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The Cat Lay Still While the Puppy Climbed Her Like a Hill

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Some friends make excellent furniture. A seal point Birman lies flat on a woven gray rug with her blue eyes half-lidded and one white paw stretched out in front of her. Across her fluffy back, a golden puppy named Biscuit has scrambled up and is balancing with his front paws forward and his ears flopping. She does not seem to mind in the slightest, and her expression is one of calm, dignified patience.

Puppies explore the world with their paws and mouths, and climbing on whatever is nearby is part of that. Birmans are often described as even-tempered, which helps in a house with energetic youngsters. Even a mellow cat has limits, though, and it is the owner's job to notice them.

If your cat tolerates a puppy climbing on her, watch her tail, ears, and eyes. A twitching tail, flattened ears, or a hard stare mean she has had enough. Step in gently, redirect the puppy to a toy, and give the cat a place to rest that the puppy can't reach, like a tall cat tree or a baby-gated room. Rewarding the puppy for calm behavior teaches him that gentle manners lead to good things.

For the moment, the Birman has accepted her role as a very soft hill. The puppy is delighted with his mountain, and she is waiting it out with patience that would impress a monk.

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