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A black Pug puppy crawls out of a short snow tunnel in a snowbank, with snow on his face and paws. 16 / 20

Truffle Dug a Snow Tunnel and Came Out Looking Very Pleased

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Flecks of snow dot the black fur on the Pug puppy's forehead, and his large round eyes look both proud and a little surprised. He has just dug his way out of a short tunnel in the snowbank behind him, and his paws are caked with white clumps. A set of wooden stairs and a downspout stand in the background, and small snow piles are strewn around like evidence of his work. His little curled tail is tucked down behind him, and the tunnel opening is rounded and neat, like it was dug with serious care.

Digging is a natural dog behavior, and it can be especially entertaining in soft snow. Pugs, with their flat faces and compact bodies, are best kept to short, supervised outings in the cold. Their short muzzles can make breathing harder in extreme temperatures, and their small size means they lose heat fast. After playing, give him a warm place and a chance to rest. Your vet can give breed-specific advice for winter outings.

Snow tunnels can be unstable, so it's wise to watch where your pup is digging and keep him away from large drifts, roof edges, or piles left by plows. Gentle play in a small, safe patch of yard is plenty of fun for a puppy. Pugs also love company, so he's probably most pleased when the whole family is out in the yard cheering him on.

We'll call him Truffle. He's rather pleased with his tunneling skills and would like everyone to know the construction was entirely his idea.

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