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The Pug Dove Into the Leaf Pile, and Copper Came to Investigate

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The leaf pile is deep and golden, and two noses are busy investigating it. A black Pug sits right in the middle with a wrinkled forehead and big round eyes, a few crunchy leaves tucked around his paws. Copper the chestnut horse leans down from above, his nose almost touching the leaves, as though he is checking for hidden treasure. A wooden fence and a gray house sit quietly in the background. The air looks crisp, the light is low and gold, and the whole yard has that cozy, end-of-season feeling.

Pugs are charming, clownish companions, though like other flat-faced dogs they can have trouble with heat and heavy exertion. Cool autumn weather is perfect for a gentle romp, but it is still wise to watch their breathing and let them rest. Sniffing is also good for a dog, because it engages the brain and tires them out in a pleasant way. A pile of leaves is a fun playground, but check for sharp sticks, burrs or anything a dog should not eat. Horses are grazers who investigate the ground with their lips and noses, so these two share the same curiosity, just at different heights.

Whatever is down there, it must be very interesting. The Pug looks delighted and the horse looks thoughtful, and the leaves are crinkling with approval. Autumn afternoons like this are made for slow wandering, crunchy leaves and a friend who is happy to follow wherever your nose leads.

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