Five Sleepy Puppies Found the Perfect Patchwork Quilt
Five black and white Havanese puppies have gathered on a patchwork quilt in blues and creams, and every one of them is fast asleep. They lie in a tight bunch, cheek against back, with ears flopped in all directions and tiny paws curled under chins. The quilt's squares of gingham and faded floral give the scene a homespun look, and a few leaves on the ground behind hint at a breezy day.
A pile of sleeping puppies is more than cute. Sleeping close together helps keep them warm and gives them a sense of security. If you are bringing home a young pup, a blanket that smells like its littermates or mother can make the first nights easier. Soft, washable bedding is best, because puppies are prone to accidents and an old quilt can survive many washes.
Havanese puppies sleep a great deal in their first months. They play hard for a short time, and then they drop. Allow them to nap undisturbed whenever possible, because growing bodies need the rest. Their silky coats also collect leaves, grass and twigs, so a gentle brush after outdoor naps keeps tangles away.
The quilt looks well loved, and now it holds five very small sleepers. Not one of them seems to mind that the pile is crowded. Somewhere in the pile a tiny snore starts up, and then a second one joins it, so the quilt now has its own very quiet soundtrack.
