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A Dachshund Strolled Across the Yard With a Bunny on His Back

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A long, glossy chocolate Dachshund walks across a backyard lawn with his nose forward and his ears swinging. Perched on his back like a rider on a very low horse, a small brown bunny sits upright with her ears high. A wooden fence, potted plants, and a warm light from a doorway glow in the background.

Dachshunds are long, low dogs with a bold spirit. They were bred to follow badgers into tunnels, and that history shows in their nosy, determined walk. Their long backs need care, so it is best to keep them from jumping off furniture and to maintain a healthy weight. A vet can give advice on protecting a Dachshund's spine.

A bunny riding on a dog's back is a charming picture, but not something to encourage in real life. Both animals can be hurt by a fall, and rabbits are especially fragile. A better way to enjoy their friendship is to watch them walk and play side by side on the ground, with a person nearby.

In the picture, the Dachshund strolls on as if he does it every day, and the bunny holds on calmly. The evening light is soft, and the yard is quiet. It is a funny, happy parade of two. A walk like this is over in a minute, but with a rider on board it looks like the grandest tour in the neighborhood.

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