What is the ruling on a dog that does not guard or bark, but rather eats leftover food, remaining on the roof of the house?
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It is advisable to remove a dog that is not suitable for guarding, because its presence without need prevents angels from entering. This is based on the : "Indeed, angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or an image." This includes all types of dogs and any place referred to as a house. The dog can be replaced by raising a sheep that is given food scraps.
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