Perfect pet

Horatio Fogg’s mechanical dogs
have lithium batteries and solid brass cogs;
can outrun a greyhound on hurdles or flats;
are harmless to postmen but terrify cats;
don’t moult, don’t mess, don’t scratch, whine or beg;
won’t practice their mating technique on your leg;
have adjustable volume with tone and mute functions;
come complete with easy to follow instructions.

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