A Lemon and White Beagle Puppy Rested His Chin on a Gingham Blanket
A lemon and white Beagle puppy rests on a blue and white gingham blanket with his chin on the cloth and his big paw stretched toward us. His eyes are soft and half closed, and his ears fall in tan folds on either side of his face. Behind him, a potted plant, a pile of clothes and a basket crowd the floor. It looks like the end of a long afternoon of important puppy business.
Picnic blankets are great for puppies, since the soft, flat surface helps them settle in new places. Taking a familiar blanket on outings gives a puppy something that smells like home, which can help with confidence. Beagles are social, and they do best when included in family activities. When outside, always keep a puppy on a leash or in a safe fenced area, since its nose can lead it away fast. Bring fresh water and shade on warm days.
This breed also loves food, so keep picnic snacks out of reach. Grapes, chocolate, onions and many other foods are unsafe for dogs.
At the end of the day, a blanket, a patch of light and a quiet moment are all this puppy needs. In a minute he will probably drift off completely, with the blanket's checks rising and falling with each slow, comfortable breath. It is the sort of small, quiet scene that makes an ordinary day feel a little brighter.






