Havanese – a Great Family Dog
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The Havanese is a Bichon Group breed, that includes Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Lowchen and Maltese The Havanese is a lively small dog, toy dog that were bred to be good companions, so are good with children. They like to have peoples notice and will do tricks to catch peoples attention. This requirement for attention means they are not the choice for a busy working couple. They love following owners around the apartment, however they are not possessive of their “ people”, so are superb with other dogs, pets and other animals. They often like to eat with someone in the room, so stay there when they are eating, otherwise they may take their food with them and eat it as they walk, which can be messy. They are a “ true dog”, playing games such as tug of war with gusto. Like many toy dogs, they do not require long walks, but they do love attention. Professional Dog Walkers such as London Dog Walking, if doing grouped walks will pair them with similar dogs, rather than big energetic dogs.
For dog care they are straightforward. They do not shed much, so whilst not strictly non-allegenic, they may be suitable for a family with an allergic member.
The Havanese have a slight wavy double coat, which is soft and light, with a denser undercoat.
The Havanese should ideally be brushed daily, as the fur has a tendency to mat. If you are not showing the dog, you can trim the coat. Whilst they have a good coat, they do suffer in extreme cold, so in some areas you may need to buy sweaters for them.
When you bath them, dry with a towel and allow them to dry off naturally inside, as they are susceptible to skin problems if dried with a hair drier. It is a breed that for showing needs to keep a natural look, but for everyday looks and practicality may benefit from bows etc..
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The original Harvanese were white, but now they occur in all types of coat colours and patterns.
Whilst the Havanese is a toy dog, it is solid and sturdy. They have a weight range of about five Kgs ( normally 12 lbs). Its height measured at the withers is 220-290mm( around 10). The back raises from the withers to the rump which is unusual in dogs.
They move with an agile springy gait. They are good swimmers, but many of them do not like swimming, but careful when near water if there is something for them to run after.
They have almond eyes, with average sized ears that are well covered and hang down. They are prone to infections and diseases of the ear, so routinely check their ears and clean them. Sometimes they may need inner hairs to be pulled by tweezers or hand. The tail arches over the back and is also well covered. They have very sensitive noses and are trained in some countries for search. They are easily trained so are often found in circus shows, tracking, hearing assistance dogs, mould, termite and drug search.
The Havanese generally live around fourteen years. Like many other pure breeds they suffer from a few genetically-linked disorders. These include liver disease, heart disease, cataracts and retinal dysplasia (dots and streak on the retina). It is recommended only to buy Havanese from parent dogs who have clear eye certificates. Havanese sometimes develop brown tear stains, this is more obvious on the lighter coloured dogs.
The dog originated from the now extent Bichon Tenerife and was taken to Cuba by traders and settlers. Being popular in Havana in Cuba. Globally the Havanese is a new breed, rapidly growing in the seventies from only eleven animals in the states. Though they were common prior to the Cuban Revolution, they, like many trappings of aristocracy were culled. Rapid growth in popularity now makes it difficult to find a puppy.
A superb family dog that should be considered.
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