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A tricolor Bernese Mountain Dog sits upright next to a small gingerbread house with icing and gumdrops on a table. 3 / 26

The Gingerbread House Had a Guard, and He Was Very Large and Fluffy

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With a calm, steady face, a tricolor Bernese Mountain Dog named Atlas sits beside a small gingerbread house on the table, his black coat and white chest framing a serious expression. The little house is covered with white icing, red and green gumdrops and a candy-cane door, and a few crumbs lie on the table beside a sprig of pine and a dried orange slice. Behind him, soft light fills a tidy kitchen.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are gentle, loyal and good-natured, and they often like to stay close to their families. They are large dogs, though, and can reach a countertop or a low table easily, so any baked goods should be placed well out of reach. Gingerbread houses are full of sugar, icing and candy, and some candies or sweeteners can be toxic to dogs. The spices in gingerbread, especially nutmeg, may also upset a dog's stomach. If your dog eats a large amount, call your vet. A Bernese will happily accept a dog-safe biscuit as a trade. They are also known for being eager to please, so a sit and wait before a treat is easy to teach.

Atlas is the perfect gentleman here. He sits tall and calm, like a guard standing beside a tiny cottage. If good behavior could earn a gingerbread house, he would have the keys by now.

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