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Havanese breed information and pictures
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The Havanese is part of the Toy (Companion) group. The Havanese is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Havanese is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Family Pet, The Havanese lifestyle is Adaptable to indoor/outdoor
Though an overall healthy breed, the Havanese are prone to progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, luxating patellas, poodle eye and dry skin. It is important that when contacting a Havanese breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Havanese from a petstore which commonly are known to support Havanese puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Havanese health issues. The ARBA, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Havanese breed standard.
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Havanese |
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Group:
Toy (Companion) |
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Shoulder Height:
08.50 in - 11.50 in |
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Weight:
7-14 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
ARBA, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Cuba - Often given as gifts to wealthy friends. Rare breed, in the U.S. since 1973. Of the Bichon family. .
Character:
The Havanese is very intelligent, happy-go-lucky, lively, and playful.
Temperment:
Havanese get along well with children and other pets. They do well in almost every social situation.
Coat:
Is non-shedding, and can come in a variety of colors including cream, chocolate, pure white, or combinations of several colors.
Care
The coat requires brushing often and is not normally clipped.
Colour:
Wide variety of color or color combinations
Comments:
Purposes:
Companionship, Family Pet,
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