Two Dachshund Puppies Became a Pillow for a Very Sleepy Pony
Two chocolate-and-tan Dachshund puppies are stretched out on a rough wooden floor, one resting its chin on the boards and the other sprawled on its back with its paws up. Lying across them like a fluffy white blanket is a small pony with a pale, shaggy coat and its eyes closed. The pony's head rests on one puppy's back, and a pair of boots and sneakers sit nearby.
Dachshund puppies have long backs and short legs, which makes them prone to spine problems if they are handled roughly or asked to jump too much. Their backs should be supported when they are picked up, and heavy weight on top of them is not safe. That is why a scene like this should stay a picture only. A pony, even a small one, weighs far more than any puppy and can hurt it without meaning to. Give each animal its own space and always supervise any meeting. Ask your vet for advice about protecting a long-backed dog.
There is something amusing about the pony's look of total peace. She lies with her head down as if the puppies are a comfy pillow, while they seem to take the whole thing with great calm. The puppies' faces are soft, their eyes quiet. It is a warm, wobbly stack of friendship, and while it would never work in real life, it looks lovely on a quiet, dusty afternoon.
