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After the Big Dinner, One Bernese Puppy Found the Warmest Spot

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The plates are empty and the house has gone quiet. A tricolor Bernese Mountain Dog puppy lies curled on a cream blanket in front of a stone fireplace, his black coat, white chest and rust-brown legs tucked neatly together and his nose resting on his paw. Behind him is the dinner table with glasses, bread and the remains of the feast, and the evening light slides across the floor.

Puppies need a lot of sleep, often many hours a day, and a big family event can be tiring for them. Giving a puppy a quiet corner with a soft bed helps him recover, and it is best to let him sleep without too much petting. Bernese Mountain Dogs have thick, double coats and prefer cooler temperatures, so make sure a hearth is not too hot for him, and keep a screen in front of any fire. Leftovers should be stored safely out of reach, because a nap does not stop a clever nose from investigating later. A calm, predictable day gives a young dog confidence.

For the moment, the whole room is resting with him. The meal is finished, the dishes can wait and a sleeping puppy is the best reminder that the day is meant to be savored slowly. Everyone will wake him eventually, but not just yet, since a happy, warm puppy is worth letting sleep.

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