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Five Rottweiler Puppies Collapsed in a Heap on a Checkered Blanket

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Draped across a red and white checkered blanket, five black and tan puppies are fast asleep in a tangled heap. Two rest their chins on a sibling's back, one has its nose buried in the cloth, and the others are sprawled with tan paws dangling. A couch, a laundry basket, and some slippers can be seen in the background of the warm room.

A picnic blanket is a comfortable spot for a nap, and it can help a puppy learn to settle on a particular mat. Teaching a pup that the blanket means rest, with treats for lying down, gives you a handy tool for the vet's office, a cafe, or a friend's home. Wash it regularly, because puppies tend to drool and have accidents.

Rottweiler puppies grow fast, and the nap time they get now matters for development. It is best to let them sleep when they want to and to keep the room calm. The litter heap is natural and comforting, but each pup should also become comfortable resting alone as she gets older. If you have questions about how much sleep is normal, your vet can help. Large-breed puppies also need careful feeding and exercise to keep their joints healthy.

This sleepy group is very far from a picnic, but the blanket is warm and the afternoon is quiet.

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