Five Pups Moved Into the Biggest Sweater in the House
A giant chunky cream sweater has been turned into a bed, and five red and white Border Collie puppies are snuggled inside it. Some faces peek over the cable knit, while others are tucked deep into the folds with their eyes closed. The warm lamp light on the wall and a houseplant in the corner give the whole room a quiet, golden glow.
There is a reason dogs love to nest in clothes. A worn sweater smells like their favorite person, and that familiar scent can be deeply reassuring, especially to a young puppy that has recently left its mother. Many trainers suggest putting an item with a familiar scent in a new puppy's bed during the first nights at home. Just choose something you will not mind getting chewed, and watch that no loose yarn is swallowed.
Border Collies have a thick double coat with a soft undercoat that sheds seasonally, so brushing becomes part of life. Puppies start with a soft, fluffy coat that matures gradually, and getting used to gentle brushing early makes grooming easier for years to come. Always keep sessions short, calm and rewarding.
The sweater has been declared a success. Five puppies, one soft pile of wool, and not a single complaint about the fit. If one of them wriggles loose, the others will simply scoot over and fill the gap, because a warm sweater is far too good to waste.
