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A gray Miniature Schnauzer and a white lamb touch noses in a sunlit room with a wood floor and a rug. 2 / 22

A Whiskery Schnauzer and a Woolly Lamb Said Hello Nose to Nose

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In a quiet room with a wooden floor and a worn gray rug, two noses are about to meet. A bearded Miniature Schnauzer leans in on the left, his gray whiskers bristling and his dark eyes focused. Facing him, Dumpling the white lamb stretches her neck forward with her pink nose raised, her soft woolly coat glowing in the light. A sofa and a pile of blankets sit in the background, and a window lets the afternoon in.

A nose-to-nose greeting is how many animals introduce themselves, and it tells them a lot about each other. Schnauzers are intelligent, spirited dogs with strong guarding instincts, and they usually do well with early socialization. Lambs are curious and gentle, and they tend to explore new things with their noses. When a dog meets a lamb, it is wise to go slowly, keep the dog calm, and allow the lamb to retreat if she wants to. Never leave a dog and a young farm animal alone together. For tips on safe introductions, talk to your vet.

The moment is hushed and a bit solemn, like two diplomats exchanging greetings. Neither pulls away, and neither seems frightened. A great friendship can begin with nothing more than one polite sniff, and this one looks like it is off to a good start, with plenty of afternoons ahead.

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