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Title: My Dog, Max

I have a dog named Max. He is a golden retriever and he is two years old. Max is a big dog but he is very friendly.

Max loves to play catch with me. Whenever I throw a ball, he will run after it and bring it back to me. Sometimes, he doesn’t want to

give me the ball back because he wants to keep playing.

Max also likes to take naps. He usually takes naps on my bed or on the couch. When he is napping, he makes funny noises

and snores.

Max is a great companion. Every time I come home from school, he greets me at the door and wags his tail. He is always happy to see me.

I am glad to have Max as my pet. He brings joy and happiness to my life every day.