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True love: According to a survey of 24,000 people in 23 countries, 21 percent of adults would rather smooch their pet than their spouse on Valentine’s Day. Least likely to choose non-human companionship: the French, of course.
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  Unlikely friends
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Top 10 dog breeds
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  Top dogs of all time
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