he was my favourite miniature poodle
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The only right place for small dogs and other mammifers is on a spit over a slow fire, barbecue or not. Best of all if you can first marinade them for a night or two, in red wine, vinegar, bit of oil, carrots, garlic, onions, &c &c
Perhaps not the worst option for certain instructors, either [to remain on topic, even if slightly]