 |
AmeriDogs.com |
Havanese
- The great pleasure of a dog is that you may
make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he
will make a fool of himself too.
- Samuel Butler, "Higgledy-Piggledy" (1912)
"Sancho"
For more information on the characteristics and care of the Havanese please contact any of the breeders listed below or:
|
|
Another member of the Bichon family of dogs, the Havanese is related to the Bichon Frise and the Maltese. Popular theory states that they came to Cuba with the Spaniards who were exploring the Caribbean. Bred to be companions and pets, the Havanese soon found favour with wealthy Cubans and became a status symbol among the upper classes of Havana. Although still considered a rare breed, their fun-loving personalities are making them increasingly popular here in the US.
|
| The Havanese stands up to 11 1/2 inches high at the shoulder. He has large dark eyes and a long,
soft, wavy coat that comes in a great variety of colors including cream,
white, blue, champagne, gold, sable, black, and chocolate, or any combination of these. Surprisingly, this
little dog doesn't shed but does need regular brushing to keep his
abundant coat tangle-free.
This sweet little dog is agile, affectionate and very sociable. A happy, friendly, and outgoing creature, his temperament is ideally suited to be a pet. The little clowns are nevertheless somewhat wary of strangers and make good watchdogs. The Havanese loves human companionship and has the energy and playfulness to keep up with active children. Because of his people-loving nature, this breed will not be happy if it spends a lot of time alone. The intelligent Havanese is a small, muscular dog with great stamina whose love of people and desire to please make him an excellent candidate for obedience training. |
|
|
Photos
displayed above courtesy of: |
AmeriDogs.com
Breeders
| State |
Kennel/Website |
| Your contact info here |
