A Boston Terrier and a Piglet Posed Under the Sunflowers

Tall sunflowers lean over a wooden fence, and in the grass below them a brindle and white Boston Terrier sits tall with wide, round eyes fixed on the camera. Pressed against her side is a small pink piglet, sitting upright with her ears perked and her snout lifted toward the light. The grass is soft and green, and the yellow blooms behind them make the scene look like a small, happy portrait of two best friends. A few petals have drifted down into the grass, and the sky above is a clear, bright blue.

Boston Terriers are friendly, lively little dogs with a gentleman-like look, often called the American Gentleman. They tend to be sociable and eager to please, and they love to be with their people and other pets. Their short noses mean they can overheat in the sun, so shade, fresh water, and breaks are important during warm weather. Sunflowers themselves are not considered poisonous to dogs, but the seeds and stalks can be hard to digest, so it is best to keep her from chewing on them. Ask your vet if you have questions.

Penny and the Boston look quite pleased to be sitting side by side. The flowers nod above them in the breeze. It is a bright, sunny moment for two very different friends. Neither of them seems in any hurry to leave the sun.