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Bailey's Best Christmas
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Dog
By Melody Carlson Fun fact: Visitors to Kent, England, can visit the Dog Collar Museum at Leeds Castle, which contains more than 100 dog collars dating as far back as the 15th century. I will never forget our Labrador Retriever's sixth Christmas. Our sweet Bailey was solidly built, with a shiny chocolate-colored coat and a happy smile. Adored by family and friends for his gentle disposition, he was the kind of dog that liked everyone. Useless as a watchdog, we always joked that if a burglar intruded, Bailey would just wag his tail and lead him to the silver. Like any beloved child, Bailey had his own Christmas stocking. Nothing fancy, but it was always filled with some special treats for Christmas -- usually something to chew on and a plush doggy toy, although most of the doggy toys seemed to go missing eventually. (Keep reading)  
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