ADDITIONAL HAVANESE PICTURES
Family:
Breed Group: Toy
Origin: Cuba
Date of Origin: 15th century
Originally used for: Companion, chicken herding
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): Havana Silk Dog, Bichon Havanais
History of the Breed: The Havanese is the National dog of Cuba. The breed likely originated from the Bichon family and was brought to
what is now Cuba by the Spanish colonists over 400 years ago. The breed adapted to the tropical weather and flourished into what we know today
as the Havanese. In the mid-eighteenth century the European aristocracy fell in love with the Havanese and they became the lap dogs of the
wealthy and powerful. Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens both owned Havanese dogs.
General Appearance: The Havanese is slightly longer than tall, and covered with a mass of untrimmed long, silky, wavy hair. The tail is
plumed and curled over the rump.
Height & Weight:
Height 8.5-11.5 Inches
Weight 7-13 Pounds
Coat: The coat is double, and is soft and light in texture throughout, though the outer coat carries slightly more weight. The long hair is abundant and wavy.
Color: All colors are acceptable, singly or in any combination. No preference is given to one color over another. The skin may be
freckled or parti-colored.
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed: A gentle dog that is very trainable and intelligent.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Chondrodysplasia, cataracts, leggcalve-perthes, liver abnormalities, cardiac problems
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 38
First Registered by the AKC: 1996
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, NKC, CKC, ANKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Havanese Club of America
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