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A red Dachshund wears a cream knitted sweater with a turkey on it, lying on a gray couch with a throw blanket. 16 / 22

Frankie Wore the Turkey Sweater and Took Over the Couch

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On a soft gray couch piled with blankets, a red Dachshund named Frankie lies in a cream knit sweater with a turkey stitched on the side in rust and brown. His long ears frame a sweet, serious face, and his dark eyes seem to say that he knows how good he looks. Behind him a harvest-themed room waits, with a striped towel, a little pumpkin on a shelf and a bright window.

Dachshunds are long-backed dogs, and that special shape means they need some care. Jumping on and off furniture all day can strain their spines, so a ramp or a step by the couch is a smart idea. Lifting them with one hand under the chest and another supporting the hips keeps their back level. Short-haired dachshunds can also feel the cold, so a snug sweater can be useful on chilly days, as long as it is not too tight and he can move, lie down and go to the bathroom comfortably. Take it off if he seems warm or itchy, and talk to your vet if he has back trouble.

Frankie looks warm, proud and just a little bit bossy, as if the couch has always been his. The turkey on his sweater is a nice nod to the day. It is hard to find a more comfortable way to wait for dinner.

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