Havanese Information
| Weight: | 7 to 13 pounds |
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| Height: | 7 to 13 inches |
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Description
The Havanese is a cute looking toy dog with a distinctive appearance. These dogs have a tail that curls over their backs, and the body is covered in long wispy, wavy, or curly hair. These dogs display an alert yet mischievous expression, and the face is framed by medium length, feathered ears.
The beautiful eyes of this breed are almond shaped. The coat of the Havanese can come in a variety of colors, and some of these include silver, tan, gold, cream, black, blue, and bi- or tri-colored coats.
Temperament
The Havanese is a playful and entertaining dog that enjoys company and likes to be active. This breed is very loyal to its owners, and is sociable, cheerful, and has a very amiable character. Very intelligent and responsive, the Havanese breed gets along well with children and with other pets, making for an ideal family pet. This dog likes to be affectionate and enjoys receiving fuss and attention. These dogs are also very eager little creatures, and very enthusiastic.
Height & weight
The height of the Havanese usually reaches around eight to eleven inches. The Havanese usually weighs in at around seven to thirteen pounds.
Common health / behavioral problems
There are a number of common health problems that can commonly occur in this dog breed. Some of these include retinal problems, cataracts, knee problems, and dry skin. However, they are overall quite healthy dogs.
Trainability
The Havanese is a very intelligent and responsive breed, and with patience and understanding training should not prove a big problem. However, because of the small bladder of this breed house training can often take some time.
Ideal living conditions
The Havanese is a small, indoor toy dog, and is well suited to apartment living as well as to living in a house. This dog will be fine without a garden, and exercise can be provided in the form of walks and interactive play instead. It can tolerate warm climates quite well.
Exercise requirements
The exercise needs of the Havanese are classed as below average, and these dogs will often amuse themselves just running around the home. However, if you have a yard or garden you can let your dog enjoy some daily play time, or you can take him for a daily brisk walk. This breed does enjoy being active, and will enjoy interactive play with his owners, as he also likes to spend time with people.
Diet & nutrition
You should provide your Havanese with a well balanced diet, made up of high quality dog food. Feeding should be in small quantities and on a regular basis, and you should ensure that you carefully monitor portions to avoid overfeeding the dog. Always provide access to fresh water, as with all other dog breeds.
Life expectancy
With proper care, a fit and healthy Havanese can expect to live for around fourteen or fifteen years.
Grooming requirements
The coat of the Havanese does require regular brushing in order to keep it in good condition, and for owners that do not intend to show their Havanese trimming the coat is one option in order to make grooming easier.
Origin
The Havanese is a toy dog breed that originates from Cuba.
Dog group
AKC Toy