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Three Black Lab Puppies Fell Fast Asleep on a Mound of Towels

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Three black Labrador Retriever puppies are sound asleep in a row on a mound of soft towels. Their coats are like velvet, their ears are folded flat and their snouts are tucked down into the cloth. Cream and gray towels spread across the floor around them, and a laundry basket, slippers and a green houseplant sit nearby.

Soft towels are a comfortable bed for puppies, and they are easy to wash. A young Lab can sleep for most of the day, and rest is vital for healthy growth. Place the bed in a quiet corner with no drafts, and keep the room at a comfortable temperature. If you use towels, check them for loose threads and replace them if they're chewed, since swallowed fabric can be dangerous. Labs are strong chewers and love to explore with their mouths, so supervise young puppies until you know what they will do. Routine helps a puppy settle: feed, play, potty and nap at similar times each day. If a puppy twitches or paddles in his sleep, he is probably dreaming. Your vet can advise on sleep habits and any concerns.

All three are far away in dreamland. It looks like a very good place, and nobody is in a hurry to leave it. The towels are soft, the house is quiet, and little black paws twitch at whatever they are chasing in their dreams.

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