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A black and silver Miniature Schnauzer sits in a wooden wagon filled with orange pumpkins by a front porch. 1 / 21

This Wagon Was Full of Pumpkins and One Very Bearded Passenger

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The wagon is loaded with pumpkins, and a black and silver Miniature Schnauzer has climbed on top as if he's the one delivering them. His eyebrows and beard are in full bloom, his dark eyes are on something off to the left, and his paws are planted carefully between the round orange shapes. A basket of cozy blankets, a porch window, and a pair of worn shoes sit behind him.

Miniature Schnauzers are sturdy, lively little dogs originally bred in Germany to catch rats on farms. They are alert, smart, and usually friendly, with a bold personality that makes them a good watchdog. That wiry coat sheds very little, but it needs regular grooming to keep the beard and eyebrows tidy. Many Schnauzers are quick learners, and they enjoy having a job, whether it's a training game or a walk around the neighborhood.

Pumpkins and wagons are a classic fall scene, but a few small precautions go a long way. Keep the wagon still when your dog is inside, and make sure the pumpkin stack is steady so nothing rolls onto him. Plain pumpkin isn't poisonous to dogs, though a big chunk of raw pumpkin may upset a stomach. As for this fellow, he's sitting very straight and proud, a small and bearded delivery driver with a full load and a nice view of the street.

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