10 Dog Breeds Most People Should Avoid

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Jack Russell Terrier

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Dachshund

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Samoyed

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Bernese Mountain Dog

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French Bulldog

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Collies

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Rottweiler

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Huskies

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Shiba Inu

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Akita

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