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A Corgi Under the Halloween Banner Couldn't Stop Smiling

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Under a string of orange and black pennants, a tricolor Corgi sits with a wide, happy smile. His coat is a patchwork of black, tan, and white, with a fluffy white chest, big upright ears, and bright dark eyes that gleam with good humor. The doorway behind him shows a basket of toys, a few pairs of shoes, a small potted succulent, and a wooden door ajar. It is the picture of a dog who knows the party is about to start. Let's call him Biscuit.

Tricolor is one of the coat patterns of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, along with the better-known red and white. Whatever the color, Corgis share the same traits: they are bright, outgoing, and full of energy, and they often use their voices to say what they think. That herding background means they like to keep track of everyone in the family, so a dog like this is usually happiest when he is included in the activity, whether it is a walk or a decorating session.

The garland is a nice excuse to think about holiday decorations with dogs. Paper or fabric pennants that hang low can be tugged and chewed, and swallowed bits of string or fabric can cause trouble in a dog's stomach. Hang garlands high, check that nothing dangles within jumping reach, and put away scraps after you finish. A dog with a mouth as busy as a Corgi's is better off with a safe chew toy nearby. If he swallows something that worries you, call your vet.

Biscuit keeps on grinning, with the pennants fluttering above him. The party can start whenever it likes, as he is already enjoying himself.

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