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A Black Lab Sat Perfectly Still Among Mountains of Presents

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A black Labrador Retriever sits with perfect posture in front of a tall Christmas tree, surrounded by gifts wrapped in kraft paper, twine, and green paper. His glossy coat shines, his ears are relaxed, and his gaze is calm and slightly sideways. The tree is hung with gold ornaments and a star, and a window casts soft light across a tidy living room.

Labradors are known for being trainable, eager to please, and happy to work for food, which is why they are so common as family dogs. A dog who sits quietly among presents has usually practiced a lot, or is simply very good at holding back. Gifts under the tree can hold a lot of temptation: food presents like chocolate, candy, or baked goods can smell irresistible, and some wrapping materials may be eaten. Keep edible gifts on a high shelf until the big day, and check for ribbon that can be swallowed. If your Lab loves to carry things, offer a toy of his own, and make sure he has long walks to burn energy before the excitement begins.

Black Labs also do well in photographs, since their shiny coats pick up the colors around them.

He waits quietly, which may be the best present of all. A single thump of the tail on the rug is the only sign he is thinking about what might be inside.

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