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A Boxer Puppy Found an Ornament on the Lowest Branch and Leaned In

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Down at the very bottom of the Christmas tree, one shiny red ornament hangs within easy reach, and a fawn Boxer puppy has found it. His wrinkled forehead, dark muzzle, and soft floppy ears are all pointed toward the ball, and his eyes look very serious. Behind him, a lamp glows beside a couch with a plaid blanket, and the warm room is lit by the afternoon sun. The branch is thick with needles, and the moment seems very still.

Boxers are playful, athletic dogs that stay puppy-like for a long time. They are loyal and love to be with their family, but they can be bouncy and curious, so early training and plenty of exercise help. Many Boxers use their paws and noses to explore, so a young one near a tree may find all sorts of interesting things.

Glass ornaments are risky for puppies because they can break into sharp pieces. Keep fragile decorations high on the tree and put soft or shatterproof ones on the lower branches. Tinsel, ribbon, and hooks should be out of reach too, and a tree should be firmly anchored. If a puppy swallows part of an ornament, call your vet right away.

For now he is only sniffing, and the ornament is still safe, which makes this the gentlest holiday investigation anyone could ask for.

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