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The Border Collie Wore a Pumpkin Costume and Gave a Very Serious Stare

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The orange pumpkin costume sits snugly on the shoulders of a black and white Border Collie, with a leafy green stem rising from the top of his head. He sits on the concrete doorstep, his amber eyes staring right at the camera, and his white front paws are neatly together on the mat. A pair of sneakers, a pot of rusty-colored mums, and an open front door make up the doorstep scene.

Border Collies are widely seen as one of the most intelligent dog breeds, bred to herd sheep and keep on the move all day. They need plenty of exercise and mental challenges, such as training games, puzzle toys, or an active job to do. Without that, a bored Border Collie can find creative, and sometimes destructive, ways to entertain himself. A tired Border Collie is a happy Border Collie.

With a dog as sensitive as a Collie, costumes should be soft and comfortable. A simple fabric pumpkin that doesn't restrict the legs is a good choice, and your dog should be able to see, breathe, and hear well. Offer a treat for calm behavior. This one is sitting with his gaze fixed and steady, just a little puzzled, as though he's deciding whether this counts as a job. He wears it well, and the stem looks great. His tail thumps once on the concrete, and the little green stem wobbles. It might be the happiest pumpkin on the street.

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