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The Stockings Were Hung With Care and the Beagle Was Dreaming

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The mantel is draped with evergreen branches, pinecones, and three stockings in red, cream, and green, but the real centerpiece is the dog asleep on the rug below. A lemon and white Beagle lies curled with its chin resting on its paws, eyes closed, and long soft ears falling to the sides. A small plush squirrel sits near the dog, a stack of books sits beside the sofa, and a candle and a mug rest on the mantel. Warm light gives the whole room a hush.

Beagles are friendly, curious dogs with an excellent nose and a love of food, and many of them enjoy a good nap after an active day. Adult dogs often sleep for many hours a day, and a quiet, warm place to rest is a gift. During the holidays, make sure stockings hang high enough that the Beagle's nose cannot reach any food treats inside, since a determined scenter will find them. Keep chocolate, candy, and nuts away from the dog, and consider filling a stocking with safe chew toys or dog biscuits instead. Ask your vet about portion sizes if your dog loves to snack.

Let's call this sleeper Biscuit. The stockings are full of promise, and he is full of dreams. Whatever he is chasing in his sleep, it is surely smaller and slower than he is, and it probably smells like cheese. The rug is warm and the evening is quiet.

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