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A brindle and white Boston Terrier and a brown and white calf lie side by side on sunny wooden boards near garden plants. 8 / 30

A Patch of Sunshine Was Big Enough for the Terrier and the Calf

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Warm sunlight stretches across weathered wooden boards, and two friends are making the most of it. A brindle and white Boston Terrier lies flat with his big ears upright and his chin on the planks, while a brown and white calf rests beside him with a calm, sleepy look. Pots of herbs and leafy plants stand along a garden fence behind them. The dog is Waffles and the calf is Maple.

Boston Terriers are friendly, lively little dogs with a reputation for being a bit clownish. Their short faces make them prone to overheating, so a sunbathing spot should always come with access to shade and fresh water. They tend to love people and usually get along with other animals when introduced properly. Calves also enjoy warmth, and young ones often spend a good part of the day resting in comfortable spots.

Sun is wonderful for a lazy afternoon, but pets can get too warm quickly, especially short-nosed breeds. Watch for heavy panting or restlessness, and move your dog somewhere cool if you see it. Hot boards can also be hard on paws, so test the surface with your hand first.

Waffles and Maple have found the perfect spot, and neither one seems ready to leave it. Some afternoons are meant to be spent flat on the floor. Neither of them seems to mind that the rest of the afternoon is going to pass without a single plan.

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