Havanese

Other names: Havana Silk Dog, Havanese, Havanese

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Hypoallergenic breed

Hair type	Long
Origin	Cuba
Template	Small
Head shape	Square

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 4 kg to 5 kg	From 23 cm to 27 cm
Male	From 4 kg to 6 kg	From 23 cm to 27 cm

History of the breed

The Bichon Havanais is one of the 4 breeds of bichon, along with the Maltese, the Bolognese and the curly-haired one. If it bears the name of the capital of Cuba, it is mainly because it has been implemented by Italian and Spanish sailors in the early 18th ^century. The Havanese is a breed originating in the Mediterranean, more precisely on the side of the Spanish and Italian coasts, the breed was definitively recognized by the FCI in September 1963.

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Physical features

His coat: the covering coat is long, abundant, of soft texture and, preferably, wavy. The undercoat is poorly developed, if not absent, and woolly.
Its color: rarely pure white over the entire coat, more often fawn, black, brown, reddish brown. Stains associated with these colors are allowed.
Its head: of medium length. The skull is broad and flat or very slightly domed. The stop is moderately marked.
His ears: set high, falling along the cheeks, with moderately marked pointed ends and covered with long fringes.
His eyes: almond-shaped, large, dark brown in color with dark outlines (dark brown to black).
Its body: slightly greater in length than the height at the withers. The top line is straight, the croup well sloping, the ribs well sprung and the bottom line well raised.
Its tail: raised in the shape of a butt or ideally rolled up on the back. Covered with long silky fringes.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Havanese knows how to use his charm, his affection and his natural cheerfulness to be appreciated as an excellent companion dog . He is also very alert and particularly attentive, which makes him a very good alert dog . The Havanese is also a first choice play partner for children, which he will often tend to want to amuse thanks to his clown side. There is no point in leaving him at home alone, he cannot stand loneliness.

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Education

Thanks to his alert character , his intelligence and his cheerful temperament , the Havanese is educated quite easily , in particular through the game to which he will always lend himself willingly. As long as he receives a fair education, in a cheerful way and without excessive punishments or treats, the Havanese will be a very pleasant company throughout his life.

Living conditions

The Havanese is primarily an indoor dog . He seeks proximity to his master and his family . The possibility of enjoying an outdoor space where he can move freely would not displease him either, especially since it would allow him to fully express his talents as a warning dog.

Health

Robust dog and generally showing a good longevity (about fifteen years on average), the Havanese does not show any particular health problems. It is nevertheless advisable to monitor his kneecaps , to prevent any risk of dislocation , and his teeth , in order to avoid tartar deposits . These are the main points to watch out for, as with most small dogs. Care must be taken to spare it from cold and humidity.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Havanese is subject to only one moult per year , during which it loses moreover relatively little hair. Its maintenance must be regular because of the length of its top coat , but it is far from unpleasant, because its coat is soft and easy to handle.

Brushing the Havanese is daily in order to maintain the cleanliness of his long dress . The main thing is to ensure the shine of the hair , the good health of the skin and to avoid the formation of knots. A grooming session may be necessary from time to time, but it is not recommended to cut your hair. It is advisable to brush the teeth of the Havanese regularly, because the tartar tends to be deposited.

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Food

The diet of the Havanese must consist of high quality kibble, given according to the desired ration and recommended by a veterinarian. A healthy and balanced diet allows him to live for about fifteen years.

Physical activity

The Havanese needs daily walks . This is the minimum for him, even if he is not particularly a great sportsman . Above all, he needs attention and play.

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