Everyone Bowed Their Heads at the Table, and the Puppy Quietly Watched
As a mother, a boy and a girl bow their heads and fold their hands over the dinner table, a fluffy fawn French Bulldog puppy sits beside them with his big ears up and his eyes on the table. A pitcher of lemon water, a bowl of mashed potatoes, cranberries, carrots and a basket of rolls are ready, and soft light fills the cozy dining room. The puppy seems to understand that this is an important moment.
French Bulldogs are sweet, sociable dogs with big bat ears and a clownish streak. They are very attached to their families and often seem to want to be part of every moment. Frenchies don't need a lot of exercise, but their short noses can make them sensitive to heat and heavy breathing, so keep activity gentle and keep them cool.
A table full of food can be a challenge for a puppy to ignore, so it helps to teach him a calm place to settle during meals. A mat or bed a short distance from the table, along with a safe chew, can make it easier. Reward quiet behavior, and avoid giving him table scraps, since holiday foods like onions, grapes and fatty meats are not safe for dogs.
For this quiet moment, the puppy stays still too, watching and waiting. It is a gentle picture of a family and a small dog, all together.
