Havanese country of origin : Cuba
Havanese Original and Today’s Function : Companion Dog
This dog breed is appropriate like a companion dog for those who have or without children. The Havanese Dog is reputable companion dog within the true sense around the globe. This dog breed doesn’t cope perfectly in very chaotic household and does very best in harmonious atmosphere. If you fancy doing obedience or agility classes with your Havanese then this neat little dog will not dissapoint.

Havanese dog appearance

Havanese dog body
The body is longer than it is tall. The topline ends in a sloping croup. The tail is carried curled upwards. The ribs are arched and the belly is well tucked up. The legs are straight and fairly dry. The feet are moderately long with closed toes.

Havanese dog head
Havanese dogs have a flat, broad skull, a fairly snipey muzzle and flat cheeks. The pointed ears are folded slightly and are pendulous. The eyes are fairly large and almond-shaped. Havanese dogs have a scissors bite.

Havanese dog weight and shoulder height
Havanese dog weight should no more than 13½ lb ( 6kg)
Havanese dog shoulder height ranges from 9½-13¾ inc ( 25-35 cm ). Deviations of ¾inch ( 2cm ) up or down are permissible.

Havanese dog coat and colors
This dog breed has a soft, wavy, silky coat. The hair on the muzzle may be trimmed. There is no undercoat.
This breed of dog comes in the following solid colors; white, cream,fawn t havana brown, black and gray. The animals may also be white with sporting in the above colors.

Havanese dog temperament

Havanese dog character
These dogs are happy, playful, gentle, affectionate and sociable. Highly intelligent and eager to learn, they are sensitive
to harsh words and moods in the house. They will certainly bark when there is something wrong.

Havanese dog social behavior
Havanese dogs are trouble-free and pleasant companions. They get on well with other dogs, even if these are of their own sex, and are friendly to children. It is up to the owners to make sure that children do not pester the dog; it is too gentle to defend itself. A Havanese will live in harmony with cats and other pets. They can be a little timid towards strangers.

Havanese general dog care

Havanese dog grooming
The Havanese needs considerable grooming. The coat must be thoroughly brushed and then combed through twice a week.This is best done with a coarse comb. A special lotion can be applied to the coat before grooming, which can help to protect the hair from splitting. Any excess hair growing between the pads should be clipped. The feet themselves may be clipped to look round so that the dogs do not walk around with floss on their feet. Allthough rather labor-intensive, the coat of a Havanese does not shed. Dead hairs stick to the brush rather than fall out. The eyes should also be checked regularly.

Havanese dog training

The Havanese learns quickly and enjoys performing tasks for people. This is why this dog breed used to be very common as a circus dog. Havanese dogs are sensitive to the tone of your voice. Harsh word and punishment will only upset the dog unnecessarily. You will achieve best results by addressing the dog in a cheerful manner, by always being as cleas as possible and praising it abundantly when it has done something well. Some specimens are prone to barking more than is necessarily. They should be cured of this as early as possible, so that it does not become a habit that could irritate you or the neighbors.

Havanese dog exercise
The havenese has an average need to exercise and is quite happy with three walks a day. This dog breed devoted to its owners and is not inclined to wander off during off-leash walks.

Other Toy dog Group :

Maltese dog

Resource from wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havanese