The Royal Gardener Brought Roses and a Very Serious Face
Pink roses spill from a woven basket held in the paws of a sable Pomeranian who clearly takes his duties seriously. A little green cap decorated with blossoms sits on his fluffy head, and a lace collar frames his round, bright-eyed face. Under a cream apron embroidered with leaf sprigs, he wears a dark green velvet jacket trimmed in gold. The shadowy background makes the blooms look almost lit from within. A few petals have drifted loose onto the apron, and the cream fabric and soft lace make a gentle contrast with the dark green of the sleeves.
Pomeranians are small dogs with a big presence. They carry a thick double coat that needs regular brushing, especially during shedding season, and they tend to be lively, alert and quite talkative with strangers at the door. Because they are tiny, early training and gentle handling matter, and careful supervision around larger dogs and on stairs or furniture helps prevent injuries. If you grow roses at home, it is worth knowing that thorns and garden fertilizers can bother curious pets, so keep an eye on where your dog sniffs.
This gardener has chosen only the finest blossoms, and the expression says he would like a word with anyone who steps on the flower beds. Somewhere in the palace grounds there is surely a very well-kept hedge, and a very proud little fluffball in charge of it.
