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Two dapple Dachshund puppies sleep snuggled together on a heap of soft beige and grey towels on a wooden floor. 3 / 31

Someone Left Clean Towels on the Floor. Two Puppies Claimed Them in Minutes.

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Somebody left a pile of clean towels on the floor, and two puppies claimed it within minutes. These dapple Dachshunds have melted into the heap of beige and grey terrycloth, snuggled so close their heads nearly touch. One has a darker silver-and-black speckled coat, while the other is lighter with tan and cream markings and a pink nose. Both are fast asleep, paws tucked in, ears draped like little velvet flaps. The rest of the room fades into soft daylight behind them.

Puppies love sleeping in heaps for good reason. Littermates pile together for warmth and comfort from their very first days, and that instinct sticks with them. Young puppies can sleep eighteen hours or more a day, and that rest is important for healthy growth. When bringing a new puppy home, it helps to provide a soft, washable bed or a pile of old towels in a quiet, draft-free spot. A warm, cozy space can ease the transition away from the litter. Keep an eye out for chewing, though, since puppies sometimes gnaw on fabric, and swallowed threads or pieces of towel can cause trouble.

Laundry day may be delayed a little, but no one is going to disturb this nap. Some things are more important than folding towels, and two sleeping puppies are near the top of that list.

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