I've been terrified of dogs for my whole life. My kids love them, so I overcame my fear — now, we have a Havanese.

• 03/22/2026, 8:59 AM
• businessinsider.com

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"Isn't he the cutest?" my college roommate said, showing me an image of a Doberman peeking over a fence. "My parents got a new puppy."