Going to the dogs

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I've seen a lot of dogs here. There is a park near the neighborhood bus stop and there is a lot of people there with their dogs. Seeing I a lot of dogs isn't a big deal. What surprises me is that every single dog I've seen has been a pure breed. Where are the mutts? Is there some ordinance against them? Or are pure breeds less expensive here than in the states?

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