Howl-iday Dogs

BY: ALANA HOLT

Staff photographer

It happens every year, and every year we're still so surprised when the sun sets early. But with falling back an hour comes sweaters and beanies, pumpkin-flavored everything and maybe a special Christmas treat for your dog — all things that make up the Happy Howl-idays. That also means cold fronts and cloudy days are coming, so make like a present and wrap yourself up in warm clothes and keep an eye on your furry friends so that they're warm and comfy, too.

And how ever you're spending the holiday — with your furry friend, by yourself or with your loved ones — we wish you a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christmas came early when Ladybird found Allie and Keegan in December 2012. She's a 12-year-old Border Collie mix and the best Christmas present ever. Photo taken at Calloway's Nursery in Denton.

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Akamaru, 2, is a Shepherd/Lab mix. He gets a case of the zoomies whenever he gets a treat, his favorite toy is Tina the stuffed llama and he is the Forest Gump of dogs at the dog park because as soon as he gets through the gates, he is runnin'!

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Akamaru

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Mia is an Australian/Blue Healer mix. The 2-year-old was adopted from the Denton Animal Shelter. She's a sweetheart, but her hobbies include getting into a little bit of trouble by annoying cats. Photo taken at the Christmas Shoppe in Southlake.

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Mia

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Wren is a year-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie who is so friendly she annoys people at the dog park because she likes to follow them around for all the pets.

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Wren

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Kylo, 3, is a Great Pyrenees and great protector of his dog dad. The 120-pound ball of fluff is terrified of water but doesn't mind being wrapped in Christmas lights for a couple minutes.

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