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A Dapple Dachshund and a Black Cat Make a Splash in the Creek

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Water sprays across the creek as a dapple Dachshund wades in with his ears wet and his muzzle low. Across from him, a black cat bats at the surface with one paw, sending droplets flying. Both look intensely focused, as though the ripples are a very serious puzzle. The stream runs past a mossy bank and a gray house with a flowerpot sits behind them. The light is soft and bright, bringing out every wet whisker.

Most cats avoid water, but some enjoy playing in shallow puddles and dripping faucets. Dachshunds were bred to follow badgers into burrows, so they are curious, determined diggers and explorers. A dapple Dachshund has a mottled coat pattern. After a splash in a muddy creek, both pets should be dried off and checked for any scrapes, and creek water can carry bacteria or parasites, so ask your vet about preventing problems. Dachshunds also have long backs, so they need care when jumping or climbing out of the water. Supervision is a good idea for any water play.

Neither seems bothered by the cold or the wet. The dog wades and the cat swipes, and the water flies. It's an unlikely duo for a splash day, which is exactly what makes it fun. A little mud, a lot of splashing and two very different friends having the same idea at the same moment make a very good afternoon.

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