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It Rained All Afternoon. A Rottweiler and Six Ducklings Watched It Fall.

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Raindrops streak down the windowpane, and a black and tan Rottweiler sits calmly beside it, his amber eyes fixed on the gray garden. Lined up on the sill next to him, in a descending row, are six yellow ducklings, all peering out at the same view. A gray knit blanket, a houseplant and a basket of laundry sit in the soft, cloudy light behind them.

Rottweilers are strong, intelligent dogs with a loyal and confident nature. With proper training and socialization, they are often gentle and devoted companions, and they appreciate a calm, structured routine. They are powerful, though, so teaching them to be careful around small animals is essential. Ducklings, for their part, are curious and will gather at windows to look at the outdoors, but they need warmth, and a window in a cold or rainy spell can be drafty. A heat source and a brooder are best for their first weeks. Your vet can help you plan for both a large dog and baby birds.

The dog looks like a serious sentry, but his shoulders are relaxed and his posture is easy, as though the rain is something he has decided to enjoy. The ducklings, small and golden next to his dark coat, stretch their necks for a better view. Water runs down the glass, and the garden blurs into green. It is a quiet, rainy afternoon, and everyone on the windowsill agrees it is best seen from inside.

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