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A white Bulldog rests his paws on a kitchen table, gazing at a gingerbread house decorated with icing and gumdrops. 13 / 25

Waffles Inspected the Gingerbread House With Great Seriousness

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Resting his chin close to the table, the white Bulldog regards the gingerbread house with deep seriousness. His wrinkled face and drooping jowls give him the look of an architect inspecting a project. The little house has white icing trim, candy gumdrops on the roof, and a tiny frosted door. In the soft kitchen light behind him, a mug and a sprig of holly sit on the counter. The warm light from the window gives the icing a soft glow, and the gumdrops shine like tiny jewels.

Gingerbread houses are fun to make but can be risky for pets. They're loaded with sugar, and the candy decorations can include ingredients that aren't safe for dogs. Some gingerbread contains nutmeg, which is toxic to dogs in large amounts, and some icings and candies contain xylitol. Keep the house high on a counter or table out of reach, and call your vet if your dog eats any.

Bulldogs are mild, loyal, and sometimes stubborn, with a calm temperament that fits family life. They love food, which is why a dog like this one stays close to the kitchen. Because they can gain weight easily, a healthy routine of measured meals and gentle walks is a good idea, along with holiday treats made just for dogs. If he's very food-motivated, a puzzle toy filled with safe snacks will keep him busy while the family decorates.

We'll call him Waffles. He's not touching a thing, he'd like us to understand. He's simply doing quality control.

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