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A Beagle Dressed as a Hot Dog Smelled Something Better on the Lawn

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Hang on, is that a hot dog? A tricolor Beagle sits on the lawn wearing a plush bun that wraps around his shoulders, with a red sausage and a zigzag of yellow mustard on his back. His long brown ears hang down on both sides, his dark brown eyes look up with soulful curiosity, and his black nose points toward whatever is coming. The sun is low and golden across the grass, and behind him a little jack-o'-lantern and a few white pumpkins sit by the side of the house. Let's call him Chili.

Beagles are friendly scent hounds with a famous love of food, which makes a hot dog costume especially fitting. They have excellent noses and can follow a trail for miles, and many have a distinctive baying howl. Beagles are often good with children and other dogs, but they can be escape artists when a smell grabs them, so a secure fence and leash are important. Keeping meals measured and avoiding too many snacks helps them avoid extra weight.

A food costume like this is a harmless bit of fun, but a few safety points apply. Check that the bun doesn't squeeze his chest or make walking awkward, and that the fabric won't flop over his eyes. Keep real hot dogs and other human food as occasional treats at most, since processed meat is salty and fatty and can upset a dog's stomach, and onions or garlic in toppings are harmful to dogs. Treats made for dogs are a safer choice. If your dog eats something unusual, call your vet.

Chili sits patiently on the grass, nose twitching, the bun a little crooked. Everyone who walks by will think of lunch, and he'll think of it too.

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