A Bed Made for One Dog Is Now Holding Four Sleepy Puppies
A round corduroy dog bed is meant for one dog, but four tricolor puppies have squeezed in anyway. Black-and-white faces rest on the plush rim, tan eyebrow dots sit above closed or half-closed eyes, and a small gray blanket pools beneath them. A potted plant and a pale wall in the background keep the scene calm and cozy.
A bed with a raised rim gives a dog something to lean on, which many love. Pick a size that gives a grown dog room to stretch, and wash covers regularly. For a litter, a larger shared bed works for now, but as puppies grow, each one will need a space of their own, so the household may soon need several.
Cavaliers are often content to be near their people, and many choose a bed in whatever room the family is using. Putting a bed in the main living area can help a puppy feel included, and a quiet corner nearby helps when she needs a break. Introduce the bed with treats and praise, so it becomes a happy spot instead of a place to avoid.
Right now, no one is worrying about space. Four little bodies press together, rising and falling in unison, and the bed seems to stretch just a bit further to hold them all. That kind of sharing is one of the best parts of puppyhood.
