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A black and silver Miniature Schnauzer wearing a green dinosaur costume with spikes stands on a sidewalk near house steps. 9 / 21

A Bearded Little Dinosaur Marched Down the Sidewalk

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There is a small dinosaur on the sidewalk, and he has a very distinguished beard. A black and silver Miniature Schnauzer wears a green costume with soft spikes down his back and a hood with little teeth around his face. His dark eyes look straight at the camera with a stern, intelligent gaze, and a few fallen leaves dot the pavement. A brick stoop with a pot of orange flowers and a jack-o'-lantern is visible in the background.

Miniature Schnauzers are known for their bushy eyebrows and mustache, and for being bright, spunky, and sociable dogs. They are good watchdogs and often bark at new sounds, so a Halloween evening with a lot of visitors may be loud for them. Training, daily walks, and quiet time away from the front door can help keep a Schnauzer calm.

As for costumes, a loose, lightweight outfit that doesn't cover the eyes or restrict walking is best. Check that there are no small pieces that can be chewed off, and stay with your dog at all times. This dinosaur seems fairly relaxed, his stance steady and his gaze unwavering. If a real dinosaur had a beard like that, he'd probably look just as wise. For now, the sidewalk is his territory, and everyone nearby is going to have to walk around him. A small gust blows leaves across his paws, and he lifts one foot with great dignity before putting it back down.

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