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A Cream Puppy Fell Asleep in the Middle of the Wrapping Paper

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The presents have been opened, and the best part of the wrapping paper is the soft cream puppy curled up on it. His wrinkled face rests on a bed of crumpled brown paper and pine-print sheets, his eyes are closed, and his little folded ears sit like tiny flaps on his head. Behind him, a couch with a knit blanket, a potted plant, and a basket of pinecones near the Christmas tree complete the cozy room. Let's call him Biscotti. The whole room smells like paper and pine, and he is blissfully out cold.

Short-nosed breeds like French Bulldogs and their relatives need a little extra care, especially for warmth and breathing. They can overheat easily, so a cool, shady place for naps and fresh water are important, and exercise should be gentle. They snore, snort, and snuffle, which is usually normal, but if breathing seems labored, call your vet. Puppies this age need about 18 hours of sleep a day, so a nap in the middle of the festivities is just what he needs.

Wrapping paper is a classic puppy toy, and a nap on it is cute but needs a few cautions. Paper itself is usually harmless, but tape, ribbon, glitter, and metallic foil can be hazardous if swallowed, and small bits can get chewed off in his sleep. Clear out ribbon and tape as you unwrap, and put the paper in a bin soon after. A soft blanket makes a better bed, and a chew toy gives him something safe to gnaw on when he wakes up.

Biscotti sleeps on, a happy little bundle in a nest of paper. Christmas morning has worn him out in the best way.

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