Arthur / Australia 
Do you have a special pet?
The question I'm answering is, do I have a special pet?
And yes, I do have a special pet, and his name is Cooper. So, Cooper is a dog that we have, and he's of the breed King Charles Cavalier. The King Charles Cavalier were bred to be companion dogs, and they have a mild temperament and are good with children, but our dog that's quite special is nothing like that.
He runs around, he pulls; he's a bit aggressive. He would jump all over you, but we don't mind because he's our special dog. Now he has white and brown fur, and this mix is usually called a Blenheim color, and he loves to eat everything. He chews different parts of the house. He'll eat your socks. But we still love him because he is our special pet.
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breed
Meaning: A specific type or group of animals with similar characteristics, especially dogs.
Examples:
- The Labrador Retriever is a popular dog breed.
- My cat is of the Siamese breed and has blue eyes.
companion dogs
Meaning: Dogs that are bred to provide company and emotional support rather than work or hunting.
Examples:
- Poodles and Pomeranians are common companion dogs.
- Companion dogs are great for people who live alone.
we don't mind
Meaning: We are okay with something; it doesn’t bother us.
Examples:
- The kids make a mess, but we don’t mind because they are having fun.
- Our dog barks a lot, but we don’t mind because he protects the house.
aggressive
Meaning: Showing strong, sometimes violent behavior.
Examples:
- Some dogs are naturally aggressive, while others are calm.
- He became aggressive when he lost the game.
runs around
Meaning: Moves quickly from place to place.
Examples:
- The children run around the playground after school.
- My dog runs around the house whenever he gets excited.
jump all over you
Meaning: To jump on someone repeatedly, often in excitement.
Examples:
- My dog will jump all over you when you enter the house.
- The kids jumped all over me when they saw I had brought gifts.
fur
Meaning: The thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, like dogs or cats.
Examples:
- My cat has soft gray fur.
- The dog’s white fur gets dirty easily.
Blenheim
Meaning: A color pattern of white and brown, commonly found in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Examples:
- Our dog has the Blenheim coloring—brown and white patches.
- Many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are Blenheim in color.
mild temperament
Meaning: A calm and gentle personality or behavior.
Examples:
- Golden Retrievers are known for their mild temperament.
- She has a mild temperament, so she rarely gets angry.
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