The Boston Terrier Froze Mid-Crime in a Hallway Full of Paper

Frozen in place with wide eyes, the brindle and white Boston Terrier stares at the camera like a deer in headlights. The hallway around him looks as if a small snowstorm has blown through, with torn bits of toilet paper scattered all over the floor, around his front paws, and down the corridor toward the doors. A pair of slippers, a shoe, and a gray jacket hanging on the wall sit in the background, and warm sunlight spills across the floor. His ears stand straight up, and not a single whisker has moved.

Boston Terriers are friendly, lively little dogs sometimes called the American Gentleman because of their tuxedo-like markings. They are intelligent and playful, and they love attention, which means a bored Boston may find his own entertainment. Toilet paper unrolls so easily and flutters so nicely that it is a favorite for many dogs. Keeping bathroom doors closed and offering safe chew toys and puzzle games can help. Because Bostons have short muzzles, they also tire and overheat more easily, so gentle play is best. If your dog eats a lot of paper, talk to your vet.

The look on his face is a classic mix of surprise and guilt, as if he were as shocked by the mess as anyone else. It is a safe bet that the roll was done rolling long before anyone walked in. The clean-up is going to take a few minutes, but the big round eyes make it hard to stay grumpy.