Browse ›
A small chestnut horse stands with his hooves on the back of a cream Goldendoodle on a backyard lawn. 11 / 36

The Goldendoodle Stood Perfectly Still While the Little Horse Climbed Up

AI imagegoldendoodlesmall horsebackyard

Backyard antics at their finest: a small chestnut horse with a wispy mane has stepped up onto the back of a cream Goldendoodle, and the dog is smiling about it. The Goldendoodle stands steady on the grass with his curly face turned to the side and his tongue peeking out, while the horse balances above him with a proud look. A wooden fence and shrubs make a quiet backdrop. The dog is Biscotti again and the horse is Copper. Neither seems to think the arrangement is unusual, and the lawn looks like a stage for a very small circus.

Goldendoodles are known for their patient, sweet temperament, and they often put up with a lot from their friends. They are also energetic and intelligent, so they enjoy games and attention. Their curls need regular grooming, and they love being part of the family's activities.

A scene like this is cute, but it is a good reminder that no animal should carry another's weight. A horse, even a small one, can hurt a dog, and dogs' backs are not made for carrying. Keep playtime gentle and on the ground, and separate pets of very different sizes during exuberant games. If your pets love to play together, stay close to supervise and call a break if things get rough.

Biscotti is taking it with great good humor, and Copper looks very pleased with himself. It is a silly and sweet picture.

More from this collection

All 36 →
A dapple Dachshund sits in a cardboard box while a chestnut horse lowers his head to sniff him from above.The Dachshund Was Safe in His Box Until a Big Nose Appeared OverheadA sable German Shepherd lies on the grass in the shade of a tree as a chestnut horse rests his chin on the dog's head.The Shepherd Lay Down in the Shade, and the Horse Rested a Chin on Him
A brindle and white Boston Terrier sits on wooden porch steps beside a chestnut horse lowering his head.The Terrier Took a Seat on the Porch Steps, and the Horse Leaned Down CloseA brown Newfoundland sits indoors by a frost-edged window while a chestnut horse looks in from the snowy yard.Snow Piled Up Outside, and a Horse Pressed His Face to the WindowA blue Great Dane and a chestnut horse rest their chins on the edge of a raised garden bed full of green plants.Two Giant Faces Looked Over the Garden Bed, Very Interested in the PlantsA red and white Saint Bernard and a chestnut horse sleep side by side in a bed of hay in a barn.A Saint Bernard and a Horse Settled Into the Hay for a Long Nap