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A black and white Siberian Husky puppy holds a red and white candy cane in its mouth in a toy-strewn living room. 15 / 23

The Husky Puppy Walked Off With the Biggest Candy Cane in the House

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Eye contact is unbroken as the Husky puppy marches forward with a full-size candy cane clamped in his mouth, like a tiny pirate with a peppermint cutlass. His black mask, white chest and icy-blue eyes are all aimed straight ahead. The living room behind him is delightfully busy, with craft supplies on the table, baskets of toys, pine cones on the rug and boxes waiting to be unpacked.

Candy canes are not dog treats. Sugar-free ones may contain xylitol, a sweetener that is very dangerous for dogs, and even regular ones can splinter into sharp pieces or leave a sticky wrapper that gets swallowed. If a puppy grabs one, trade him for a treat and call your vet if any was eaten, especially if it may have contained xylitol. Siberian Huskies are playful, intelligent and independent, and they were bred to pull sleds over long distances, so they need lots of daily exercise and mental games. A bored husky puppy will happily invent his own entertainment, as this scene shows.

With a bit of luck the candy cane will be swapped for a chew toy before the first bite. Until then, this little thief has his head held high, and the stolen peppermint gives him a victory look that is hard to argue with. Even the grown-ups would have to admit it is a very good look for a Husky.

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