Someone Went to Find Their Coat and Found a Sleeping Newfoundland Puppy
Somewhere in the pile of guests' coats is a small black puppy, and he is sound asleep. The Newfoundland lies on a bed heaped with jackets, sweaters and scarves, his round dark face turned toward the cushions and his paws curled underneath him. The room beyond is quiet, with sunlight on the curtains and the muffled sound of the party drifting in from the dining room.
Puppies often retreat to a pile of clothes because it smells like their favorite people and feels like a nest. A pile of coats is a cozy bed but also holds hazards: pockets can contain gum with xylitol, medication, chocolate or tissues that a puppy could chew, and zippers and buttons can be swallowed. Keep guests' coats out of reach or in a closed room, and give your pup his own soft bed in a quiet place so he can nap away from the noise. Newfoundlands are big, patient and gentle dogs that grow fast and sleep a lot as puppies, so rest is important. Talk to your vet about how much exercise suits a growing giant.
He is probably dreaming about the next game of fetch or the smell of roast turkey. The party carries on in the other room, and the quietest guest has made a very comfortable bed from everyone's warm layers.
