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Shino hated dogs. He did not like any animal really. He had tried to like them when he was younger, but they did not like the bugs living under his skin. H preferred insects to anything four legged and furry. This was often a topic of dispute between him and his boyfriend and teammate Kiba. Kiba was part of the Inuzuka clan which had dogs as companions and fighting partners. His family even owned a vets office. Shino was not too fond of Kiba's partner, a large white dog named Akamaru. The dog was too friendly, even with Shino. He loved to lick his face, messing up his goggles. Kiba also loved to cuddle with Akamaru and often tried to get Shino to join him. The bug user usually managed to talk him out of it and to only cuddle with him. However, there were times when Kiba won. Laying there in Kiba's arms, nestled against Akamaru's warm side, he found that he might be able to learn to love the large dog, but only because he loves Kiba.