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Three cream Havanese puppies stand around a green tennis ball on a rug in a living room with a blue sofa. 25 / 27

Three Puppies Surrounded a Tennis Ball and Held a Meeting

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A single tennis ball sits on a faded rug, and three cream Havanese puppies have gathered around it to discuss what happens next. One is leaning in with a curious nose, another has a paw lifted as though ready to pounce, and the third is peering up at the camera with an innocent face. A blue sofa, a plant and a pile of laundry give the room a comfortable, lived-in look.

A tennis ball is a classic dog toy, but it is a bit large for tiny pups, and they should be supervised with it. Small dogs can chew off pieces of the fuzzy cover, and a ball that is too small can become a choking hazard. For a toy-sized breed like the Havanese, choose a ball sized to match the dog, and take it away if it starts to come apart.

Fetch is a game many Havanese enjoy, and they are quick to learn tricks, especially when there are treats and praise involved. They are usually happy to play indoors, which suits small homes. Keep play sessions short and fun, and let the pups take breaks, because puppies can tire quickly.

The ball has not moved yet, but that will not last. Three little noses are inches away, and somebody is bound to bump it soon. Whoever pushes it first will set off a chase around the living room, and the blue sofa is about to become the finish line.

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