A Fresh Pie Was Cooling on the Table, and Someone Was Bundled Up Right Beside It
Few things look cozier than this. A tricolor Bernese Mountain Dog puppy sits bundled in a chunky orange knit blanket, only its fluffy head and two white-tipped front paws peeking out. Its black coat, rusty eyebrows, and bright white blaze frame a pair of soft brown eyes gazing up with sleepy contentment. Right beside it on the wooden table rests a golden, freshly baked pie with a crimped crust. Farther back, a bowl holds two little painted pumpkins, a dish towel lies crumpled near a set of keys, and late afternoon sunlight slips through the window blinds.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are large, gentle working dogs from Switzerland, known for their calm, affectionate nature and their beautiful tricolor coats. Puppies grow quickly, so it is important to follow your vet's advice on feeding and exercise to support healthy joints. Holiday baking is worth keeping out of reach too. Plain cooked pumpkin is often fine for dogs in small amounts, but pumpkin pie usually contains sugar, rich dairy, and spices such as nutmeg, which can upset or even harm a dog. Some recipes also use xylitol. A spoonful of plain canned pumpkin is a much safer seasonal treat.
With the blanket wrapped just right and the smell of baking in the air, this little bear of a pup seems to have found the perfect spot for a fall afternoon. All that is missing is a nap, and it looks like one is on the way.
