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A Basket of Spring Flowers Had One Very Fluffy Delivery

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Tucked into a wicker basket overflowing with pink and white flowers and soft green sprigs, a blue merle Border Collie puppy looks off to one side with a gentle, curious expression. His gray coat blends with the silvery leaves, his white chest peeks out between blooms and one ear is slightly folded. Behind him, a pale wall and an open door suggest this basket is waiting for a very special delivery.

A flower-filled scene is picture-perfect, but real flowers and puppies need some care. Many popular cut flowers and greens can upset a dog's stomach or be harmful if chewed, and some, like lilies, are especially dangerous for cats. If your pup likes to taste things, keep bouquets out of reach, and if your dog eats part of a plant, contact your vet right away and bring the plant name if you can.

The breed's quick, attentive nature shines even in a quiet moment like this. Border Collie puppies are known to watch what is happening around them closely, and a pup who sits still in a basket is usually waiting for the next interesting thing. Early gentle experiences with new objects and places help puppies grow into calm, confident dogs.

For this little guy, being the center of the bouquet is a perfectly reasonable job. He sits there like a gift, hoping to be noticed.

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