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A Black Lab Puppy Found a Candy Cane and Carried It Like a Trophy

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A fluffy black Labrador puppy stands in a sunbeam with a candy cane held sideways between his teeth, looking straight at the camera. His ears are soft and low, his eyes are dark and bright, and his glossy coat shines in the warm light. Behind him, a Christmas tree, a stack of gift boxes, and a couple of mugs on a table create a cheerful holiday scene. The whole room seems to smile.

Labrador puppies are famous for carrying things in their mouths, since the breed was developed to retrieve. That instinct is strong, so it helps to give a puppy plenty of toys he is allowed to carry, and to teach a gentle drop-it command with treats and praise. Labs are friendly and quick to learn, and they love games of fetch.

Candy canes are not safe snacks for dogs. Sugar is not good for them, and some sugar-free candies contain xylitol, which is very dangerous to pets. A candy cane can also splinter and cause choking. If he picks one up, trade it for a treat, and call your vet if you think he swallowed any.

He looks as proud as a puppy can be, and the sweet, sparkly scene makes it easy to forgive the sneaky side of his holiday spirit. Even the most careful family cannot keep every treat out of reach of such a determined little nose.

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