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The Smallest Lion on the Block Was a German Shepherd Puppy

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A big golden lion mane frames the face of a black and tan German Shepherd puppy, and the effect is huge. His ears are tucked inside the mane, his brown eyes are serious and his paws sit neatly on the leaf-strewn grass. A foggy morning light fills the yard behind him, with a sidewalk, shrubs and orange mums along the house. He looks like the smallest and fluffiest king of the jungle.

German Shepherds are intelligent, loyal and hardworking dogs, often used for service and police roles. They need plenty of exercise, mental challenges and consistent training, and they do best when they are included in family life. Puppies go through a stage of big ears and awkward legs that is a good time for socialization with new sights and sounds. A costume should leave the head free, with no restriction around the neck, so a mane that sits lightly is a better choice than a tight one. Check with your vet if you have questions.

The lion costume works well because the puppy's own expression is so earnest. He is a young dog who takes his job very seriously, whatever it is today. If this is the kingdom, the lawn is his throne, and the leaves are his royal carpet. A brave heart looks good under any mane, and a gentle one looks even better.

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