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Harold and Bev Set Out the Good Teapot. Their Great Dane Took a Seat Up Front.

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The lace tablecloth is out, the white teapot is full, and two delicate cups of tea are steaming on their saucers. A plate of scones with jam and a little dish of sugar cubes complete the spread. Harold and Bev lean in close behind the table, smiling warmly in their matching cream sweaters. Duke sits right in front of them, so tall that his head rises well above the table edge, his soft fawn ears flopped forward and his gentle eyes looking off to the side as though waiting politely for someone to pour his cup. A bookshelf, a houseplant, and a basket fill the bright corner of the room.

Great Danes are well known for being calm and companionable indoors, which is part of why they suit quieter households despite their size. Their height does mean that nothing on a table is truly out of reach, so teaching a solid sit, down, or place cue is especially helpful during meals. Tea itself contains caffeine, which is not safe for dogs, and scones, cream, and jam are too rich and sugary for them. If you want your dog to feel included, set out a dog-safe biscuit on a low plate of his own, so he can join the ritual without trouble.

Duke has the manners of a true gentleman, and it shows. Harold and Bev may have set the table for two, but tea time clearly works best as a party of three.

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