A Tuxedo Puppy and a Windblown Pony Went for a Walk Along the Fence
On a gray spring morning along the farm fence, a Boston Terrier puppy is working on his balance. With one white paw lifted and his tuxedo coat looking sharp, he steps along a board at the bottom of the rail, his big upright ears turned toward the camera. Beside him walks Clover, the shaggy brown-and-white pony, head high and pale forelock blowing, looking straight ahead like a patient escort. Straw sits in a pile behind the wire, and a barn waits in the distance.
Boston Terriers are small, friendly dogs with short coats and expressive faces, and they are often called the American Gentleman because of their tuxedo-like markings. They are generally lively and affectionate, and they like to be near their people. Their short noses mean they can be sensitive to heat and heavy exercise, so shade, water, and rest breaks are important on warm days. Farm walks are a lovely way to give a puppy new smells and sights, as long as fences are secure and the puppy is supervised around bigger animals. Your vet can tell you how much exercise is right for your own dog.
They make an amusing pair, the dapper little dog and the windblown pony, heading down the same path at their own relaxed pace. Neither of them looks like they are going anywhere important, and that is exactly the point of a morning stroll.
