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A red Dachshund puppy rests its head on the edge of a chunky oatmeal knit blanket, its body tucked inside the folds. 14 / 31

Only One Little Head Is Poking Out of This Chunky Knit Blanket Burrow

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Wrapped in a nest of chunky oatmeal-colored knit, this little red Dachshund has only let its head peek out. Warm sunlight from a nearby window catches the copper sheen of its smooth coat and its silky ears, which spill out over the folds of the blanket. Its deep brown eyes look up with that gentle, pleading expression Dachshund owners know all too well, as though asking for just five more minutes. Behind it, a soft grey couch, a wooden table, and a green houseplant blur into the cozy afternoon glow.

Red is one of the most common Dachshund colors, ranging from a light golden shade to deep mahogany. Smooth-coated reds like this one shed lightly and are easy to groom with a soft brush or damp cloth. Burrowing under blankets is a classic breed trait, rooted in their history as dogs that worked in underground tunnels. Most Dachshunds enjoy having a soft spot where they can tuck themselves in, and it can help them feel secure, especially when they're young or when the house is noisy. Just make sure the blanket is breathable and that your puppy can wriggle out easily whenever it wants to.

Some puppies greet the day with zoomies. This one greets it with a long, slow blink from inside the warmest blanket in the house. Honestly, it's hard to argue with that approach.

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