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Gus Set Out Two Lawn Chairs for Sunset. Bruno Had His Own Seating Plan.

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Late in the day, the backyard is a pleasant mess of tools, twigs, and half-finished projects, and Gus has decided it can all wait until tomorrow. He sits back in a faded blue folding lawn chair, wearing a plaid short-sleeved shirt, khaki shorts, gray suspenders, and his reading glasses, gazing off toward the fence line. A second lawn chair sits empty beside him, but Bruno has chosen the grass instead. The brindle Boxer lies stretched out at Gus's feet, tongue lolling in a relaxed pant, his dark muzzle and striped coat glowing in the soft evening light.

Panting with a loose, open mouth like Bruno's usually signals a content, relaxed dog cooling off after some activity. Boxers are a brachycephalic, or short-nosed, breed, which means they can overheat more easily than dogs with longer muzzles. On warm evenings, make sure your Boxer has shade, fresh water, and the chance to rest after play. Heavy, noisy panting, drooling, or sluggishness can be signs of heat stress, and it is worth calling your vet if you are worried. A cluttered yard is also worth a quick sweep: sticks, garden tools, and stray hoses can be tripping hazards for both people and enthusiastic dogs.

There is a second chair if Bruno ever wants it, but the cool grass seems to suit him fine. For Gus, a quiet yard and a good dog at his feet make for a pretty perfect evening.

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