This adorable breed boasts the distinction of being the Cuban national dog breed. The only true Cuban dog breed, the Havanese Dog is thought to be a member of the Bichon dog family, which originated in the Mediterranean and includes more popular breeds such as the Maltese and the Bichon Frise. It is thought that ancestors of the Havanese Dog may have traveled to Cuba at the time that the Spanish were exploring the Caribbean. It may also be that the Havanese Dog is a cross between the Bolognese and a small Poodle. Although the Havanese Dog is new to the AKC and CKC, this Dog breed has been in existence in its native Cuba for centuries as a treasured family pet, for royalty only before the revolution. Through the years, the Havanese Dog has been bred for Companionship and the Circus! Its gorgeous good looks and endearing personality make this Dog breed a wonderful house pet. A Toy Dog breed, the Havanese Dog ranges in height from 8-1/2 to 11-1/2 inches. He has large, dark and appealing eyes. The non-shedding coat is long, soft and wispy with tufts or curls at the ends. Havanese Dogs are also considered hypo-allergenic! This Dog breed comes in a rainbow of colors, from white to shades of cream, champagne, gold, black, blue, silver, chocolate or any combination of these. The plumed tail is carried over the back. His gait is springy and happy! http://www.akc.org has a lot of wonderful information for you on Havanese! Also informs you how to register your pup! You will find us advertised there as well! More precise information below.
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DescriptionThe Havanese is a small and sturdy dog, and part of the Bichon family of breeds. This family also includes the Bichon Frise and the Maltese. They are just slightly longer than tall with untrimmed wavy hair. The Havanese Dog has traditionally been a family pet in their native country of Cuba. In fact, for many years, the Havanese was the traditional lap dog of Cuban aristocracy. Throughout the years, this breed has also been used to herd poultry. They are recognizable for their especially springy gait in walking. This gait is caused by the fact that their front legs are slightly shorter than their hind legs. Coat DescriptionHavanese come in three coat types - smooth, curly and wavy, which is the preferred type. Their coat grows to about 6-8 inches in length and has a pearly sheen. Their coat is thick, but light since it is designed to act as a sunshade. It is not protective from the cold. The hair has a very silky feel and hardly sheds. Hair should never be coarse. The Havanese requires regular brushing to prevent tangling, unless you decide to keep it short. While the Havanese hardly sheds, they do collect dander in their fur. For this reason, even though they are considered hypoallergenic, some people with severe allergies can still react to the Havanese coat. The short coated Havanese is considered a mutation, and is not recognized by any breed registries. These cannot be shown or bred, but are perfectly healthy for house pets. Havanese with these short coats, however, do shed, and are not considered hypoallergenic. HistoryThe Havanese breed is purported to have originated in Cuba although it has been in Europe for a great many years, and is part of the Bichon group of breeds. The breed was created from the Bichon lapdogs brought to Cuba from Europe during the 17th century. The original Bichon that came from Europe were not suited to the Cuban climate, and over the years, the dogs adapted, eventually giving way to an entirely new breed, the Blanquito de la Habana, also known as the Havanese Silk Dog. These dogs were smaller than the original Bichon and entirely white, with a silkier coat. During the 19th century, French and German poodles began coming to Cuba from Europe and the Cubans began to cross them with the Blanquito de la Habana, creating today's Havanese. The Havanese was the preferred pet of Cuban aristocracy during the 18th and 19th centuries. Their unique coats survived the intense tropical heat of Cuba quite well. Cubans bred the dogs throughout the 20th century. TemperamentThe Havanese is a very playful dog that tends to be quite clever in getting attention. Havanese can often be seen performing tricks in order to get the attention of new guests in the home. In fact, because of their propensity to do tricks, this breed has long been used in the circus. This is a great family dog, because they are small enough to be easy to keep in the house, but they are not snappish or yappy like many other toy breeds. They love children and make very good playmates for them. Unlike other toy breeds, they can tolerate clumsy and sometimes rough play of children. Health ProblemsHavanese are prone to a variety of Health Problems. They are particularly prone to Cataracts, and these often develop before the dogs have reached a truly advanced age. They often have dry skin and can require treatment to prevent severe itching. We have never had this problem. I use Human Shampoo & Conditioner for dry, permed, or colored hair. It has worked for me here in the Pacific NW. They are also prone to patellar luxation and Progressive Retinal Atrophy. PRA is a genetic, inherited disease of the retina (the "film" in the camera), which occurs in both eyes simultaneously. The disease is not painful, and there is no cure for it. The eyes are genetically programmed to go blind. Most Havanese that develop PRA do so later in life, but it can be found at earlier ages as well. The first signs of PRA include poor vision at night or during low light conditions. GroomingThe Havanese has a fairly long coat that does not shed. However, it can become easily tangled and must be brushed and combed daily to keep it from matting. If your Havanese is not to be shown, you can keep the coat clipped shorter to make grooming much easier. However, keep in mind that the Havanese's coat was designed to protect him from the heat, so you should not clip his coat very short if he is to be left outdoors during hot weather, as he will actually be hotter. Though the Havanese naturally has a long and silky, wooly looking coat, it is designed to protect from heat, not from cold, so this dog is not designed to spend long periods of time out in the cold, either. However, since most Havanese dogs live primarily indoors with their families, a short coat is far more practical for some. Exercise The Havanese needs a moderate amount of exercise. They are quite energetic, but are small enough to be able to run off some of their energy in the house. They'll be quite happy with a small yard area where they can run around some each day. They can also get sufficient exercise from accompanying their owner on a daily walk. Walking is a form of discipline/training for dogs and helps in bonding with you. The Havanese is very intelligent and eager to please. These two qualities make them quite easy to train. They are eager to do tricks to entertain you, so once you've completed the basics of training, they'll be eager to learn some fun tricks. They have an exceptionally good sense of smell and will love to play games of "find" where you hide an object and they hunt it down.
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