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Got a puppy for Christmas? How big is your wallet?

Got a puppy for Christmas? How big is your wallet?
Looks at those eyes! Puppies capture even the hardest of hearts. (Image: NZME)
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By Tom CorriganWho’s a good boy? We ranked which dog breeds are a wallet’s best friend.The wagging tail, the companionship, the unconditional love. It’s not easy to put a price on man’s best friend, so we looked at data on the cost of ownership and a range of objectively desirable traits across dozens of dog breeds to determine which pup gives the best bark for your buck.Our cost-effective champion: the rat terrier.Bred to keep rodent infestations in check, the rat terrier comes out on top due to its 15-year average life...

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