The Weimaraner Found Something Very Small and Very Yellow in the Laundry
The silvery Weimaraner leans over a wicker laundry basket with a worried, gentle look in his amber eyes. In the basket, nestled among soft cream towels, are five yellow ducklings in a close, sleepy row, their bills tucked in and their down puffed up. Behind them, a room full of everyday clutter spills across the floor: sneakers, a gray sweatshirt, a plaid blanket and a blue dumbbell.
Weimaraners are affectionate, energetic dogs that tend to bond closely with their families. Their sensitive, expressive faces often seem to ask questions, and they are known to be quick learners. They need regular exercise and companionship to stay happy, and they can be gentle when properly introduced to new animals. Ducklings, meanwhile, like towels because the soft fabric keeps their feet from slipping, though they should not be left in a basket with no heat source for long. A warm brooder is best for their first weeks. If you are not sure how to set one up, your vet can help.
The dog's face says it all. He looks as if he has just discovered the most important delivery of his life and is working out what to do about it. His nose hovers politely close, but he does not touch. The ducklings seem blissfully unaware that they are the center of such attention. They doze in their towel nest, warm and tidy, while the dog keeps watch with the seriousness of a nurse on night shift.
