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Rottweiler Puppies Piled Up for a Nap Beneath the Christmas Tree

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Beneath the low, ornament-covered branches of a Christmas tree, a pile of black and tan puppies is asleep in a happy heap. A few lie with their chins on one another, their paws stretched out, while the wrapping paper and gift bags scatter across the floor around them. A basket with a stuffed toy and a cloth sits near the window behind them.

Christmas trees can be a source of trouble for puppies. Pine needles can irritate the mouth and stomach if chewed, the water in the tree stand may be unsafe to drink, and glass ornaments, tinsel, and strings of lights are risky if chewed or swallowed. Keep decorations out of reach, cover the tree stand, and pick up wrapping paper, ribbons, and tape, which can be eaten by curious puppies. Chocolate and holiday sweets should be kept well out of reach as well.

Holidays can be loud and busy for a growing puppy, so a quiet space where she can retreat and sleep is helpful. Rottweilers tend to be calm and loyal, and a puppy that gets enough rest is more likely to be well behaved. Keep her routine as steady as you can, with regular meals, walks, and naps. Your vet can help with questions about holiday foods and safety.

For these pups, the gifts can wait. The best present right now is a warm floor and a nap.

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