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The Border Collie Puppy Kept a Close Eye on the Roasting Turkey

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The oven door is lit, the turkey inside is glowing golden brown, and a blue merle Border Collie puppy has taken a seat right in front of it. His head tilts up and his ears angle forward as he follows every scent. His speckled grey, black, and white coat blends with the pattern of the tile floor, and his cream-colored chest looks soft in the oven light. Behind him, white cabinets and a counter hold folded towels, and the kitchen looks calm and clean.

Border Collies are widely regarded as one of the smartest dog breeds, and they are bred for herding, so they usually need lots of activity and mental stimulation. A puppy with that much brainpower can become fixated on a smell or a moving object, like a roasting turkey. An open oven is hot, so never leave it open with a puppy nearby, and keep him a safe distance from the door. Cooked bones, turkey skin, and fatty drippings are hard on dogs' stomachs and should be kept away from them. If your dog does swallow something worrying, call your vet promptly.

He is doing what every good kitchen helper does: waiting patiently and keeping watch. In a few hours, dinner will be ready, and he will have earned his place at the table's edge. His tail sweeps the tile floor in slow, hopeful strokes.

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