Dogs bred for field work tend to be longer and leaner than Labradors bred to prance around conformation shows.

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Then again, most mayors don't prance around town naked and curl up for naps in front of local businesses.

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The dogs prance around in Santa outfits from Petco, dine on doggy cakes from Three Dog Bakery, and gnaw on rawhide bones tucked into their stockings.

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It is a breathtaking display of equestrian skill and local heritage as the gauchos prance around on horseback while suited in their best traditional clothing, such as bombachas (riding pants), black leather sombreros and boots to match.

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Then he began to prance all around the hall with his head high, the bucket slapping against his chin.

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