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(Bichon Havanais) (Havana Silk Dog) The Havanese is an elegant breed with distinctive fur. Round and covered in soft fur is their small happy faces. Bright almond shaped eyes appear perky and a black nose ends their square muzzle. This is very important to the breed as it reflects a lot of character and soul in their expression. Their long ears are never seen because of long flowing hair. A wide neck leads to their broad shoulders and square body. Short chubby legs lead to long round feet. Covering their body is long flowing fur which is particularly abundant on top of their head which is usually held up with a bow or ribbon. The beautiful fur comes in many colors; the most common is white.
The Havanese has a happy and extremely friendly attitude. Getting along wonderfully with all people familiar or not, this breed loves attention and knows how to get it! This breed loves playing with other dogs no matter how big they are and does great with cats and even small animals. This breed could definitely be called a “social butterfly.” Training this breed is easy because they are eager to please and love being the center of attention so many fun tricks and games can easily be taught to any Havanese. Shy, nervous, or aggressive behavior should not appear in a Havanese.
This breed loves children and can take a bit of rough housing.
This breed can vary in weight but but should be around 7-15 pounds. Some dogs may weigh more. Havanese that weigh less than 7 pounds may have increased health risk. Also note, the AKC has not set forth a weigh standard for this breed. commonly weigh more but anything smaller carries many health risks.
The Havanese commonly has cataracts, poodle eye (which is discharge from the eye and staining), PRA (causes blindness in both eyes), dry skin, or luxating patellas (knee problem sometimes leading to lameness) but these disorders mostly appear when this breed ages. An average life expectancy for the long living Havanese is 14-15 years.
Recently, Havanese breeders have been working to eliminate cataracts in the breed. It is recommended to buy from a breeder who screens for this genetic defect.
The Havenese was developed in Cuba and was extremely popular with the wealthy members of the country before the Cuban Revolution. After the revolution, the breed almost became extinct. However, an American breeder intervened and began working to save the breed from that fate. Today, the breed is becoming increasingly popular in the U. S. and other countries.
The Havanese needs plenty of grooming which is expected because of their long flowing coat. However, to prevent immense grooming the fur can be clipped short. Left long, their fur needs to be brushed two times a week plus extra fur should be trimmed away from the pads of their feet. Of course a show dog will need more grooming but for a pet this is all that needs to be done. Exercise, such as walks or play sessions, will keep this breed happy and healthy.
This breed is considered to be hypoallergenic and non-shedding. Havanese have hair instead of fur making them optimal for owners that suffer from allergies.
Almost all families can add this fun and friendly breed into their homes and hearts. Great with people and all types of animals this breed can live with anyone. Playful and fun, they love walks and time to play, but they also enjoy learning cute and fun tricks so they become the center of attention. Apartment life and being a companion for the elderly are both possible living environments for this easy going breed.
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I have a havanese japanese chin mix and live in the second story of an apartment complex if the weather is bad and when i wake up in the morning i have trained him to use a box of sod on my balcony. With the right training and consistency i think it would work. Just make sure the dog is at least five months old because this is when the connection between the dogs bladder and brain is made. Under that age they have little to no control.
We have two Havs and are both very quiet. In regards to housebreaking, Havs are a little difficult sometimes, but I'm sure with a poodle mix, it shouldn't be too difficult. I personally would go with the Hav/poodle mix, two very inteligent little dogs and sturdy around children
Our Chocolate Havanese. Visit www.AngiesHavanesePuppies.com for more information on our Havanese Puppies.
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Cuba
Color:
Chocolate
Description:
Our Chocolate Havanese. Visit www.AngiesHavanesePuppies.com for more information on our Havanese Puppies.
Age :
5 month
Name:
FIDELIO Du Printemps Des Olivets
Color:
chocolate
Description:
Havanese
Age :
14 month
Name:
Smoch Bears CELEBRATION
Color:
black
Description:
havanese girl
Age :
12 month
Name:
F`VINCENT Du Printemps Des Olivets
Color:
black with gold meanings
Description:
My love dog.
Age :
12 month
Name:
Marek Andruszewski
Color:
black with gold meanings
Description:
This`s my boy F`VINCENT Du Printemps des Olivets
Age :
3
Name:
Petey
Color:
Black and white
Description:
Beautiful, black and white Havanese. Good natured loves everyone. Sometimes can be stubborn but eventually cooperates.
Age :
1
Name:
Bandit
Color:
multi
Description:
We adopted himat 4 months old and were unsure of his breed but recently found out he is a Havanese!
Age :
16 weeks
Name:
Heidi
Color:
gold sable
Description:
16 week old Havanese puppy
Age :
17 weeks
Name:
ChiChi
Color:
black and white
Description:
Havanese puppy
Age :
6
Name:
Reggie
Color:
white
Description:
in need of a hair cut.
Age :
6
Name:
Reggie
Color:
white
Description:
Sportin the Yank's again.
Age :
6
Name:
Reginald Martinez Jackson a.k.a. Reggie Paul
Color:
white
Description:
He is a warm and loving dog. Defintiely has a personality all his own. Everyone that meets him loves him for his overall excitement and general happiness. I would have never thought that dogs could ever have such an expressive face as he does. You can see it when we woke him up from his little nap......I can totally hear him thinking...."come on guys....put down the camera, I am trying to sleep!"
Age :
6
Name:
Reginald Martinez Jackson a.k.a. Reggie Paul
Color:
white
Description:
Mr. Personality showing off his new baseball attire.
Age :
6
Name:
Reginald Martinez Jackson a.k.a. Reggie Paul
Color:
white
Description:
Cutiest Yankees' fan I have ever seen!
Age :
9 weeks
Name:
VanCorts Havanese
Color:
Black and White
Description:
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Age :
1 year and 4 months
Name:
Kyra
Color:
black and white spots
Description:
I would love to show my dog, if you can help me..
Age :
1 year and 4 months
Name:
Kyra
Color:
black and white spots
Description:
The typical, 10 pounds, lap pet, curly-straight hair,
angel's red eyes
Age :
8 Weeks
Name:
Veronica
Color:
Black and White
Description:
Darling AKC Havanese.
Age :
1.5
Name:
Jojo
Color:
White
Description:
Cute happiest dog I ever met.Very obedient & inteligent.
Age :
7 years
Name:
FeeBee
Color:
black and white
Description:
Very loving dog, black and white with semi-curly hair. She likes to be brushed and stays very still for her hair cuts. Very sweet dog, we love her a lot. She has the prettiest long eye lashes.
Age :
7 years
Name:
FeeBee
Color:
black and white
Description:
Very loving dog, black and white with semi-curly hair. She likes to be brushed and stays very still for her hair cuts. Very sweet dog, we love her a lot. She has the prettiest long eye lashes.
Age :
7 years
Name:
FeeBee
Color:
black and white
Description:
She is black and white, semi-curly hair which grows very quickly! Her body is mostly white and she has black, long ears and black around both eyes as if she is wearing a mask.
Age :
7 years
Name:
FeeBee
Color:
black and white
Description:
We picked out FeeBee at an animal shelter in Pennsylvania a couple of years ago. She is beautiful, loving and gets along well with our cat. Her hair grows really fast and it seems we are always triimming it and combing it. She loves to dress up in her many different outfits and is such a prissy little girl!
Age :
Unknown
Name:
Unknown
Color:
Black and White
Description:
Havanese
Age :
7
Name:
Lilli-Belle Sparkle Harrell
Color:
White
Description:
A Loving ALL White 6yr old Female Havanese. She likes her coat Short during the warmer months and Long during colder months. She like to accent her coat with a pink collar with either a heart shaped or dog bone shaped name tag. With a Big backyard, she enjoys playing with her owners and their grandchildren. She is an ALL AROUND Loving dog!
Age :
8 weeks
Name:
Bella
Color:
Cream
Description:
Bella, our unexpected New Years' Day gift to the family.
Age :
7 months
Name:
Kira
Color:
Creamy
Description:
After her first haircut, she looked like a completely different dog.
Age :
4 months
Name:
Kira
Color:
Brown & White
Description:
Kira at 4 months old, just after getting brushed.
Age :
4 years
Name:
Rally
Color:
White/Grey
Description:
Rally is 4 year old Havanese and entertains us constantly!
Age :
8 weeks
Name:
Remi
Color:
fawn sable
Description:
Remi is a Renaissance Havanese who now resides in LI
Age :
2
Name:
Snuggles
Color:
white & cream
Description:
The best dog ever!
Age :
3 years
Name:
Bobbins
Color:
Buff
Description:
Bobbins is a curly coated Havanese. He is the most obedient dog I have ever owned.
Age :
16 weeks
Name:
Duchess
Color:
Buff
Description:
Duchess is from Renaissance Havanese is Connecticut, she is a extreme pied havanese.
