Identify the Type of Fallacy in the Following Passage

question 78

Essay

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"Melinda has two dachshunds who lived to be over 15, so when she recommended a diet for Jobie, my Doberman, I figured she knew what she was talking about."

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Definitions:

Opponent-Process Theory

A theory that explains how humans perceive colors as opposing pairs, suggesting the visual system interprets color in an antagonistic way.

Timbre

(TAM-burr) The distinctive quality of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and loudness.

Distinct Quality

A distinct quality refers to a characteristic or trait that sets something apart from others in a pronounced, clear way.

Incus

A small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, which plays a role in transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear.