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A Schnauzer Puppy and a Pony Share a Wheelbarrow Full of Hay

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A metal wheelbarrow filled with hay sits just inside the door, and somehow two friends have squeezed in. A gray Miniature Schnauzer puppy peers over the edge with his wiry whiskers and serious eyes, and next to him a fuzzy brown pony has folded himself in, his forelock tumbling over his face. A shoe rack, a laundry basket and an aloe plant sit in the background. Daylight spills in from the door, giving the hay a golden glow. It looks like a very small, very cozy ride.

Miniature Schnauzers were once farm dogs, which means a wheelbarrow of hay is probably the most natural thing in the world to them. They are alert, quick learners and very loyal. Their trademark beard collects water and food, so it benefits from regular cleaning, and their wiry coat is usually trimmed or hand-stripped every few weeks. As with all small dogs, short and frequent walks plus mental games keep them happy. Ponies enjoy company but should never be loaded into a wheelbarrow in real life; here, it is just a charming bit of make-believe.

The two of them fit together perfectly. The puppy holds one side and the pony holds the other, and neither one seems to mind the squeeze. It's a ride that goes nowhere, and they look more than happy about that.

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