An Apricot Poodle Puppy Grabbed the Ribbon Off the Present and Held On
An apricot Poodle puppy with a head of tight curls is fully absorbed in a red ribbon that trails from a paper-wrapped present. One paw holds the ribbon against the gift, and his dark eyes are bright with mischief. A decorated tree twinkles in the background, a basket of blankets sits nearby, and sunlight falls across the wooden floor. Pine needles and bits of paper lie on the floor, and his curls are bright as apricot jam in the afternoon light.
Poodles are clever, eager learners, and they come in toy, miniature, and standard sizes. Their curly coat sheds little, but it needs regular brushing and grooming to prevent mats. They do well with lots of play and training, and a Poodle puppy will often learn new tricks with great speed.
Ribbon and string are tempting toys, but they can be harmful if swallowed, because they may cause serious intestinal blockages. Always supervise play, put the ribbon away afterward, and use a safe tug toy instead. If you think a puppy has swallowed ribbon, call your vet at once.
He holds on to the ribbon as if it were the best prize of the day, and in a way, it might be. His little paws are so careful and so determined that it is hard not to smile, even if the present has lost its bow.
