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A chocolate brown Labrador Retriever in a red Santa hat sits in front of a fireplace with knit stockings on the mantel. 13 / 26

A Chocolate Lab Put On Her Santa Hat and Sat Down by the Fire

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A glossy chocolate brown Labrador named Mocha sits by the fireplace in a red Santa hat with a white fluffy brim. Her warm brown eyes look off to the side, and the fire crackles in the grate behind her. Two cream knit stockings hang from a stone mantel decorated with greenery and pinecones, a lamp glows in the corner and a basket of blankets sits nearby.

Labradors are friendly, eager dogs who love to be part of the fun, and many tolerate a hat for a few minutes, especially with a treat. Make sure the elastic is loose and doesn't pinch, and take it off if she tries to chew it. Fireplaces need care, so use a sturdy screen, keep her away from the hearth and watch for embers. Labs can also gain weight easily, so holiday treats should be small, and your vet can tell you what is right for her. A calm evening by a fire, with a warm bed on the floor, is a lovely way for a Lab to rest after playing all day.

Mocha wears the hat with typical Lab good humor. She looks calm and happy, and just a little festive. Everyone in the room will probably want to give her a pat, and she will gladly accept every single one, tail thumping on the rug.

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