A Giant Newfoundland Turned Into the Gentlest Ghost in the House
A white sheet drapes over a huge black Newfoundland, and two round eye holes have been cut right where his eyes should be. One brown eye peeks out, calm and a little bemused, while his big black nose pokes out beneath. Behind him, a hallway holds a coat rack, a pair of rain boots, a backpack and a small pumpkin in warm afternoon light.
Newfoundlands are giant, gentle dogs known for their sweet temperament and love of water. They were bred as working dogs on the Canadian coast, and they have thick, water-resistant double coats. They are usually patient, devoted and good with children, but their size and heavy coats mean they can overheat and need plenty of shade and fresh water.
A simple sheet costume is cute, but it needs close watching. Make sure the holes line up with his eyes, and that the fabric doesn't tangle around his legs or block his nose and mouth. A dog should not wear a sheet while walking on stairs or in the dark, and he should never be left alone in one. Take it off after a few minutes if he tries to paw at it.
He wears the ghost costume with the dignity of a very large, very patient spirit. It is hard to be scary when you are this soft, and he does not appear to mind.
