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A tiny fawn Chihuahua puppy leans against the cheek of a shaggy brown pony beside a brick fireplace. 13 / 22

The Smallest Puppy in the House Found a Pony-Sized Pillow

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Pebble the shaggy brown pony rests her chin low in the middle of the room, her thick winter coat curling in wild waves, and tucked right up against her cheek is a tiny fawn Chihuahua puppy. The puppy's big ears are slightly back and his dark eyes look toward the camera with total trust. Behind them stands a brick fireplace with cold ashes, a woven basket with a plant, and a gray knit blanket on the floor.

Chihuahua puppies are among the smallest of all dogs, and their size makes them fragile. They can chill quickly, so a warm spot and a soft blanket are important, and they should be handled gently, with their whole body supported. Their small frame also means that falls or rough play can cause injuries. Ponies are strong animals with big hooves, and even gentle ones can hurt a tiny puppy by accident. It is best to supervise every meeting and keep a safe distance between hooves and a very small friend. Your vet can give advice on keeping a toy-sized puppy safe.

What a difference in size, and what a close fit. The puppy seems to have found a soft, warm place to lean, as if the pony's cheek were a cushion made just for him. Pebble holds perfectly still, her gaze calm and her breath slow. Whatever the fireplace is missing in warmth, the two make up for in company. For a puppy this small, a friend this big is the best protection of all.

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