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Five cream Chihuahua puppies cuddle in a cluster on a white textured bedspread in a softly lit bedroom. 18 / 33

The Bed Was Freshly Made and Very Tidy, Right Up Until Five Puppies Arrived

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A freshly made bed with a textured white bedspread was looking very tidy, right up until five cream puppies arrived. Now they're bundled together in a soft cluster near the middle, a jumble of pale paws, pink-tinged ears, and drowsy faces. Two at the back are nodding off, one sits up proudly on top, and the two in front gaze out with dark, shiny eyes, half alert and half ready for sleep. Folded blankets, a glass on the nightstand, and a sprig of greenery in a vase give the bedroom a calm, airy feel.

A pile of puppies this small is irresistible to children, and Chihuahuas can be loving family dogs, but their tiny size calls for extra care. Puppies like these can be hurt if they're dropped, squeezed, or stepped on, and a frightened Chihuahua may nip in self-defense. Many breeders and trainers suggest that families with very young kids think carefully before choosing a toy breed. In any home, teach children to sit on the floor to hold a puppy, use gentle hands, and let the puppy walk away when it wants. Adults should always supervise. Also be careful with beds: a puppy can be injured jumping or falling from that height.

These five seem perfectly happy right where they are, cushioned by soft fabric and the warmth of their littermates.

A made bed lasts about a minute in a home with puppies. Nobody here is complaining.

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