I've long suspected dogs of being much smarter than people; I was even certain they could speak, but there was only some kind of stubbornness in them. They're extraordinary politicians: they notice every human step.

Nikolai Gogol
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Dogs are known for their loyalty. They will never leave you until you are ready to leave them, and they will always do what you ask of them. However, we don't always know how smart our dogs really are. We can't communicate with them, and it is difficult to read their facial expressions.

However, we can be sure of one thing: they know when we're tired and need a break. When we stop and take a nap, they know something is wrong and come to us with their tails wagging.

Source: The Collected Tales Of Nikolai Gogol

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