Dogs are a big responsibility. They are not low-maintenance pets. In fact, adopting a dog is as close to the level of responsibility of raising a human toddler as it gets, and it's just as messy.

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On the other hand, there are some dog breeds that appear low-maintenance, tough and self-sufficient, but shed their fur like crazy, requiring hours of grooming and vacuuming every week.