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A tricolor Basset Hound puppy sleeps in the hay with his head against a dozing shaggy brown pony. 18 / 32

A Basset Puppy and a Pony Napped Side by Side in a Bed of Hay

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Hay is scattered across the floor of the barn, and two nappers have claimed the softest patch. A tricolor Basset Hound puppy lies stretched out on his side with his huge ears flopped over his face, and a shaggy brown pony lies right beside him with her chin resting near his head and her eyes shut. A metal bucket, bales of straw and old boards fill the dusty background, lit by the soft light of late afternoon.

We can call the pony Clover and the puppy Waffle. Waffle's paws are tucked into the hay, and his little body rises and falls with each sleepy breath. Clover's long forelock lies across her cheek like a curtain drawn for the afternoon.

Basset Hound puppies grow quickly but have long backs and heavy bones, so they do best with short, gentle play and a supportive place to rest. Their long ears can hold moisture and dirt, so they need regular cleaning, and hay dust can irritate eyes and noses. Ponies often rest lying down when they feel safe, which is a sign of trust in their surroundings. Clean, dry bedding is better than damp or moldy hay for both dogs and ponies, and it should be changed regularly. If your animals share a barn, check that there are no sharp tools or gaps where a small puppy could be hurt.

Waffle and Clover seem to have agreed that the best thing to do with a quiet afternoon is nothing at all.

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