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A fawn and white Bulldog and a white lamb sleep curled together in a big wicker basket on a sunny wooden floor. 5 / 22

The Bulldog Kept Watch Until Both She and the Lamb Fell Asleep

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A wide wicker basket sits in a patch of afternoon sun, and inside it lies a happy pile of sleepers. A fawn-and-white Bulldog has settled with her wrinkled face resting on a cream blanket, eyes closed and jowls relaxed. Curled against her back is Dumpling the white lamb, fast asleep, with her woolly coat fluffed and her pink nose turned toward the camera. A gray sofa and a potted plant sit behind them, and a toy peeks out from a corner of the floor.

Bulldogs are known for their calm, loyal natures and their love of a good nap. Their short noses mean they can have trouble breathing in heat or when exercising too hard, so they need cool places to rest and careful watching in warm weather. Lambs, for their part, sleep in short bouts and often like to lie close to a warm body. When a dog and a lamb share a bed, a vet can help you decide what is safe, and each should have the freedom to leave. A cozy basket suits both well, as long as the space is cool enough for the dog.

The Bulldog looks like a tired guardian, one who has taken her job seriously and has now earned a rest. The lamb snoozes safely beside her. It is a scene of complete, trusting peace on a sunny afternoon.

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