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The Havanese Lay Down, and the Ducklings Curved Right Along His Side

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The black and white Havanese lies on the carpet with his scruffy head resting on his paws and his eyes looking off toward a sunny window. Along his side, in a neat curve, is a row of yellow ducklings with their feathers puffed up and their bills tucked in. His shaggy, silky coat spills over them like a blanket. A curtain glows in the background, and a wicker basket and a pair of shoes sit near the wall.

Havanese are small, cheerful dogs from Cuba, known for being friendly, social and quick to learn. Their long, silky coats need regular brushing to prevent tangles, and many Havanese love to be near their family at all times. This sociable nature can make them gentle with other animals, though each dog is different. Ducklings are social too and always seek a warm body to huddle against, which is why they love a dog's side. Because baby birds are fragile, supervise every meeting and never leave ducklings alone with a dog. Your vet is a good source for questions about caring for baby birds.

The Havanese seems to take it all in stride. His shaggy coat, a little rumpled, is the perfect cover, and he holds still with the soft look of a dog who is content just to be there. The ducklings seem to feel the same, leaning in one after another along the curve of his body. In the quiet room, with sunlight spilling over the carpet, it looks like a very easy afternoon.

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