Havanese Puppies Blog

Owners who have to go to work in the mornings often leave their dogs at home and look after themselves by eating the pre-prepared food and access to an area where they can relieve themselves when nature calls. By the time the owners get home, all is well and the dogs have been on their best behavior. However if one owns a Havanese, it is not recommended that they be left alone.

Known to be “Velcro” dogs, they tend to stick with the owner wherever they go… in the kitchen, bathroom… everywhere! Without human contact for a period of time, they become stressed and may even be destructive. The Havanese will take a good deal of time to house train because they need persistent and constant monitoring. As cute as they are, they can also be sneaky. So if one decides to get a Havanese, make sure that time is something that is readily available to them.

Havanese owners are fond of this toy dog for several reasons: being a toy dog, some may think of them as fragile but the Havanese doesn’t give that impression. They have a sturdy build and are not fragile. Their uniqueness comes from their silky long coats that are beautiful to the eyes and touch. Sadly, thousands of dog breeds are abandoned, abused, or given to shelters due to unforeseen circumstances.

If you were given a Havanese as a gift and notice something odd, there may be a chance that it was from a rescue group. These dogs are normally playful, friendly and very good with children. They are not known to be shy. If your Havanese seems withdrawn, afraid or even threatened by people, it could be an indicator of neglect in the past.

You should consult someone immediately for assistance. Dog rescue groups do their best to restore a dog’s well being but sometimes their reach into the dog’s past may also be difficult and comes up incomplete.

The Havanese dog is a native breed from Cuba as well as the country’s national dog. Its origin can be traced back to 1492, after Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba. Spanish settlers came to the island with their dogs that are believed to be ancestors of the Bichon breed. In the 18th century saw Havana as a prime vacation spot that lured Europeans that eventually fell in love with the dogs and brought them home to places like Spain.

Known figures such as King Louis XVI, Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens owned a Havanese.  These dogs are of a happy and lively nature, and enjoy showing off their clown antics. They are “velcro dogs” because they stick to their masters legs due to the affection towards them. Signature coats of thick, light and silky hair come in colors of fawn, white, black and parti-colored.  Regular brushing is needed and can be trimmed for easy maintenance.  The Havanese can stand between 8 to 11 inches and weigh anywhere for 7 to 13 pounds.

The Havanese is not only adorable, but it is also a hypoallergenic dog. So few dogs which are of the furrier type can be said to be hypoallergenic. Anyone suffering from allergies and asthma, can still have a puppy, since the Havanese is a small dog breed that will not make you reach for the tissues and the antihisthamine tablets!! And if you think you have heard it all, it also doesn’t shed, so this is the ideal dog breed!