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A grandpa in a cap and overalls picks a red apple as a small Yorkshire Terrier sniffs fallen apples in the grass. 2 / 37

Grandpa Was Picking the Best Apples. His Yorkie Found Them on the Ground.

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One hand reaches up for a ripe red apple while Earl keeps a curious eye on the ground. Under the branches, Peanut has her nose buried in a little cluster of fallen fruit, sniffing intently at an apple almost as big as her head. Earl wears a faded ball cap, glasses, and a plaid flannel under his overalls, and the orchard around them is full of heavy branches, scattered apples in the grass, and a weathered wooden fence in the distance.

Many dogs are drawn to the sweet smell of fallen fruit, and small breeds like Yorkies are no exception. Apple flesh without the core or seeds can be a crunchy occasional snack for many dogs, cut into tiny pieces for a small mouth. The seeds, stems, and leaves are best avoided, and windfall apples that are starting to rot can ferment and upset a dog's stomach. For a toy-sized dog, even a modest amount of a new food can cause tummy trouble, so it pays to offer only a bite or two. Orchards may also be treated with sprays, so keeping a small dog close is wise. Talk to your vet if anything seems off afterward.

Earl is gathering apples for a pie, and Peanut is doing her own careful quality inspection below. With her nose on the job, no apple in the grass is going unexamined.

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