Havanese
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.
Explore more breeds in the Toy group
Browse Toy Breeds