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The Corgi Was Supposed to Be Guarding the Basket. Then He Spotted Who Was in It.

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The basket is big, the blanket is soft, and the guard is on duty even though his eyes are mostly closed. A red-and-white Corgi curls around the edge of a wide wicker basket with his chin resting near the calf's back, while a brown-and-white calf sleeps deeply beside him with her pink nose tucked in. A blue blanket, some socks and a potted plant are scattered across the wooden floor behind them.

Corgis were bred as herding dogs, and the instinct to watch over and gather those around them runs deep. They are smart, lively and quite vocal, and they usually bond closely with their families. Because their bodies are long and low, they should avoid a lot of jumping from furniture, and keeping them at a healthy weight is easier on their backs.

Many dogs will appoint themselves protector of a sleeping friend, and it can be a lovely thing to see. Even so, it is wise to supervise when a small dog lies close to a growing calf, since sleepers can roll and a startled animal might kick out. Quiet naps with an adult nearby are the safest kind.

The watchman is not fooling anybody. Clover is fast asleep, and the Corgi is only a few minutes behind her, with one ear still politely on duty. The blanket is warm, the basket is wide and the afternoon is long.

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