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When my dog Madeline Von Maddie Mats (aka Maddie), a Hungarian Vizsla, passed away a few years ago at the age of 11, our family was devastated. After all, who would ever be so loyal, loving, and forceful in getting us to exercise? That’s right. Who was going to push us to put on those sneakers every morning and evening, regardless of the weather, so that we would keep her happy? And who would reward us by following us around all day and falling asleep on top of us each night—all 70 pounds of her?