Havanese Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Cuba

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 14-16 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: moderate

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

Shoulder height: 8 1/2 – 11 1/2 inches. Weight: 7 - 14 pounds.

The Havanese, once referred to as the Havana Silk Dog and the Spanish Silk Poodle, originated in Cuba and is part of the ancient Bichon family. The Bichon family refers to a group of little white dogs that are likely to have the Tenerife as a common ancient ancestor, which includes the Maltese and the Bichon Frise. Havanese were not working dogs, but were valued lapdogs of Cuba’s wealthy planters and aristocrats. They were named for Havana, the capital city of Cuba.

During Fidel Castro’s revolution of the mid-1900s, wealthy Cubans fleeing to America brought their Havanese with them. From there, the Havanese grew in popularity and are now popular around the world. The American Kennel Club recognized the Havanese in 1996 as part of the Toy Group. They may be little, but they are sturdy and sociable dogs with larger-than-life personalities. They have a playful spirit and are happy to be a loved family companion.

Temperament

This dog breed is friendly and intelligent. They love to play with their owners, tend to be quiet, and have a gentle nature. Well-socialized, they tend to get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. Their playfulness and love for attention often mean they enjoy having a consistent playmate. Due to their small size, they can be injured by accidental falls or rough play, so any interactions between young kids and puppies should be supervised. They have outgoing personalities and tend to be open and friendly to meeting strangers. Although they are friendly and outgoing, they are also alert and excellent watchdogs. They don’t tend to bark a lot unless they have been trained into it, but they will take being a watchdog seriously. A Havanese loves attention and will keep you laughing with their comedic antics.

Did You Know?

One of the facts about the Havanese is that they are the only dog breed native to Cuba. Also, Charles Dickens, Queen Victoria, and Ernest Hemingway all owned a Havanese.