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A tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sits beside a wicker cornucopia spilling pumpkins, gourds and berries onto a table. 1 / 22

The Centerpiece Had One Extra Guest Before Dinner Even Started

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The cornucopia has tipped over in the most generous way, spilling orange pumpkins, striped gourds, red berries and a few shiny apples across the wooden table. Right beside the harvest sits Winston, a tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with soulful brown eyes and long, silky ears that nearly brush the leaves. A flannel shirt and a jean jacket are draped over the chairs behind him, a sure sign that guests are about to arrive.

Cavaliers are known for being gentle, people-loving companions who like to stay close to their families. That makes a busy holiday table a happy place for them, though it helps to plan ahead. Decorative gourds, berries and dried corn look edible to a curious nose, and some seasonal greenery can upset a dog's stomach or worse. It is smart to keep centerpieces out of reach, or give your dog a comfy spot nearby with a chew toy of his own. If he swallows something he should not have, a quick call to your vet is always the right move.

Winston seems perfectly content to be the living part of the display. He does not reach for a single berry, he simply keeps watch over the autumn arrangement as if he were hired to guard it. With that sweet, thoughtful face, he may be the best decoration on the table.

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