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10 Things That Happen When Your Grandchild Is A Dog

By Anna Swartz

Published on 5/21/2015 at 5:17 PM

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At first you thought you wanted a human grandchild ... but you quickly realized that having a granddog is a lot of fun.

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Now you can't stop telling strangers about your furry grandchild.

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You call your kids all the time to ask how the housebreaking is going.

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You're getting used to holiday cards that look like this.

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You get a little too excited when your kids ask you to babysit the granddog.

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And you might have gone a little over the top for your granddog's birthday ...

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Even if your granddog isn't the most photogenic pup around, you're still always happy to see him.

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You don't mind that family vacations are suddenly centered around the granddog.

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You're pretty sure that your granddog is the smartest puppy around.

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But as cute as your granddog is ... you think she might need a little playmate.

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