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Grandpa Went Out to Shovel the Snow. Copper Found the Best Spot in the Driveway.

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Fresh snow has buried the driveway, and Harold is out with his shovel early, bundled in his red plaid flannel, work gloves, and glasses. He bends over the blade, scraping a path down the concrete, and pauses to grin at his dog. Copper has made himself comfortable right in the middle of the snowbank, lying with his front legs stretched out, mouth open in a joyful pant, his fluffy coat sprinkled with powder. Behind them stand a beige house with a garage door, a mailbox post, bare shrubs, and a quiet suburban street covered in white.

Border Collies were bred to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, and many of them absolutely love snow. Their weather-resistant double coat keeps them warm, but winter still brings a few hazards. Ice-melt products and road salt can irritate paw pads and upset the stomach if licked off, so wiping paws after outdoor time is a good habit. Packed snow can form ice balls between toes, and trimming that fur helps. Antifreeze is sweet-tasting and extremely toxic to dogs, so spills in driveways or garages should be cleaned right away. For seniors, shoveling can be hard work, so taking it slow and resting often is wise.

Harold's driveway will get cleared eventually, though Copper may undo some of the work. Neither of them seems to mind. A snowy morning with a happy dog is a pretty good way to start the winter.

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