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A long-haired chocolate Chihuahua and a white lamb sleep with their heads touching in a cream rope hammock on a wooden porch. 6 / 37

The Porch Hammock Was Fully Booked by a Chihuahua and a Surprise Napper

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Do not disturb, the hammock is fully booked. A long-haired chocolate Chihuahua has sunk deep into a cream canvas hammock, eyes squeezed shut, and right beside her a white lamb is sleeping just as soundly, its nose nearly touching hers. The knotted rope edge sags gently under their combined weight, which cannot be much. Out of focus on the porch behind them sit a pair of rubber boots, a pot of dried leaves, and a folded blanket, hinting at a slow afternoon when nobody had anywhere to be.

Chihuahuas are tiny, but they often have big personalities and strong attachments to their favorite companions. Because of their size, they lose body heat quickly and usually love burrowing into warm, soft spots, which may explain why this one picked the coziest place on the porch. If your small dog likes to lounge up high, keep an eye on safe exits. Hammocks, beds, and couches can be a long drop for little legs, and a jump down can lead to injury. Pet stairs or a low cushion nearby make it easier for them to climb on and off without risk.

Some naps are planned, and some just happen when the breeze is right and the company is good. Whatever these two were up to before, they have clearly agreed that this is the best part of the day.

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