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Nobody Was Watching the Apple Tree Until a Calf Settled In Beside the Dog

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Under the apple tree the grass is cool and speckled with leaves, and a silver-gray Weimaraner has stretched out as if the spot were made for her. Against her side lies a little brown-and-white calf with her chin tucked low and her white hooves folded neatly. A blue bucket tipped over in the background, a few apples have dropped near some flower pots, and nobody is going to tidy any of it today.

Weimaraners have sleek short coats and a famously serious, soulful stare, and this one is giving the camera exactly that look while staying perfectly still so the calf can nap. They are a smart breed and tend to be loyal, which is why many of them take on a protector role with anyone in their circle, including smaller animals.

If you have fruit trees in the yard and pets that roam under them, it is worth picking up fallen apples often. Fermenting fruit attracts wasps, and apple seeds and cores are not something dogs should snack on in quantity. A quick sweep each evening keeps the shady spot safe for everyone. If a pet does eat something odd, a call to your vet is the right move.

Shade, a soft breeze and a warm shoulder to lean on make an easy afternoon. Clover seems to have decided that the best part of the orchard is not the fruit, it is the neighbor.

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