A Schnauzer Puppy Waited Under the Garland for the First Guest
A garland of orange pumpkins and black bats stretches across the doorway above a Miniature Schnauzer puppy, and she sits quietly beneath it, with her bearded face and perky ears turned slightly to the side. Her coat is black with silver on her whiskers and legs. Behind her, a hallway door and a plaid blanket on a chair fill the background, and a pair of boots sits on the floor. She is the picture of a calm, polite Halloween helper.
Miniature Schnauzers are alert, intelligent small dogs with a distinctive beard and eyebrows. They are often lively, friendly and good watchdogs, and they usually bark to let you know when someone arrives. That makes the doorbell a busy time, so some training for calm greetings helps. Their wiry coat needs regular grooming, and many owners go to a groomer every few weeks. Keep decorations like garlands out of reach, since chewed paper can upset a dog's stomach, and ask your vet if your puppy swallows any.
This puppy seems to be waiting for the first knock on the door. She is poised and alert, as if she is ready to announce the visitors. The garland looks lovely, and she is the best decoration of all, bearded and proud. The living room is quiet, but any minute now a doorbell will ring, and she will be ready.
