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The Cocker Spaniel Lay Still While an Abyssinian Climbed Aboard

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A Cocker Spaniel has become a stepping stone, and he's being very patient about it. The buff-colored dog lies flat on a woven rug with his long wavy ears spread out and his soft brown eyes looking sideways. Standing on his back, a ruddy Abyssinian balances on four paws with her tail curved high and her eyes fixed on something across the room. A basket, a door, and a curtain give the room a lived-in feel.

Cocker Spaniels are friendly, gentle dogs with beautiful long ears and silky coats. They tend to be affectionate and eager to please, which makes them good family pets. Their ears need regular cleaning and checking, since their shape can hold moisture, and your vet can show you how to do it.

Abyssinians are lean, active cats with a ticked, reddish coat. They are curious climbers that love high places, so a dog's back is a perfectly sensible perch. To keep an Aby happy, give her plenty of vertical space, like a tall cat tree, and lots of interactive play.

The dog doesn't seem to mind in the slightest, and the cat seems quite proud of her new vantage point. If your pets share a climbing arrangement like this, stay close and step in if the dog seems uncomfortable. For now, it looks like a very successful partnership.

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