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Grandpa Reads the Paper Extra Slowly Now. There's a Very Good Reason.

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The newspaper is folded open to the middle pages, and Earl reads it slowly, peering down through the morning light from the window. His plaid shirt is buttoned to the collar, his overalls are worn soft, and his reading pace is relaxed. Across his lap lies Peanut, sound asleep, her chin resting on his knee and her paws tucked beneath her, the long silky fur on her ears spilling over his leg. A mug of coffee, a tissue box, and a set of keys sit on the side table, and family photos and a basket of yarn fill the background.

Yorkies were once popular companion dogs in Victorian England, often carried and kept close by their owners, and that lap-loving tradition continues today. Their small size makes them ideal for curling up on a person, and many seem happiest there. For older owners, a small lap dog can be a source of warmth and comfort during quiet hours. It is still a good idea to make sure a small dog has its own comfortable bed, and to watch out when standing up, since a dozing Yorkie can slide off a lap unexpectedly. Gently waking them first, or lifting them down, prevents any tumbles.

Earl turns the pages carefully so he won't wake her. The news can wait for the slow reader. For now, the most important thing in the room is the small, warm dog dreaming away on his knee.

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