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Grandmother in a floral apron bathing a wet black and white Havanese in a sudsy galvanized tub in a dusty backyard. 2 / 29

Bath Day in Abuela's Old Metal Tub, and Chispa Had Thoughts About It

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Late sunlight filters through the backyard, catching the bubbles floating in a galvanized washtub. Abuela kneels beside it in her flowered apron, sleeves pushed up, gently working suds into Chispa's back with one weathered hand. The little Havanese stands in the warm water looking soggy and resigned, her black and white fur plastered to her face, a few bubbles clinging to her ears. Someone has even draped a little patterned cloth over her chest. A wooden fence, potted plants and laundry hanging on a line in the background make it feel like any ordinary chore day, just with more splashing.

Havanese have a long, silky double coat that benefits from regular grooming. Baths every few weeks, or when they get into something messy, are usually plenty. Brushing out tangles before the bath matters, because water can tighten mats and make them harder to remove. Use a gentle shampoo made for dogs, rinse thoroughly, and dry the coat completely, especially in the thick fur behind the ears and under the legs where dampness can lead to irritation. Many owners keep the coat in a shorter trim for easier care. A groomer or your vet can suggest a routine that suits your dog.

Chispa may look like she is plotting her escape, but once she is dried and fluffed she will be back to strutting around the yard like the queen of the house.

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