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Havanese

Havanese


The Havanese is a charming small structured dog. It is a native of Cuba, and has evolved from aristocratic lapdog to a cute family pet. It is the perfect companion pet for a family.

About the Havanese Breed

The Havanese dog is essentially a Cuban breed. This breed exudes charm, playfulness and aristocracy. They have a lively and springy character; the breed has good physical constitution and gait. It gives a surprisingly rough impression for its tiny size. This small dog breed animal is neither delicate nor overly strong. It balances the scale perfectly with its small stature.

Physical Features of Havanese Dogs

The Havanese dogs come in all sorts of colors, from cream, white, silver to dark blue, black and brown. Many American breeders prefer black or chocolate colored Havanese pets. This double-coated breed has silky soft hair with lustrous sheen to it. The legs are sturdy and strong, while the tail is longish with silken hair. Even the eyes are covered with silken hair falling over them. The coats are wavy or curly in style.

Havanese as Pet Dogs

These cute dogs are natural human companions. They also make great watch dogs as pets. It can alert you when any guest arrive and often copies you in welcoming the stranger. Some untrained havanese dogs are quite shy with strangers. These adorable pets simply live to please their owners. They are extremely hurt by harsh behavior. In spite of its tiny size, they are not at all timid in nature.

Behavioral Pattern of Havanese Dogs

Havanese dogs are best companion pets. Being very gentle and receptive, they become very fond of their human family members. They are affectionate, playful and witty. Havanese dogs love to socialize with other animals, dogs and human beings. You can train them easily as they are eager learners with good obedience. This dog is very observant and curious. It is easily offended if you address it in harsh tones. Rude or harsh words upset it and it could become more stubborn. You should use soft and firm tones to teach them or make them obedient.

Specific Havanese Traits

These dogs are also known as circus dogs, they learn all tricks in no time. Eager to please the owner, they enjoy making people happy. They are perfect apartment dogs, but do require adequate amount of exercise daily. If you want to have soft, cuddly and tiny animal pets-the Havanese breed is the right one to choose.
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