20. And put up with a ton of crap.

21. Even when their excitement is almost too much to handle...

22. Which means you can pretty much do whatever you want with them.

23. Because at the end of the day, dogs are almost always happy.

24. And you can tell when they're having a good time.

25. And it doesn't take much, either.

26. Sometimes it's just the sound of the ocean...

27. A good beat...

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28. Snow being shoveled at them...

29. Their own leg...

30. Or literally just sand.

31. And sure, sometimes dogs need a little attention...

32. And are a bit clumsy at times...

33. But it's all pretty entertaining.

34. And when it comes down to it, dogs are really just simple creatures.

35. They're loving...

36. Friendly...

37. (Even with other animals)

38. And they'll be there for you when you need them the most.

39. They'll help calm your nerves when you go to the dentist...

40. Make your life more comfortable...

41. And give you the best good-bye you've ever had.

42. Because as long as you love them, a dog will be your best friend for life.

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