Appearance:
The havanese comes in many different colors. But they all have in common a black nose and eye rims. Although in a brown, or chocolate, havanese it is exceptional to be dark brown. The color a havanese is as a puppy may not stay. By the time they are an adulthood they could be a different color. They can be black, blue, gold, chocolate, champagne, silver, and white cream. Their fur should be long, soft, and smooth. Their fur can be curly, straight or wavy. They have shady, round eyes and large ears. They are non-shedding and hypoallergenic. They need daily grooming to keep their fur from getting matted and messy. Their fur may appear to look like they are prepared for the cold of winter but it serves no protection from the cold. They weigh from about 8 to 17 pounds. And they can be around 8 to 12 inches in height.
Personality:
The havanese is a playful, cheerful and friendly dog. They get along well with kids and other animals, which is hard to come by in most tiny dogs. They are not as fragile as most tiny dogs. They do not require a lot of exercise and can keep themselves entertained. But they do love attention. They will do tricks and entertain guests. They love people and will follow you around your house, so be careful not to trip over them. Some havaneses have been known to only eat in the company of someone. Which means sometimes they will carry their food to wherever their owner is to eat it. They are super easy to train and are very smart. They are wonderful companions as well as kind and gentle dogs. They do not respond well to harsh tones and punishment. They are better with positive reinforcement and praise. They live about 14 to 15 years.
Origin:
The havanese is part of the Bichon family. Other members of this family are; the Bichon Frise, Coton de Tulear, Bolognese, Maltese, Bolonka and Lowchen. They are often called the Cuban Bichon, because they are from Cuba. But they had many other names too. They originated from Havana, Cuba. They are the National Dog of Canada. They were popular in other countries. The queen of England and Charles Dickens owned one. They often belonged to the aristocrats in Cuba. But during the Cuban Revolution the aristocrats fled to the United States, however few were capable of bringing their dogs. They became very unpopular and rare. But more recently they have been making a comeback. Breeding the havanese in the United States only started in the 1970’s. A US breeder names Mrs. Goodale is given credit for saving the breed. She started breeding havaneses that were brought by some Cubans and eventually saved the breed.
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