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A Chocolate Puppy Sat in the Tall Grass. Then You Notice What's Behind It.

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Tall blades of grass rise up around this chocolate Dachshund puppy, almost as high as its floppy ears. It sits squarely in the middle of the green patch, front paws together, head tilted ever so slightly, and soulful amber-brown eyes gazing just past the camera. Its smooth coat has a soft cocoa sheen with tan touches on the brows, muzzle, and feet. In a whimsical twist, the grassy patch seems to spill right up to a cozy living room, where a lamp glows over a grey couch draped with throws and a coffee table holds a mug, a book, and reading glasses.

Grass is a natural playground for puppies, offering endless smells to investigate and a soft surface for tumbling. Many dogs also nibble on grass from time to time, which is generally considered normal behavior, though frequent grass eating or vomiting afterward is worth mentioning to your vet. Before letting a puppy roam, make sure the lawn hasn't been treated with pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizer. Tall grass in summer can hide ticks and foxtails, the bristly seed heads of certain grasses that can lodge in ears, noses, and paws. A quick check after outdoor play, especially around those long Dachshund ears, helps catch problems early.

This little one seems perfectly content to sit and soak it all in. Summer days don't need to be complicated when you're small, curious, and surrounded by soft green grass.

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