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A fawn Pug puppy in a blue collar trots on a gravel path with a dark shaggy pony walking close behind it. 12 / 22

The Pug Puppy Marched Down the Path. The Pony Followed Close Behind.

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A fawn Pug puppy with a blue collar and a big tongue lolling out of his mouth is trotting down a gravel path with great purpose. Close behind him, her nose almost touching his back, walks Pebble the dark, shaggy pony, her forelock hanging over her dark eyes. Rubber boots, a basket of garden tools and a pile of flowerpots line the path, and a brick house sits in the distance.

Pug puppies are small, comical and affectionate, with flat faces that can make breathing more difficult, particularly in hot or humid weather. Walks should be short and calm, and a harness is often kinder than a collar for dogs with short noses. Gravel can be rough on soft puppy pads, so it is a good idea to check their feet. A pony following closely is a reminder that large animals can step on small ones without meaning to, so it is safest to keep a safe gap between them. Ask your vet for tips on exercising flat-faced puppies.

The pup seems to be thoroughly pleased to be in charge. He marches along with a bounce while the pony follows like a shy shadow. Neither of them seems to have a destination. The path is long and the afternoon is gentle. If the puppy stops, the pony will stop too, and if he trots, she will trot after him. It is a charming little parade, led by the smallest of the pair.

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