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A black and tan Shiba Inu and a white lamb rest side by side in the grass under an apple tree in the evening sun. 22 / 22

A Shiba Inu and a Sleeping Lamb Rested Under the Apple Tree

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Apples hang from the branches above, and in the dappled shade below, a black-and-tan Shiba Inu lies on the grass with a calm, content expression. His ears are pricked and his dark eyes are half-closed, and his fur is rich with warm golden light. Snuggled against his chest is Dumpling the white lamb, her eyes closed and her small pink nose resting on the grass. Behind them, a wooden fence and a corner of the garden glow in the evening sun.

Shiba Inus are small, independent dogs from Japan, known for their fox-like faces and their clean, cat-like habits. They are intelligent and can be strong-willed, so patient, consistent training works best. They have a thick double coat that sheds heavily at certain times of year. Fallen apples are tempting for animals, but they can ferment, and apple seeds and cores can be a problem in large amounts, so keep an eye on what your pets eat. Lambs enjoy fruit too, in moderation. For advice about safe snacks for your pets, ask your vet.

The two look as though they have found the perfect afternoon. The dog guards the lamb with a quiet air of pride, and the lamb sleeps deeply. Under the apple tree, with the light filtering through the leaves, nothing is asked of either one, and the hours simply drift by like clouds.

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