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A tiny white lamb sleeps curled between the large front paws of a dozing black and tan German Shepherd on a stone floor. 3 / 37

The German Shepherd Was Almost Asleep. Then Something Tiny Crawled In.

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Big paws make the best walls. A sable German Shepherd lies stretched across a smooth stone floor with his eyes half closed, his heavy chin resting just above a tiny white lamb. The lamb has tucked itself into the space between his front legs, eyes shut, ears soft and floppy, wool tightly curled like a fresh knit sweater. Daylight filters in from a window in the corner, and a pair of slippers sits off to the side, forgotten. The whole room feels hushed, as if everyone is tiptoeing so as not to wake the baby.

German Shepherds are famous for being loyal, intelligent, and protective. Those traits are why they have been used for herding, guarding, and service work for generations. A well-socialized Shepherd often forms strong bonds with the people and animals in its household, and many seem to take a natural interest in watching over smaller members of the family. Still, their size and strength mean early training matters a great deal. Teaching a gentle 'settle' or 'easy' command, and supervising early meetings with any small animal, helps keep everyone safe and calm.

It is hard to imagine a more secure place to nap than right where this lamb has chosen. The big dog may look sleepy, but you get the feeling one ear is always listening, just in case his little friend needs him.

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