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Did Thomas Jefferson have a dog?

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Thomas Jefferson's Pets

Thomas Jefferson was known as a man who valued his privacy, however, he kept many pets during his lifetime. For instance, he had a number of pet mockingbirds during his time as president. Jefferson had three dogs including a terrier named Sweet Lips, and a Newfoundland named New Purchase

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Yes, Thomas Jefferson had several dogs throughout his life. Some of the breeds he owned include Briards, Dalmatians, and Greyhounds. He was known to be an animal lover and even wrote a letter expressing his affection for his Briard, Buzzy.

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