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A lemon and white Basset Hound sleeps on a blanket with a small brown bunny curled up beside him near a wood stove. 16 / 23

A Basset Hound Dozed by the Stove With a Bunny Tucked Beside His Ear

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Sprawled on a woolen blanket in front of a black iron wood stove, a lemon and white Basset Hound sleeps with his long ear draped over the floor. Against his side, a small brown bunny has curled up with her eyes shut, a tiny ball of fur next to his big, soft cheek. A stack of firewood and a metal basket stand beside the stove, and the room has the calm of a winter afternoon. Soft shadows move across the plank floor as the fire flickers.

Basset Hounds are gentle, laid-back dogs known for their long ears, strong noses, and love of naps. Their ears and skin folds need regular cleaning to prevent infections, and their long backs mean they shouldn't jump from high places. Wood stoves are cozy but dangerous, so use a sturdy guard and keep pets from touching hot surfaces. Rabbits also overheat easily, so make sure the room is not too warm and that they can move away if they want to.

The Basset's closed eyes and slow breathing tell you the room is at peace. The bunny pressed to his ear seems to have found a very soft pillow. Her tiny nose rises and falls with every sleepy breath.

A crackling stove, a heavy-eyed dog, and a tiny sleeper beside him. Few things feel more restful.

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