Browse ›
A gray-bearded man in suspenders eats eggs and toast at a patio table while a brindle Boxer rests its chin on the edge. 5 / 23

Eggs, Toast, and Berries on the Patio. Bruno Had His Eye on One Thing.

AI imageboxerbreakfastpatio

Sunlight warms the stone patio, and breakfast is laid out on a weathered wooden table: scrambled eggs and toast on a white plate, a bowl of strawberries and blueberries, half an avocado, and a big mug of black coffee. Gus, with his glasses pushed up on his head and a wide grin in his gray beard, tears off a little corner of toast. Bruno has propped his chin right at the table's edge, tongue sneaking out for a hopeful lick, brown eyes fixed on that piece of bread. A clothesline, a blue patio chair, and a green watering can complete the easy backyard morning.

Some breakfast foods make fine occasional treats for dogs, while others are best kept on your own plate. Plain cooked eggs, a bit of plain toast, strawberries, and blueberries are generally considered safe for most healthy dogs in small amounts. Avocado is one many vets recommend avoiding, partly because of the large pit and partly because it is rich and can upset stomachs. Coffee should always stay out of reach since caffeine is harmful to dogs. Watch out for butter, bacon grease, and heavily seasoned foods too, which can cause digestive trouble. When sharing, keep portions tiny so treats do not crowd out your dog's regular balanced diet.

Gus knows exactly what he is doing, and so does Bruno. One corner of toast today, probably another tomorrow, and a breakfast tradition firmly in place.

More from this collection

All 23 →
A gray-bearded man in suspenders sits under a patchwork quilt near a stone fireplace while a brindle Boxer sits beside him.The Fire Was Crackling, the Quilt Was Warm, and Gus Felt a NudgeA gray-bearded man in suspenders knits while a brindle Boxer sits beside him tangled in loops of cream-colored yarn.Gus Kept Knitting Like Nothing Was Wrong. Then He Looked at Bruno.
A gray-bearded man in suspenders mixes cookie dough as a brindle Boxer with a flour-dusted muzzle sniffs the bowl.Gus Was Elbow Deep in Cookie Dough. Bruno's Nose Was Covered in Evidence.A gray-bearded man in suspenders sleeps in a beige recliner while a brindle Boxer naps with its head on the armrest.The Recliner Was Built for One. Bruno Did Not Read the Instructions.A gray-bearded man in suspenders sits on a porch bench beside a brindle Boxer, both gazing out at a rainy yard.The Rain Wouldn't Stop, So Gus and Bruno Found the Best Seat to Watch ItA gray-bearded man in a cap and suspenders fishes from a wooden dock while a brindle Boxer rests its chin on the rail.Not a Single Fish Was Biting. Gus Was Grinning Anyway.