Havanese puppies: The 4 paw guide

Havanese puppies and Havanese dogs are natural companions. They are intelligent and responsive and become very attached to their humans, and they are really good with children and other household pets.

Havanese puppies are cheerful and sociable little dogs like a position high up on a chair watching what is going on!

After the French, Cuban and Russian revolutions, Havanese dogs became almost extinct. The breed remains rare in Cuba, but is on the increase elsewhere due to the efforts of some very dedicated believers in the breed. In the 18th and 19th Century they were 'lap' dogs, adorning laps of aristocracy .

Havanese puppies at a glance
Our 4 Paw Rating - to the suitability of Havanese puppies for your home and lifestyle

Size
8.5 to 11.5 inches at shoulder.

Coat Care
Havanese puppies require frequent brushing, this breed is not usually clipped. A well kept coat will still look deliciously tousled.

Family Life
A very sociable dog, Havanese puppies and dogs adore humans and usually gets on well with other family animals.

Lifestyle
Well suited to apartment living as Havanese dogs do not demand a back yard – they will enjoy the run of the house. This little dog is definitely for living in your house with you.

Health
Life span 12 – 15 years. Havanese puppies are a healthy and long living breed, with no specific health problems.

Exercise
One or two short walks a day will keep this dog happy, loves to play and run around.

Training
Eager to please, but requires positive reinforcement.

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