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The First Snow of the Year Started Falling, and Moose Needed a Closer Look

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Outside the old window, a fresh blanket of snow covers the yard and frosts the bare branches in pale blue light. Inside, Grandma Edie stands close behind Moose, wrapping her arms around him in her navy quilted vest and gray sweater. The big Saint Bernard has propped his front paws up on the window ledge to get a better look, his ears perked and his gaze fixed on the snowy world beyond the glass. Warm golden light from inside spills across their faces, while frost gathers along the windowsill.

Saint Bernards are famously associated with snow. The breed's roots trace back to the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps, where these dogs worked alongside the monks of the local hospice and helped find travelers caught in winter storms. Their thick, dense coats and sturdy build help them handle cold well, and many still love a romp in fresh powder. Even so, winter care matters. Ice can build up between paw pads, road salt and de-icers can irritate feet, and some de-icing products are harmful if licked. A quick rinse and towel-dry of the paws after a snowy walk keeps them comfortable.

There is a childlike thrill in watching the first snow come down, no matter how many winters you have seen. Grandma Edie and Moose look equally enchanted. The snow can wait until morning; right now, the view from the window is perfect.

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