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A grandma in glasses and a cream cardigan sips coffee on porch steps while a white Bulldog sits pressed against her knees. 8 / 25

Grandma Bea Sat Down With Her First Cup of Coffee. Dumpling Squeezed In Between Her Knees.

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The wooden porch steps are cool and a little weathered in the gray morning light, and Grandma Bea has settled onto them with a big ceramic mug of coffee. She wears a cream cable-knit cardigan over a pale blue shirt, glasses perched on her nose as she takes a slow sip. Dumpling sits right between her knees, his broad white body pressed against her legs and his brown leather collar loose around his thick neck. His droopy eyes gaze off toward the yard with a look of quiet, sleepy contentment. A potted plant, a pair of garden gloves, and some old shoes sit on the step beside them.

Bulldogs love routine and closeness, and a slow morning ritual like this one suits them perfectly. They are generally a low-energy breed that does well with a calm daily rhythm: a short walk, breakfast, and plenty of time to lounge near their favorite people. Cool mornings are ideal for outdoor time, since Bulldogs are sensitive to heat. Their adorable facial folds need regular care, so gently wiping and drying the wrinkles every day or so helps prevent irritation. And as always, keep coffee out of reach, since caffeine is harmful to dogs.

There is no rush on mornings like this. The coffee is warm, the yard is quiet, and a sturdy friend is leaning in close. For Grandma Bea and Dumpling, the day can wait until the mug is empty.

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