In times of newborn “drought” like the current one – the birth rate in Argentina has fallen by 40% in the last decade – anyone who watches certain strollers strolling through Recoleta – a quarter of the old people, if there is one – to admire the new Argentines and congratulate their parents, will be surprised when, instead of a delicate baby, they discover that their place is taken by not one, but two cusquitos. Some are already turning around with tiny dogs or those flat-faced ugly guys who breathe badly and get upset.
The big news now is that the trend of having more than one dog is on the rise, whether they are walking alone or with their owners.
Be careful when you go out and see this strange phenomenon with your own eyes. It’s not easy to keep two dogs on a leash. If they are small or even medium sized, it can be manageable, but when it comes to large dogs, mastering the pulling of each one requires not only strength but also great moderation.
Why two? They claim that this is so that they can play and keep each other company, especially those who must remain locked alone in their homes while their masters go to work.
Here’s the thing: kids, none. Dogs, two.
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