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A red and white Border Collie puppy wears a cream knit reindeer sweater in a warm living room with a lit tree. 21 / 21

A Border Collie Puppy Put On His Reindeer Sweater and Sat Up Straight

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With soft brown eyes and a fluffy red-and-white coat, a Border Collie puppy sits in a cream knit sweater decorated with a reindeer and red snowflakes. Its ears flop at the tips, and its chest is bright white. A lamp throws a warm glow over the living room, where a tree twinkles in the corner, a teddy bear and a rope toy sit in a basket, and a pile of books and shoes rest on the wooden floor.

Border Collies are famously smart, energetic herding dogs, and a puppy of this breed needs lots of mental and physical exercise. Games, training, and puzzle toys all help keep a Border Collie from inventing its own entertainment, such as herding the kids or chasing shadows. They tend to be sensitive and eager to please, so positive training works well. If you dress a dog in a sweater, make sure it fits well, moves freely, and comes off if the dog seems uncomfortable.

We will call this clever little model Scout. He seems proud of his reindeer, and his bright eyes are fixed on the camera. A well-dressed puppy in the glow of a lamp and a tree makes a pretty holiday picture. In a few minutes he will probably be off chasing a ball, but for now he stays, and the room is brighter for it.

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