The Frenchie Settled by the Fireplace, and the Ducklings Snuggled In
A cream French Bulldog is lying on a chunky knit blanket in front of a stone fireplace, with his head tilted and his dark eyes looking sleepily toward the camera. Against his chest, packed tightly together, are about seven yellow ducklings, their soft heads tucked and their down fluffy. A wooden table, a stack of linens and a curtained window fill the room behind them with soft light.
French Bulldogs are small, affectionate dogs that love to be close to their people. With their short coats, they tend to feel the cold and often look for warm spots by the fire. Fireplaces need a sturdy screen, and pets and ducklings must never be left unsupervised near one. Ducklings need steady warmth, but it should come from a proper, safe heat source rather than an open fire. A room that is too hot can be as risky as one that is too cold. If you are unsure, your vet can help with safe temperatures for baby birds and flat-faced dogs.
The dog has the contented look of someone settling in for a long evening. His sleepy eyes and soft jowls suggest that nothing could possibly be wrong. The ducklings have found his chest the perfect spot for sleeping, rising and falling gently. Outside it may be dark, but in this room the glow is warm and steady. The blanket is soft, the company is good, and the night is long.






