Three Weimaraner Puppies Took Over the Picnic Blanket
A blue-and-white checked blanket has been spread out on the floor, and three silver-gray puppies have taken it over completely. They lie in a row with their chins pressed to the cloth, heads low, big dark eyes looking sideways with a sleepy, slightly suspicious expression. Behind them a laundry basket, a shelf and a lamp glow softly in the room. It looks like a picnic that ended before anyone brought the snacks.
Puppies are drawn to blankets for the same reason people are: warmth, softness and a sense of safety. A washable blanket with a familiar scent can help a new puppy settle and can make a great travel or crate companion. Wash it often, since puppies drool, shed and track in dirt. Keep an eye out for chewing, because swallowed fabric can cause a blockage, and replace any blanket that begins to fray. Weimaraners are affectionate and love physical closeness with their people, so a blanket near the family helps them feel at home.
The picnic can start whenever the snacks arrive. These three are very comfortable right where they are.
Nap time on a blanket is a simple pleasure. There are no toys to fight over, no stairs to climb, and no rush to get anywhere. Just three warm bodies, a soft floor, and the comfort of being together.
