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A brindle French Bulldog puppy sits beside gift boxes tied with twine and plaid wrapping under a Christmas tree. 19 / 23

Count the Presents Under the Tree. One of Them Has Brindle Stripes.

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Plaid paper, kraft boxes tied with twine and sprigs of pine surround a small brindle French Bulldog puppy, who sits with his head turned and ears cocked toward the room. His dark striped coat looks like tiger fur, his wrinkled face looks both serious and sweet and he is nestled among the gifts like one more parcel waiting to be opened. The Christmas tree rises behind him, strung with lights and round ornaments, and a sofa and a window brighten the room.

French Bulldogs are compact, affectionate dogs known for their clownish humor and strong attachment to their people. They are well suited to indoor life, but their short noses mean they overheat easily and snore a lot, so gentle play and cool, comfortable spaces are important. Under a tree, presents can tempt a puppy: wrapping, bows and ribbon can be chewed and swallowed, and some gifts may contain things that are harmful to dogs, like candy or batteries. Keeping presents off the floor until the big day, or giving your puppy a wrapped dog toy of his own, keeps both the surprise and the dog safe.

The gifts may be for the family, but the puppy sits with the calm confidence of someone who knows he is the best one. If you look carefully, you can see a tiny tail wag hiding behind the boxes.

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