The Biggest Gift of All Was Sitting Inside a Box With a Red Bow
Wearing a face of perfect innocence, a fawn Great Dane sits inside a cardboard box with a big red bow on the front. Her floppy ears hang down, her dark muzzle rests over the edge, and crumpled brown paper surrounds her legs. Behind her are a blue couch, a lamp, stuffed toys on the floor, and garland lit with warm lights. A slipper sits next to the box.
Great Danes are among the tallest dog breeds, and they are often described as gentle giants with sweet, friendly natures. Because of their size, they have special care needs. They are prone to bloat, a serious stomach condition, so ask your vet about feeding schedules, and avoid hard exercise right after meals. Their joints also need careful attention, and a soft, supportive bed is a good idea. A box like this one is an obvious fit for a dog who wants to be close, even if she overflows it a little.
It is easy to picture someone opening the box and finding the biggest gift of all. She is calm, the paper is crinkly, and the bow is perfectly placed. All she needs is a tag that reads, to a very good girl, with love. The size of the box makes the scene even funnier, because there is a lot of dog and not very much cardboard.
