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A fluffy white Bichon Frise puppy sits on a doormat under a garland of orange pumpkins and black bats. 13 / 26

A Bichon Puppy Looked Up at the Garland and Waited

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Over her head hangs a garland of orange pumpkins and black bats, and below it sits a small white Bichon puppy gazing straight up at the camera. The white curls on her head are soft and round, and her dark eyes are shining. She sits on a gray mat just inside a bright doorway, with a pair of sandals, a denim jacket and a woven basket gathered in the corner behind her. It is a simple, sunny Halloween scene.

Bichons are lively and friendly companions, and they usually adore being around people. Their curly white coats look like cotton balls, but tear stains and matting are common, so regular grooming, face wipes and trips to the groomer help keep them tidy. They can be prone to separation anxiety if left alone for long periods, so gradual practice with short absences and a few puzzle toys is a good idea. If your puppy is chewing on decorations like paper garlands, put them out of her reach, and ask your vet for advice if she swallows any.

A garland makes a lovely frame for a puppy, and this one fits the spot nicely. She looks up with the sweet, hopeful face of a dog who is waiting for something wonderful. Maybe it is a visitor, maybe it is a treat, but whatever it is, she has a front row seat right under the decorations.

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