For starters, you know it’s impossible to take a bad photo of them

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But you also know how easy it is to take a goofy photo of them

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Cause boy are they goofy

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They’re crazy athletic

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And you know they’re always ready to play

A photo posted by Nell the Punk Cocker (@busy_doggie) on Aug 6, 2016 at 7:10am PDT

You always know you can trust them around kids (of all species)

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No, for real.

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And you’re all too familiar with their masterful camouflage skills 

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You can always count on them to spend a day outdoors with you

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And know they’ll never leave your side

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