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Christmas Morning Was Chaos, and the Dachshund Was Watching Every Box

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Christmas morning is in full swing behind a black and tan Dachshund named Hank, who sits in the foreground with his long nose turned toward the action. A dad in a green flannel, a boy in a navy sweater and a mom with her hair up are all kneeling by the tree, ripping into paper and ribbon. Torn scraps and cardboard boxes litter the carpet, a lamp glows, and a yellow blanket is draped over the couch. Hank wears a blue plaid collar.

Wrapping paper, ribbon and tape are hazards for dogs, since they often love to chew or swallow them. The best idea is to gather the paper as soon as it is unwrapped and put it where he cannot reach. Dachshunds are curious, lively dogs with a big bark for their size, and they are very devoted to their families. They can get very excited on busy mornings, so a quiet corner and a chew toy may help. Their long backs also need protection, so avoid letting him jump from furniture, and take care not to step on a small dog in the paper storm.

Hank watches the whole thing with calm interest, as though he is taking notes. There is likely a present with his name on it in the stack, and he seems to know it. For now he is simply enjoying the show.

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