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Penny Sat on the Front Steps in a Collar Made of Fall Leaves

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A small Yorkshire Terrier named Penny sits on the concrete front steps with a ruff of autumn leaves tucked around her neck. The oak and maple leaves glow in shades of orange, gold and brown against her blue-gray coat and tan face. Her eyes look serious and a bit sleepy, as though she has been told to hold very still, and a few leaves are drifting on the steps beside her. Behind her are pots of mums and a couple of pumpkins on the ledge.

Yorkshire Terriers are tiny dogs with big confidence, and many love to dress up and pose. The silky coat needs gentle daily brushing, as it tangles easily, especially when leaves and twigs get involved. Real leaves are a lovely seasonal accessory for a photograph, but dogs should not chew them, since some trees and plants can upset a dog's stomach. A snug collar with leaf crafts should always be supervised. Small dogs lose heat quickly in cold weather, so keep outdoor time on the steps short on a cold day, and let her warm up indoors afterward.

Penny wears her fall collar like a tiny queen. She looks ready to greet the first guest to climb the steps, then to lead them straight to the dessert table. Autumn has never looked so well-groomed, or so quietly pleased with itself.

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