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BREED INFORMATION
TemperamentAffectionate, Cheerful, Gentle, Intelligent, Loyal, Responsive, Social |
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| Adult Weight | 7-13 lbs |
| Adult Height | 9-12 in |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 yrs |
| Rating | 5.0 (36 reviews) |
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Bred as a companion dog to the Cuban Aristocracy during the 1500’s, and named after the Capital of its origin, the Havanese, also referred to as “the silk dog” would become the national emblem of Cuba. Now almost extinct in its founding country, the Havanese was brought to United States during the Cuban revolution in 1959 when only 11 dogs were left to save the breed from extinction. Since then the breed has thrived throughout the United States and Europe. These highly trainable and companion driven dogs make for a perfect family pet.
Appearance and Grooming
A small and sturdy gait with dark almond shaped eyes and a full muzzle this breed will never appear fragile. Despite its silky coat and minimal shedding, routine grooming is an absolute necessity for this dog breed. With its common coloring of black, blue, brown, gray, silver and white most owners opt for a shorter cut for easier maintenance. Though these puppies can also wear their hair long, they will require added brushing several times a week, if not daily and regular trims every 3 to 4 weeks.
Temperament
This toy dog breed is friendly, playful, alert and intelligent with a sweet, non-quarrelsome disposition. Aggressive behavior and shyness is not common in these dogs and should be corrected immediately if necessary. They are the most happy when they are with their owner as they form a special bond and a high level of attachment to the person they spend the most time with. Though, they prefer to stay at home, given the chance they also love to run around outdoors.
Family and Companionship
With the earned title of, “Velcro Dog” you must believe that this loyal little canine will never leave your side. They are needy dogs who are keen on lots of affection and play. Perfect for a family with children or other active pets, as they love little clowning around and spreading their affection to their adopted family and everyone they meet.
Exercise
This small purebred needs light to moderate exercise each day. A short walk or some indoor play each day will ensure your puppy is getting all of the exercise that they need. Be careful not to over exercise this little bundle of energy, as much as it will love to keep up, too much exertion is not good for its tiny frame.
Training and Socialization
Even though this highly intelligent and over eager pooch is a fast learner, they still need patience and gentle guidance as their pride can be easily hurt if scolded to harshly. Practicing praise and creating a treat based reward system will result in both a happy puppy and a happy owner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Havanese is part of the Bichon canine family, but they are a pure breed on their own. They are short-legged with a sturdy gait.
The height ranges of a Havanese are between 8-1/2 to 11-1/2 inches with weight ranges from 7 to 13 lbs.
The Havanese has a double coat of soft hair, both in outer and undercoat. The hair is very long and profuse, shown completely natural. Their coats can range from straight to curly. On average the adult coat reaches a length of 6 to 8 inches.
The Havanese is recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), the United Kennel Club (UKC), the Original Havanese Club (OHC), the American Kennel Club and the American Rare Breed Association.
No. The Havanese is a non-shedding dog.
It is not a requirement of this breed to have professional grooming, though many owners still opt to have this done every 2 to 3 months. They will need regular brushing of their coats a few times per week to eliminate and prevent tangles and mats. Also, regular eye, ear, and teeth care are required. Nails need to be trimmed every couple of weeks.
Some Havanese will bark more than others. This is something that can be curbed when they are young and properly socialized. For the most part they are quiet dogs that are on high alert. They will let you know any time someone is approaching your home or if something is amiss, which makes them excellent watch dogs.
Yes. A fun fact is that the Havanese is known as a “velcro” dog and likes to stick close to his owner’s side, wherever they go.
The average lifespan is between 14 to 16 years.
Yes, the Havanese is considered to be very intelligent and very easy to train. However, they can take longer to house train than some breeds their size. Consistency and patience along with positive reinforcement is paramount to their success.
Yes. The Havanese is very good with children of all ages. They are energetic and playful which makes them excellent playmates and companions.
Yes. Havanese’s are also known as Havana Silk Dogs, Havs, and the Havanese Cuban Bichon.
Overall the Havanese does very well with dogs, cats, and other pets in the home. Because they have an energetic and fun loving personality they will likely want to play with the other animals in the house, and usually coexist peacefully.
This breed has a moderate energy level. They enjoy playing or going for walks, but they don't have intense activity requirements. A short daily stroll along with some active indoor or outdoor play will be enough to keep these little ones fit and healthy.
The daily recommended amount for the Havanese is based on the average weight and activity level of your little one. In general, a diet consisting of high quality nutritious dog food ranging from a ½ to 1 cup per day is adequate. This should be split into two separate meals each day.
REVIEWS
HAVANESE
| Date: | 7/10/2018 |
| Name: | Lila (formerly Lilac) |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Jodi Orr |
| Loc: | Homer City, PA |
This is my baby Lila! She just turned 12 weeks old and she is happy and healthy. She is about 4.5 pounds now and is expected to be between 8-12 pounds. Premier Pups was wonderful to work with and they checked up on Lila multiple times. She was shipped to us and it was an easy process. Lila adjusted well. She is very smart and loves my rowdy boys. She also wants to play with our older, grumpy cocker spaniel. She never cries in her crate and pees on her puppy pad during the night. During the day she goes outside and does well. We just love her!
| Date: | 10/23/2020 |
| Name: | Lily (formerly Carolina) |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Patricia El-Khoury |
| Loc: | Pleasanton, CA |
I am a first time pet owner and was nervous at first about getting a puppy. However, after doing extensive research on which breed to get and from where, I knew Premier Pups was the right choice for us. The whole process was easy! We were so excited, we woke up early on the day they posted the pictures and selected the puppy we liked. The purchase was straight forward then after that it was just a matter of waiting and getting the house ready. We received Lily (formerly Carolina) on May 29. During the beginning on the pandemic, the travel coordinators were working hard to ensure we get out puppy without delays or issues. Lily turned out to be a perfect fit for our family. She is so affectionate and stops to say hi to everyone who passes by! She is funny, playful, cute and so curious about everything! She has the cutest underbite too haha! Overall, it was a great experience, and I often go back on the website to see if I fall in love with another puppy to get Lily a playmate. Only improvement I would suggest, is I wish there was more information on the website about the puppies’ personality or physical traits (underbite, hair or other). We love her so much and couldn’t be happier!
| Date: | 3/22/2017 |
| Name: | Daufuskie and Carson |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Phil and Julie |
| Loc: | columbus, ohio |
My kids (3,5,and7) and husband surprised me on my birthday by saying I could get a puppy! We already have a 5yo Havanese from Premier Pups, and he has been so great! So we did lots of research on which breeds we were interested in---small, hypoallergenic, good with kids and dogs---then headed out to see Mike. The first pup was a Maltese, tiny as can be, all white. We fell in love! Just for fun we asked to see the Havanese he had---uh oh. We fell in love again! We ended up taking them both home! :) Mike and his staff were incredibly knowledgable about breeds, training, health concerns, all of it. They sent us off with a full stock of supplies in case of tummy troubles or trouble acclimating once we got home, and LOTS of detailed written instructions, just in case. When we had questions or concerns---one pup didn't want to eat at first---they were always available by phone and within hours both pups were playing, eating, and thriving. They continued to check in on us in the following days and weeks, and I know if we needed anything, they're just a phone call away. We also go the Puppee Poo Palace, which has been great! Our pups are now about 3 mos. old, still working on the potty training, so the ease of the slide out tray and separate little lofted bed has made life and cage cleaning so simple!! Thank you Premier Pups! We adore our new additions, Daufuskie (Duh-FUSK-ee, named after our favorite vacation island) and Carson!
| Date: | 7/22/2020 |
| Name: | Brittany |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Kathy |
| Loc: | Centerville, Ohio |
We picked up Sunny (Brittany) one week ago and we are in love! We surprised our kids with her and they are in heaven! She is so sweet and so much fun! She struggled some with eating the hard food so we have really appreciated all the support from Premier Pups!
| Date: | 8/16/2020 |
| Name: | (Fran) Now Gracie |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Nancy Blumenthal |
| Loc: | Denver, CO. |
This was my first experience adopting on line, and after reading many reviews about PREMIER PUPS my anxiety was put at ease. Moving forward, we adopted (Fran) now Gracie an absolutely adorable Havanese! She is everything we had hoped for and MORE! PREMIER PUPS was very helpful and available after she arrived home. I would highly recommend them for finding your perfect pup!
| Date: | 4/17/2020 |
| Name: | Remi (formerly Fiesta) |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Tara |
| Loc: | Perrysburg |
We brought Remi home on Valentine’s Day this year. She has been such a blessing to our family. Her personality is everything we had hoped for.
| Date: | 5/5/2018 |
| Name: | Brooklyn |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Julie H. |
| Loc: | Ohio |
Our puppy seems happy and is adjusting well. The team at Premier Pups was knowledgeable and efficient. Their follow-up after the pickup is appreciated. We love this little sweetie already. Thank you!
| Date: | 12/23/2016 |
| Name: | Sophie |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Robyn Lentz |
| Loc: | Harrisburg, Pa |
We were very hesitant to adopt from this company. Worried about puppy mill puppies and sick puppies. After I spoke with premier finance, I felt better and used his recommendation to help us pick a puppy. The team members handled all of the puppies every day and were able to give insight on esch puppies personality. We were nervous about the flight but decided to go ahead with adoption. From the pick up from the airport, transition to home, follow up phone calls from premier it was a wonderful experience. Our vet felt she was very healthy and well socialized.
| Date: | 6/12/2017 |
| Name: | Pokki |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Briana Okerman |
| Loc: | Delray Beach, Florida |
Premier Pups was very professional and helpful throughout the process of my search for and purchase of my puppy. Pokki is adorable and such a joy. She's adapting so quickly to her new home! Thanks again.
| Date: | 11/8/2016 |
| Name: | Rafi (was Sam) |
| Breed: | Havanese |
| Client: | Pedersen family |
| Loc: | Madison, NJ |
It's now been two years since we got Rafi! I have to say, he's the best dog -- smart as all get out, energetic, loving, a protector, and just the "thing" that was missing in our family! We settled on a Havanese because of allergies and we also wanted a smaller dog. He was only 2 lbs 4 oz when we got him and now he's just over 11 lbs. He does not shed at all and was not too difficult to train. Thank you for sending the best pup to us!
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