A Tiny Yorkie Fell Asleep Next to the Porch Scarecrow

A tiny Yorkie puppy sleeps curled up on a gray blanket, head resting on a paw, while a straw scarecrow in a red plaid shirt stands guard beside her. The scarecrow's burlap face and floppy hat give him a sleepy look of his own, and straw sticks out from his sleeves. White porch posts frame them, and a few small pumpkins glow orange in the background. It looks as though the two have settled in for a quiet autumn afternoon.

Yorkshire Terriers are small dogs with big personalities. They are bold, alert and often quite devoted to their people, with a silky coat that needs regular brushing. Puppies this size need a lot of sleep, often many hours a day, and a quiet, warm spot is important for growing. Keep an eye on a puppy around decorations like straw and hay, since pieces can be chewed or swallowed and cause irritation. Your vet can help with feeding and sleep routines.

There is something very soothing about a sleeping puppy beside a scarecrow, since the one is all calm and the other is all stillness. The scarecrow has no trouble keeping watch. He looks to be doing a fine job, and the napper is perfectly happy to let him. Autumn afternoons do not get much cozier than a warm blanket, a fuzzy friend and a porch full of pumpkins.