Breed Profile
The Havanese is very intelligent, happy-go-lucky, lively, and playful. They are quite affectionate and will become extremely attached to their human families. The Havanese are not known to be excessive barkers when taught at a young age not to bark unnecessarily, but they will alert you to strangers and make an excellent watch dog.
Behavior
Havanese dogs are an intelligent breed and are quite easy to train. It is necessary to maintain a pack leader relationship with your Havanese to prevent a case of Small Dog Syndrome. While being firm is recommended, keep in mind they will not respond well to unnecessary harshness. They respond well to positive reinforcement and pleasant tones of voice.
Coat
Havanese have several coat varieties for choose from. In addition to the short-haired Havanese, there is also the possibility for wavy, curly, or even corded hair. The Havanese exhibits a soft double coat on both the outer and undercoat. The coat can grow to lengths of 6-8 inches and will feature a pearl hue. The short-haired or smooth coat Havanese occurs when two adults who carry the recessive gene are bred together.
Lifestyle
As long as your Havanese pup is properly socialized, they should be very friendly with other humans you welcome into the house, as well as other animals. The Havanese are also revered for their good nature with children and elderly folks, making a great match for young families and mature owners alike.
Activity
The easy-to-train Havanese is a good fit for apartment life. They are content to be playful and active indoors, and while they do not require a yard to play, they do need to be taken on daily walks. These pups are have an average demand for exercise and are well-suited to less active lifestyles.
Characteristics
Space Needs
Activity Needs
Intelligence
Playfulness
Grooming Needs
Trainability
Watch Ability
Dog-friendliness
Child-friendliness
Havanese Buyer's Guide
Originally bred and born in Cuba, short-haired Havanese are very intelligent, happy-go-lucky, lively, and playful. They are quite affectionate and will become extremely attached to their human families. The Havanese are not known to be excessive barkers, but they will alert you to strangers and make excellent watch dogs. In addition to the short-haired Havanese, there is also the possibility for wavy, curly or even corded hair. The coat of the Havanese can appear in virtually any color, including parti, tricolors, silver, blue, black, cream, gold, and white.
Breed information reviewed by the Puppies.com editorial team. Helping families find their perfect puppy since 2003.
Havanese Quick Facts
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Available Now
From $350
Starting Price
7–13 lbs
Adult Weight
8–12"
Adult Height
Frequently Asked Questions About Havaneses
What should I know about Havaneses before buying one?
The Havanese is very intelligent, happy-go-lucky, lively, and playful. They are quite affectionate and will become extremely attached to their human families. The Havanese are not known to be excessive barkers when taught at a young age not to bark unnecessarily, but they will alert you to strangers and make an excellent watch dog. Full-grown, they typically weigh 7-13 pounds and stand 8-12 inches tall.
How do Havaneses behave around young children?
Havaneses are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Havanese are also revered for their good nature with children and elderly folks, making a great match for young families and mature owners alike. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.
How much exercise does a Havanese need?
The easy-to-train Havanese is a good fit for apartment life. They are content to be playful and active indoors, and while they do not require a yard to play, they do need to be taken on daily walks. These pups are have an average demand for exercise and are well-suited to less active lifestyles. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.
What's the coat like on a Havanese?
Havanese have several coat varieties for choose from. In addition to the short-haired Havanese, there is also the possibility for wavy, curly, or even corded hair. The Havanese exhibits a soft double coat on both the outer and undercoat. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Havaneses are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.
Where do Havaneses do best — city or country?
Havaneses are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. As long as your Havanese pup is properly socialized, they should be very friendly with other humans you welcome into the house, as well as other animals. They are fairly easy to train.
