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The First Snow Came Down Overnight. Grandma Made Sure Her Dog Saw Every Flake.

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Outside the window, snow has blanketed the fence, the bushes and the bare trees, and Pewter needs a better view. Grandma Doris has hoisted all of him up in her arms, sweater sleeves wrapped around his middle, and she is beaming with delight. Pewter has planted his front paws on the window ledge and is staring out with focused amber eyes, ears perked as far as Weimaraner ears can perk. A striped dish towel hangs nearby, and the soft winter light gives the whole kitchen corner a hushed, glowing feel.

Many dogs love snow, and watching it fall can be just as fascinating to them as playing in it. When it is time to head outside, a few winter habits help. Short-coated breeds like the Weimaraner can get cold quickly, so a dog coat may be useful for longer outings. Salt and de-icing chemicals on sidewalks can irritate paws and are not safe to lick, so wiping feet after walks is a good idea. Antifreeze is especially dangerous to pets, so any spills in garages or driveways should be cleaned up right away. Snowballs that build up between toes can be trimmed or melted off gently.

A word of caution for the humans, too: lifting a big dog can strain the back, so many owners prefer a sturdy step or a window seat the dog can climb onto by itself.

Still, some views are worth the effort. Pewter is clearly memorizing every snowflake, and Doris is enjoying his face even more than the snow.

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