Havanese

A Havanese
Photo: audrey_sel, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Toy Group
Low-sheddingAKC RecognizedFamily-friendly
📏 Size
Extra Small
⚖️ Weight
3 - 6 kg
🕐 Lifespan
14 - 16 years
🌍 Origin
Cuba
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Weekly
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.

Good to know

  • Cuban companions: bred as companion dogs in Cuba, they are cheerful, people-focused and like to follow their owners from room to room.
  • Silky coat options: the long, silky coat needs regular brushing to prevent mats, and owners can also keep it in a short clip or cords.
  • Trainable and outgoing: smart and eager to please, they often enjoy learning tricks and doing dog sports.
  • Adaptable size: moderate exercise needs suit apartments and city life, but they don't like being left alone for long periods.
  • A low-shedding coat. Some people with allergies find that easier to live with, but no breed is allergen-free.

Getting out with a Havanese

Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.

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