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The 12 Days of Dogmas

That's exactly what this is, 12 dogs in Christmas outfits, you're welcome.

Olivia Riccio

Dec 18, 2018

Shippensburg University

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My brain is a little fried from finals, as are most of my friends in college right now. So as the Christmas season comes upon us, and we will reunite with our pets, here are 12 dogs dressed in Christmas outfits. You probably need to see this right now, no matter who you are.

On the first day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

1. The Cutest Christmas Hot Dog

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I mean, what is cuter than a weiner dog wearing a sweater? He looks like he has a been good boy this year. Did you know that the dachshunds were actually bred to scent and chase small animals? Who knew that despite their odd shape they were good at tracking down other creatures.

On the second day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

2. The Most Helpful American Bulldog

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This guy is a big help, decorating the tree. American bulldogs, not to be mistaken by their cousin the English Bulldog, are actually quite agile. They were raised as catch dogs, which means they hunted large animals like hogs and cattle.

On the third day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

3. A Festive Basset Hound

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This little basset hound looks sad, but I bet all those presents under the tree are going to make him happy. Although they always seem droopy because of those floppy ears, those ears have a purpose. Since basset hounds are natural scent chasers, those ears drag on the ground to help the scent get to their nose.

On the fourth day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

4. A Bernese Mountain Dog Burrito

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I think this pup might be a little cold, so someone wrapped them up in a little blanket burrito. Bernese Mountain Dogs are from the Swiss Alps, and were raised as farming dogs.

On the fifth day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

5. A Good as Gold Golden Retriever

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This good golden could melt anyone's heart. It's hard to resist smiling when you meet this breed. Golden Retrievers are the 4th smartest dog breed, and are often used as search dogs, therapy dogs and more.

On the sixth day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

6. A Tiny Little Frenchie

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This French Bulldog puppy is looking for mischief, but how could you discipline him? French Bulldogs are quite notorious for being playful, and love to have a good time. Makes sense that this little guy is already messing around at such a young age.

On the seventh day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

7. Sledding Yorkie

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This Yorkshire Terrier is ready to go sledding, or strike a pose or two. I mean look at that paw placement. Yorkies are known for once being ratters, but did you know this breed was the first to be a therapy dog? That's right, a soldier named Bill Wynne found a yorkie in a foxhole during WWII, and named it Smoky. Smoky helped crawl through pipes to run wires through, and even visited hospitals and wounded soldiers.

On the eighth day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

8. A Reindeer Husky

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This reindeer is looking a little, husky? While this Siberian Husky might be dressed as a reindeer, his ancestors once herded them. Huskies were bred to be sled dogs, and carry heavy loads on sleds long distances.

On the ninth day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

9. A Pleasant Pug

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The Christmas season was too much for little pug. It's a good thing he's napping, because pugs need to watch their playtime. Because of being brachycephalic, which means their nose is pushed in more than most dogs, they need make sure that they don't overdo playtime, because it can be hard to breathe.

On the tenth day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

10. A Dashing Dalmatian

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Seeing spots? Well this Dalmatian is looking as dashing as ever. Did you know they are born white? Their spots do not show up until they get older.

On the eleventh day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

11. A Snazzy Shepherd

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This German Shepherd is quite snazzy in all the lights and garland. These guys are known to be great family pets, but also are great on the job, like being police dogs. They are dedicated to whatever they do.

On the twelfth day of Dogmas my true love gave to me:

12. A CAT?

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Well, this is awkward. Had to put this in for the cat lovers. Merry Christmas!

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The 12 Days of Dogmas

That's exactly what this is, 12 dogs in Christmas outfits, you're welcome.

1. The Cutest Christmas Hot Dog

2. The Most Helpful American Bulldog

3. A Festive Basset Hound

4. A Bernese Mountain Dog Burrito

5. A Good as Gold Golden Retriever

6. A Tiny Little Frenchie

7. Sledding Yorkie

8. A Reindeer Husky

9. A Pleasant Pug

10. A Dashing Dalmatian

11. A Snazzy Shepherd

12. A CAT?

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1. Waking Up Early in College is So Much Harder

2. You Have to Get Used to Walking Everywhere

3. Fuzzy Socks are the Cure to All Problems

4. Take Every Opportunity to Get Free Food

5. It's Okay to Gain the "Freshman Fifteen"

6. Invest in Vitamins and Supplements

7. Making Time to Clean is Essential

8. Drinking Water is Actually Important

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1. Me after every class

2. If you really care about your grades

3. When you get a new homework assignment

4. When people ask what you're going to do after college

5. When you see people who don't study and get good grades

6. We're all broke here

7. FREE FOOD IS FREE FOOD!

8. When it seems like everyone in class is smart - EXCEPT THE PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP PROJECT!!

Other than knowledge and all those important things

How to take stairs.

Caffeine is your friend.

How to study.

Finding free food.

How to take a nap anywhere.

How to appreciate sleep.

How to procrastinate productively.

Surprise: This is not on the syllabus

1. As a freshman, one does get to be called “freshman” by upperclassmen when they walk to parties in a mob of people.

2. Some of the best stories happen after 2 a.m.

3. Upperclassmen live for meal swipes from freshman because they are poor and need free food.

4. People are struggling just as much as you are so you're not alone.

5. You will never take privacy or personal space for granted ever again.

6. You are not the only one who has slept on the community bathroom floor after a night out.

7. Skipping class for Netflix is a valid excuse.

8. It’s totally acceptable to bring a pot of coffee, a sleeping bag and a pillow to the library.

9. Having class with a friend is the best because you can trade off days on who goes to class.

10. When you are a senior, you take the easiest classes to boost your GPA.

11. How to pull an all-nighter.

12. How to handle drunk people.

13. The drunk you does not look out for sober you about 90 percent of the time.

14. How to deal with a hangover.

15. How to interact with people very different from you.

16. The perfect amount to procrastinate on every assignment.

17. How to pass a class without paying for the textbook that was "required."

18. How to calculate your grades to see what you need on every test in order to maintain a passing grade.

19. How to hook-up with someone without getting emotions involved (but we all know that doesn’t happen).

20. How to handle your roommate when you want to strangle them.

21. That you miss your parent’s every day.

22. How to get into a bar when you aren’t 21.

23. How to BS on assignments, out loud and on your resume.

24. That theme parties are the greatest.

25. How to find free events that have free food.

26. That when there are puppies on campus it will be the greatest day of your life.

27. Alarms are necessary and you must set like seven of them in order to wake up in time for class.

28. Greek parties are exactly how they are in movies.

29. Care packages are treated like Christmas presents.

30. The friends you meet in college will become your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

31. That printers only break when you need them the most.

32. Cereal, ramen noodles, Easy Mac and microwavable pancakes can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

33. That classes before 8 a.m. should be illegal.

34. Changing your major is OK.

Don't let the thesaurus-inspired vocabularies in our résumés fool you. We're actually just big kids.

"You should know exactly what career is right for your future by the time you're 18."

"Save all your money."

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