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Five Dapple Dachshund Puppies Huddled Together on a Hay Bale

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Straw crackles under five dapple Dachshund puppies as they cuddle together on a golden hay bale. Their coats are a marbled mix of gray, cream and brown, and one pup in the middle has a darker face. Several of them look to the left with big bright eyes, ears flopped, while the others peer forward. A basket and a doorway fill the barn behind them.

Dachshunds have always had a country side. Developed to hunt small animals around farms and burrows in Germany, they are quick, courageous and keen with their noses. Even today they may enjoy exploring a barn or farmyard, though their bodies need a little protection. Straw can be dusty and may irritate eyes or noses, and sharp stalks can poke small paws, so keep outings short and supervised. Remember, too, that farms hold hazards such as machinery, other animals and chemicals. A puppy that climbs onto a high bale could injure his back when jumping down, so lift him gently. Make sure he is up to date on vaccines before visiting places where other animals live, and talk with your vet if you are unsure.

This quintet seems well suited to farm life. They look at home on the hay and well aware that they are the cutest crop in the barn. When the sun moves across the doorway, they will probably burrow into the straw and nap right where they sit.

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