Havanese
Toy Group
Height at Shoulders
8.5-11.5 in
Weight
7-13 lbs
Life Expectancy
14-16 yrs
History
The Havanese originated in Havana, Cuba about 300 years ago. They were originally only owned by the aristocrats and wealthy planters of Cuba, as owning a companion dog that wasn't built for work was a luxury. How the ancestors of the Havanese got to Cuba is debated, with some claiming they were brought over by Italian sea captains and others by Spaniards that colonized the New World in the 1600's.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Havanese share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★★★★
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★★★
Exercise Needs
★★★☆☆
Energy Level
★★★☆☆
Sensitivity
★★★★☆
Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Friendly, affectionate, funny, and mischievous
Very adapatble and are fairly quiet, making them a good fit for apartments
Like to be up high and will climb up onto couch arms, tables, etc.
Known to be destructive or develop separation anxiety if left alone for long periods of time
Paper is one of their favorite toys, especially toilet paper- this can be very entertaining but also very messy
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