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A white lamb stands with its front hooves on the back of a mahogany-red long-eared dog lying calmly on a wooden floor. 7 / 37

The Red Setter Just Wanted a Nap. The Lamb Decided He Was a Hill.

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Somebody has decided the dog is a hill. A curious white lamb has planted its front hooves squarely on the back of a deep mahogany-red dog with long, silky ears, and it is peering around the room from its new lookout. The dog, meanwhile, lies flat on the worn wooden floorboards with his chin down and an expression of total, saintly patience. A water bowl sits in the foreground, a rope toy lies nearby, and a wicker basket overflowing with sweaters and slippers fills the corner of what looks like a well-loved farmhouse room.

With his rich red coat and feathered ears, this fellow looks a lot like an Irish Setter. Setters and retrievers belong to the sporting group, dogs originally bred to work with hunters in fields and wetlands. They are usually friendly, eager, and full of energy, and many have a famously soft, tolerant temperament with family. That feathered coat needs regular brushing to prevent mats, especially behind the ears and along the legs. Even the most easygoing dog has limits, though, so it is wise to watch for signs of discomfort like lip licking, turning away, or stiffening, and give a gentle break when needed.

Right now there is no sign of that. The big red dog seems to have accepted his new role as furniture with remarkable grace, and the lamb looks very pleased with the view from the top.

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