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A black and white pied French Bulldog sits on a lawn looking up as a chestnut horse lowers his head toward him. 6 / 36

The French Bulldog Looked Up, and a Very Tall Horse Looked Back Down

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A black and white pied French Bulldog sits quietly on the lawn with his bat ears upright and his eyes fixed on a very tall new friend. A chestnut horse in a halter lowers his big head until his nose is just above the little dog's face, and the two of them breathe each other in. A wooden fence and a tidy backyard form the backdrop. The Frenchie is Pierre and the horse is Copper. It is a quiet moment, and the whole yard seems to wait for what happens next.

French Bulldogs are affectionate, playful companions with a flair for comedy. They are easygoing and usually good with other animals, but their short noses make them sensitive to heat and exercise, so they should avoid long hot walks. A calm first meeting is the best way to begin any friendship, with both animals taking in each other's smell.

When introducing a dog to a horse, go slowly. Keep the dog leashed at first, stay out of the horse's kicking zone, and let the horse decide how close to come. Praise calm behavior in both animals and end the meeting if either seems upset. A handler experienced with horses is a big help.

Pierre looks a little amazed, and Copper looks fascinated. It is the kind of hello neither of them will forget. It is hard to say who is more surprised, but both seem delighted.

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