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A brindle and white Bulldog sits at a table and stares at a decorated gingerbread house in a cluttered kitchen. 3 / 23

A Bulldog and a Gingerbread House Had a Very Serious Staredown

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A brindle and white Bulldog has parked himself beside a wooden table and is giving a gingerbread house a very long look. The little house is neat, with white icing trim and red and green candies. The Bulldog's wrinkled face and droopy jowls are tilted just enough to say he is thinking hard about it. Behind them, a mug, a pile of folded sweaters, and a cluttered kitchen shelf catch the warm light.

Bulldogs are known for being gentle, loyal, and a bit stubborn, and many are very food-motivated. Gingerbread is something to keep out of reach of any dog. Ginger itself is usually mild, but recipes often contain nutmeg, which can be harmful in larger amounts, plus lots of sugar and candy decorations, some of which may include chocolate or xylitol. Icing and hard candy can also be a problem for the stomach and teeth. Display the house high on a shelf or in a spot where he cannot reach, and clean up crumbs. Bulldogs also overheat easily because of their short noses, so a warm kitchen full of baking is a place to give him a cool spot to rest.

Their calm, serious expressions can make them look like tiny, thoughtful old men.

This one has clearly decided the house is beautiful, and has also decided it smells delicious.

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