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A Fluffy Samoyed and a Cream Persian Sleep Nose to Nose in the Hay

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A bed of golden straw in a barn corner holds two snoozing friends. A white Samoyed has curled into a huge, fluffy cloud with his eyes closed and his dark nose resting near a cream-colored Persian. The cat sleeps with her flat face pressed against his, her paws folded and her expression utterly peaceful. A rustic wooden wall hangs with dried herbs, rubber boots and a basket of plaid cloth in the background. The whole corner glows warm and gold.

Samoyeds and Persians both have luxurious long coats, and both need regular brushing to stay comfortable and tangle-free. Samoyeds were bred to work in the cold, so their double coat is very thick; they can overheat in warm weather and need plenty of shade and water. Persians prefer calm, cozy homes and are often most content curled up near their people. Straw is a classic bedding for barns, but dogs and cats living in the house usually do best with a clean, washable bed. If you have a pet with sensitive breathing, ask your vet before using dusty bedding.

The two sleepers look like a pair of clouds. It's hard to say where the dog's fluff ends and the cat's begins, and nobody seems to want to figure it out. A soft bed of hay and a warm friend, and the afternoon takes care of itself.

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