I would not have a dog in the states while I worked and would have to leave him/her either in the house or yard all day and then walk him/her at night. Then my experience only, the leashed dogs were much more territorial and protective and they personally frightened me.
Not fair to the dog and not workable in my busy lifestyle there. Now, here where the dogs are socialized and run the beach and swim in the sea they get lots of exercise and are not fat and lazy and seldom fight with each other. Some people don't like it, but you can't please everyone. I've had 3 dogs here and now have two that have stolen my heart.
You can't go wrong with adopting an island pot licker.

Harriette
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