Havanese
Breed Profile
Group: Toy
Origin: Cuba
Colour: any color
Lifespan: 14 years
Playful and alert, the Havanese is both trainable and intelligent with a sweet, non-quarrelsome disposition.
Owner's Guide
Gentle and a little reserved with strangers, Havanese are responsive and devoted to their owners. Playful and outgoing, they are also sensitive and can be easily upset.
Originally bred to be a companion.
Special characteristics
The playful Havanese likes to be with people.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Enjoys playing.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, devoted
children good
other pets good
strangers reserved
unfamiliar dogs friendly
Perfect owner
Gentle, affectionate owner who will enjoy grooming and playing with this sensitive, energetic little dog.
Potential problems
May suffer from separation problems.
The dog's full coat will bring in mud and dirt from outside, and requires daily brushing to prevent mats from forming. The long hair above the eyes needs to be clipped or tied up so that it can see clearly.
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