Havanese
Intelligent • Outgoing • Funny
Available Puppies
Mario
Male • AVAILABLERecently Sold
Luigi
Male • SOLD
Bowser
Male • SOLD
Koopa
Male • SOLD
Peach
Female • SOLDAbout the Breed
HEIGHT
8.5 - 11.5 inches
WEIGHT
7 - 13 pounds
LIFE EXPECTANCY
14 - 16 years
TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS
FAMILY LIFE: Havanese tend to be very affectionate, good with children, and with other dogs
APPEARANCE: They tend to shed less and their coat length istypically long and silky
SOCIAL: They are playful, adaptable, and open/friendly to strangers.
PERSONALITY: Eager to please with mid-level energy (not a couch potato or high energy).
ABOUT
Havanese, the only dog breed native to Cuba, are cheerful and sociable companions! Distinctive features of the Havanese include a curled-over tail and gorgeous silky coat, which comes in a variety of colors. Some owners enjoy cording the coat, in the manner of a Puli, and others clip it short to reduce grooming time. Havanese are smart and trainable extroverts and are excellent watchdogs but keep their barking to a minimum.
CARE
The long, silky coat of Havanese needs to be groomed daily. this can be done by gently running a comb or soft brush over the coat of your dog. Pen owners may choose to have their dog’s coat clipped short to reduce grooming time. The corners of the eyes should be gently cleaned daily to prevent tear-stain of the lighter colored hair in the area. Check ears often and wipe out the inside of the ear-flap with slightly moistened gauze or paper towel.
TRAINING
Havanese are highly intelligent and eager to please, and are easily trained with positive methods. This can be a sensitive breed, so care must be taken not to scold harshly. socialization from an early age is very important. Expose them calmly to a wide variety of new places and new people, always ensuring that experiences are positive and not intimidating. Gentle, patient training will result in a wonderful companion dog. They are affectionate with people and get along with other non-aggressive pets.