In our following breed portrait is it small, handy and extremely cute. Because our star is that cute Havanese from Cubawho too Bichon Havanais is called.
We will now explain to you exactly what you are doing this fur ball in terms of posture, education, health and much more should pay special attention.
And of course you get at the end some fun facts about the breed.
Havanese profile
Size Male & Female: 23 to 27 cmWeightMale & Female: 3 to 7 kgColorsBlack, white, havana, red/mahogany, deer, tobaccoLife expectancy13 to 15 yearsOriginCubacharacter/temperamentplayful, companionable, affectionate, intelligent, gentle, friendly, cheerful, easy-goingFCI groupGroup 9: Companion and Companion Dogs, Section 1: Bichons and related breeds, without working trial.
Look
With all that fur, it’s not so easy to know what physique is hiding underneath.
In fact, we found out that the Havanese has a small and compact body has that of short, strong legs is completed.
Particularly noticeable in this breed are the long feathery tail as well as that cheeky face framed by long floppy ears becomes.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The Havanese coat is long, soft, silky and fluffy. It gives this fur nose the look of a cute cuddly toy on four paws.
One undercoat is with many Havanese not available at all. The Havanese they own usually have very little undercoat.
As for colors, an interesting palette is allowed. Next to black and white the Havanese can too Red/mahogany and fawn have in the colors.
Rather unusual – at least according to the name – is the coat color havana brown.
And since it is a breed from Cuba acts, it is little surprise that the last color is tobacco. 😊
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The slightly almond-shaped button eyes of the Havanese can have different colors. Mostly they are dark brown.
But also amber, light brown and green are possible. Not allowed are against blue eyes.
Height Weight
The breed standard gives for Havanese males and females a Height from 23 to 27 centimeters before.
The weight should in both sexes between 3 and 7 kilograms level off Females are usually slightly smaller and lighter as male.
History & origin of the Havanese
The cuddly fur ball comes from Cuba, but did not always live there. We have the breed to thank Italian and Spanish sailors.
The Havanese ancestors brought these with them to Cuba. The race itself probably originated from Bolognese and Argentine dogs.
The Havanese quickly became a popular lap dog rich ladies.
The Fratz, popular today as a companion dog, became in 1963 by the FCI officially recognized.
Already knew?
The Havanese becomes the Bichon family counted. Hence his middle name: Bichon Havanais.
Nature & character of the Havanese
Admittedly – whoever sees a Havanese for the first time is probably fell in love instantly. But do nature, character and temperament keep what the optics promise?
Our answer: Sure, of course! The Havanese is one of them friendliest and happiest dog breeds in the world.
He will take you with his incredible charm, his affectionate and playful nature and his camaraderie quickly wrapped around his four little paws have.
In addition, the mini fur ball is a intelligent and gentle character attests that of a uncomplicated beings is accompanied.
Please note that little Havanese is not a fan of this if being left alone for a long time is part of his daily routine stands.
Because the Havanese loves its people and would like to be with them all the time – and the of course when they were puppies.
You can find more about leaving them alone in our article here: Leaving Havanese alone!
attitude & upbringing
The nature, character and temperament of the Havanese naturally have an influence on his attitude and upbringing – as well as its size.
We’ll tell you which ones exciting things waiting for you here in detail.
attitude
It is thanks to the size of the Havanese that this fur nose doesn’t need much space when it comes to your own four walls.
One housing, even in a cityis accordingly possible and does not make the dog unhappy.
It is important that you do not ask your Havanese to exercise too much per day. It is sufficient if he 1 hour exercise daily receives.
He will appreciate it much more if you instead enough time take, to play with him. Because he doesn’t think it’s good to be left alone.
Upbringing
Thanks to its cleverness and intelligence, the Havanese is a four-legged student who is willing to learn. The upbringing turns out to be very uncomplicated and simple.
So he is Bichon Havanaisas the breed is also called, is a perfect beginner’s dog.
Still, you always should stay consistent and tactful have. Because smart and willing to learn or not – the Havanese also has a lot of charm.
And he can try to use these in order to catching you off guard in his upbringing.
Good to know
The Havanese loves taught tricks to get. Also agility is a dog sport that this furry friend enjoys.
Health & Care
Does the Havanese need a lot Care? And are there diseases that his Health can cause problems? Let’s take a look at the answers to these questions.
Grooming & General Grooming
The wispy fur will probably tell you that the fur care is a little more intensive.
Regular brushing is mandatory – as well as that Trimming the bangs. Because that’s not all they can do Restrict the Havanese’s field of vision.
You can also Inflammation of sensitive dog eyes favor.
And that brings us to that general care of your new roommate arrived.
Besides the eyes, you should too the ears, the muzzle and the paws examine regularly.
Good to know
With the Havanese, it makes sense to him an occasional bath to treat. Here you should special dog shampoo and special conditioner for dogs use.
Health
The Havanese is one of the dog breeds that enjoy robust health when bred seriously.
This means that diseases typical of the breed that can cause problems are virtually non-existent.
However, there are some predispositions to diseases that can cause problems, including the patellar dislocationthe Progressive Retinal Atrophy/PRA and alopecia/hair loss.
These diseases cannot be ruled out.
But through one Routine examination once a year you can make sure your Havanese is okay or take appropriate action in a timely manner.
In addition to the check-up also include deworming and the parasite prophylaxis on the things that can have a positive impact on dog health.
Life expectancy
Despite the fact that small dogs do not actually have a long life expectancy, the Life expectancy of the Havanese between 13 and 15 years.
Are the Havanesers right for me?
Does the cute cotton ball on four paws actually suit you? You can do it find out easily using the following statements. 😊
- you are looking for one cute family dogwho is always joking.
- you are looking for one happy fur nosewho is always in a good mood and enriches your life.
- you are looking for one Companion dog that gets along with people of all ages understands.
- you are looking for your ideal beginner dogwho is easy to train.
- you want with one Dog live together who comfortable in an apartment.
Fun facts about the Havanese
No breed portrait without our fascinating fun facts! This time for sweets of course Havanese.
The Havanese is the official national dog of Cuba.
Havanese puppies from a reputable breeder between €1,600 and €2,000. (You can find out more about Havanese costs here.)
The Havanese is no friend of cold.
The Havanese is one of the most social dogs in the world – and at the same time one of the races that suffer from severe separation anxiety can.
The Havanese has one special gear. This is characterized by the bouncy character out of.
We’d love for you to share more stories with us in the comments – we’re sure you’ll come up with more exciting facts about this breed. 😊