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A silver grey Weimaraner puppy sits on a porch among colorful gourds and dry corn stalks under a lit lantern. 20 / 24

A Silver Weimaraner Puppy Settled Into the Harvest Display

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A silver grey Weimaraner puppy sits quietly on a wooden porch, surrounded by a harvest display of bumpy green and orange gourds and tall, dry corn stalks. Its coat has a smooth, silvery sheen, and the amber eyes look gently to one side with that wise, slightly worried look the breed is known for. A porch light glows in the background, and a railing runs along the left side.

Fall decorations such as gourds, corn stalks and dried grasses are charming, though puppies sometimes sample them. Decorative gourds are not meant to be eaten and can upset a dog's stomach, and dry husks or stalks can scratch the mouth or cause trouble if swallowed. Keep decorations at a height that is not tempting, or give the puppy its own safe chew toys so it has something better to do.

Weimaraners are athletic, intelligent dogs originally bred for hunting in Germany. They tend to be energetic, devoted to their families and often want to be right by their person's side. Because they are so active, they do best with regular exercise and mental challenges such as training games and puzzle toys. Puppies of this breed can be quite clingy, so gentle practice with short periods of alone time is helpful.

This one is quiet for the moment, a gray statue on the porch among the autumn colors. The energy will return soon enough, but the porch looks lovely with a puppy in it.

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