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A fluffy black and tan Chihuahua puppy crouches in a heap of orange leaves beside pumpkins. 7 / 26

The Leaf Pile Was Tall, and the Chihuahua Was Taller in Spirit

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The leaves are crunchy, the pumpkins are big and the Chihuahua puppy has just leaped into the middle of it all. She crouches low with her front paws down and her tail up, her black and tan fur nearly as fluffy as the leaves around her. A pair of rubber boots stand against the steps, and a blue watering can leans next to a pot of mums. She looks ready to pounce on whatever crinkles next.

Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed, and they come with big personalities and big loyalty to their favorite person. Because they are so tiny, they get cold easily, so a sweater on a chilly autumn day can make sense. They also need careful handling, as a fall from a lap or couch can hurt a small body. Early socialization and gentle training help them become confident, and your vet can help with dental care and feeding plans for such a small dog.

Leaf piles are one of the great pleasures of fall, and puppies seem to know it by instinct. This one has the kind of focused joy that makes everyone smile. If she disappears completely in the next leap, just listen for the rustling, and for the tiny happy bark that will follow. Autumn does not get much better than a puppy, a crisp afternoon and a mountain of crunchy leaves.

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