A Chocolate Havanese Has Claimed the Laundry Basket
Clean clothes are heaped over the edges of the basket, and a silky chocolate-brown Havanese sits in the middle with a soulful, slightly guilty look. His dark eyes look up, his long ears fall in soft waves, and his shaggy coat blends in with the woven wicker.
More laundry is scattered across the floor behind him, in whites, grays, and blues, and the doorway leads to a bright room with a chair. It looks as if the dog has taken a pile of folded laundry and rearranged it into a bed. One white sock hangs over the rim of the basket like a flag, and he seems quite pleased to be the winner.
Havanese are small, friendly dogs from Cuba, known for their cheerful temperament and their long, silky coats. They are usually very social and like to be near their people, which is why a basket of clothes that smells like you is so inviting. Dogs like to nest in soft, warm items, and a basket makes a snug den. Their coats need regular brushing to prevent tangles, so expect some fur on the laundry. Offering a soft bed near where you work or fold clothes may help. If he chews or swallows fabric, talk to your vet.
He looks perfectly comfortable and a little hopeful. A warm basket of clothes is hard to resist.
