Havanese are known as the national dog of Cuba. Developed from the now extinct Blanquito de la Habana (“little white dog of Havana”), they are considered to make great pets.
Case in point: Einstein. A five-year-old Havanese rescue pup, Einstein (who also goes by the name Panda), has amassed an impressive following online, thanks to his charming personality and equally charming smile. According to his owner, Havanese dogs are generally very friendly and affectionate and are considered great lap dogs. They’re also fairly easy to train.
“If Einstein could only do one thing for the rest of his life, it would be sitting in my lap kissing my face,” joked the pupper’s owner in an interview with Hello Bark!. “He is loyal almost to a fault, and attached to my heels wherever we go.”
A fan of chickens, Einstein’s hobbies include playing chase, cuddles, and meeting new people. His dislikes, says his owner, are rain, fireworks, and angry people. “He is happy, friendly, and goofy! He loves to play with his dog and people friends alike, is a serious cuddler and with me, is absolutely the stereotypical ‘velcro dog.’”
He has also become known for his rainbow-colored tail. But with so much fur, his profuse coat needs to be thoroughly combed at least twice per week. Talk about upkeep!
