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I think fish are far more appropriate, since at that age it's really going to be your pet (read: responsibility) and you might as well get something that is low-maintenance. Of course it's not fuzzy or touchable, but still pretty.

Stuffed animals are great at that age, though. Why not get her a stuffed animal doggie? MUCH easier to take care of. Unless, of course, you WANT a dog, and the responsibility... and you have the time to take care of it (the kid won't do it).

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