A group of seven-year-old children all shouted out the phrase when asked what language they used to speak to their dog, during a brief exchange with Education Minister Evarist Bartolo yesterday. Holding the Dogs Trust mascot, Macey, the white Maltese-mix lap dog, a foundation spokeswoman told the young students from the Għargħur primary school that dogs required commitment and patience and were a hefty financial commitment.

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