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Smoky the Weimaraner Admires the Halloween Garland Overhead

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Above the entryway hangs a paper garland of orange jack-o'-lanterns and black bats, and right underneath it sits a silver gray Weimaraner with his head turned in a thoughtful profile. His amber eyes are fixed on something to the side, and his long, soft ears hang neatly. A pair of worn shoes and a gray jacket lie near the wall, a sign that the household has just come in from the cool fall air.

Weimaraners are slender, athletic dogs with a short, silvery coat that is easy to brush but still sheds a bit. They were bred as hunting companions and still love to be active, and they tend to form strong attachments to their families. Because they are so people-oriented, they usually do not enjoy being left alone for long stretches, so exercise and attention are important.

Paper decorations like this are lovely, but anything hung at dog-nose height can turn into a chew toy. It is best to place garlands high, keep cords and tape out of reach, and sweep up any bits that fall. If a dog swallows paper or decoration pieces and seems unwell, a call to your vet is the safest step.

We will call him Smoky, and he seems to be admiring the decorations with great dignity. There is no hurry in his posture and no mischief in his eyes. Halloween is coming, and the front hall is ready, with its most elegant resident on duty beneath the bats.

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