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Here’s what science says.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Fwellness\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F13\u002Fcan-having-dog-boost-your-longevity-heres-what-science-says\u002F","washingtonpost.com","Emerging research suggests that dog ownership may be associated with improved human health and increased longevity by promoting companionship, activity and emotional support.","Democracy Dies in Darkness\n\n!\n\nBy \n\nI’ve had four dogs since my mid-20s — three cocker spaniels and one Jack Russell terrier — and I’ve come to believe that canines are unmatched as companions, providing faithful, unconditional love. They’re even great listeners. (My current cocker, Binx, often “cocks” his head from side to side when I’m talking with him.) 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