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| Nicola's Pets! |
Havanese, Maltese, Bichon Frises, Yorkshire Terrier,
Biewer Yorkies, Coton de Tulear, AKC and Designer
dogs
Biewer Yorkies, Coton de Tulear, AKC and Designer
dogs
We have beautiful AKC Havanese
puppies and dogs! These happy
go lucky puppies are raised in our
home and are not inbred! They
make excellent family pets;
especially for young children. We
breed for temperament, health
and conformation.
puppies and dogs! These happy
go lucky puppies are raised in our
home and are not inbred! They
make excellent family pets;
especially for young children. We
breed for temperament, health
and conformation.
DAM
These mischievous, playful little dogs are considered native to Cuba. They take their name from the city of Havana. It's
believed that the Havanese were originally brought to Cuba during colonial times from the Spanish island of Tenerife.
seem to have been popular with the Cuban aristocracy which developed them.
Cuba's tropical climate played an important role in the development of Havanese dogs. Their coat, in particular, is unique
to the breed. It is lightweight and protects him from the heat, but the texture is never wooly or harsh. The Havanese coat
has been compared to raw silk. These dogs have been called the Havana Silk Dog and even the Spanish Silk Poodle. The
coat is profuse but light and soft. The dog's head furnishings also protect his eyes from the tropical sun.
The Havanese dog has for centuries been the pampered lapdog of Cuba's aristocracy but these are hardy little dogs
which also make wonderful family pets. Besides their natural role of companion, Havanese have also been watchdogs,
playmates for children and even herded their families' small poultry flocks. Above all, Havanese dogs make a great family
dog, a toy dog but sturdy and never fragile.
The popularity of Havanese dogs grew as Cuba prospered. The sweet, intelligent little dogs became trendy in Europe in
the 18th century and were later exhibited at dogs shows.
Following the Cuban revolution many people who owned Havanese left Cuba. Some of these dogs ended up in the United
States. Almost all Havanese dogs in the world today descend from 11 dogs who were brought out of Cuba following the
revolution.
Physically, this dog doesn't look like any other dog. Dogs are between 8 1/2 to 11 1/2 inches tall at the withers with the
ideal being between 9 and 10 1/2 inches. They weigh between seven and 13 pounds. These dogs are rectangular in
outline rather than square.
A Havanese dog's expression should be soft and intelligent. They should appear more mischievous than cute. They have
dark brown, large, almond-shaped eyes that are set rather widely apart. Dogs should have good dark pigment on their
nose, lips and eye rims. A scissors bite is ideal.
Havanese dogs should have straight top line with no dips but their top line is distinctive because it slopes upward
toward their rear. Their tail is set high and plumed with long, silky hair. The tail is carried arched over the back but not
tightly curled.
Moreover, they should have a double coat but there is no harsh guard hair or wooly undercoat. The coat is soft and light
in texture all over. The long hair is abundant and may be wavy. All colors are acceptable alone or in combination.
On the move, Havanese dogs is lively and elegant. There is a characteristic "spring" in their gait because of strong rear
drive and flashy front action. Head carriage is typically high even on the move.
The Havanese breed standard calls for the Havanese to be playful and alert. These dogs are trainable, intelligent and
have a sweet, non-quarrelsome disposition.
For grooming purposes the Havanese coat may be grown out and "corded" - allowed to grow naturally into long cords.
There is often minimal trimming done on a Havanese coat or the owner may choose to have a pet haircut done. Most
often the coat is simply allowed to grow long and left natural.
The sturdy, playful little Havanese has been a popular dog for centuries. He has been pampered by aristocrats and
beloved as a family dog and children's playmate. Today he remains a popular dog for his charming personality and
mischievous ways. A Cuban expatriot now, the Havanese is beloved everywhere
believed that the Havanese were originally brought to Cuba during colonial times from the Spanish island of Tenerife.
seem to have been popular with the Cuban aristocracy which developed them.
Cuba's tropical climate played an important role in the development of Havanese dogs. Their coat, in particular, is unique
to the breed. It is lightweight and protects him from the heat, but the texture is never wooly or harsh. The Havanese coat
has been compared to raw silk. These dogs have been called the Havana Silk Dog and even the Spanish Silk Poodle. The
coat is profuse but light and soft. The dog's head furnishings also protect his eyes from the tropical sun.
The Havanese dog has for centuries been the pampered lapdog of Cuba's aristocracy but these are hardy little dogs
which also make wonderful family pets. Besides their natural role of companion, Havanese have also been watchdogs,
playmates for children and even herded their families' small poultry flocks. Above all, Havanese dogs make a great family
dog, a toy dog but sturdy and never fragile.
The popularity of Havanese dogs grew as Cuba prospered. The sweet, intelligent little dogs became trendy in Europe in
the 18th century and were later exhibited at dogs shows.
Following the Cuban revolution many people who owned Havanese left Cuba. Some of these dogs ended up in the United
States. Almost all Havanese dogs in the world today descend from 11 dogs who were brought out of Cuba following the
revolution.
Physically, this dog doesn't look like any other dog. Dogs are between 8 1/2 to 11 1/2 inches tall at the withers with the
ideal being between 9 and 10 1/2 inches. They weigh between seven and 13 pounds. These dogs are rectangular in
outline rather than square.
A Havanese dog's expression should be soft and intelligent. They should appear more mischievous than cute. They have
dark brown, large, almond-shaped eyes that are set rather widely apart. Dogs should have good dark pigment on their
nose, lips and eye rims. A scissors bite is ideal.
Havanese dogs should have straight top line with no dips but their top line is distinctive because it slopes upward
toward their rear. Their tail is set high and plumed with long, silky hair. The tail is carried arched over the back but not
tightly curled.
Moreover, they should have a double coat but there is no harsh guard hair or wooly undercoat. The coat is soft and light
in texture all over. The long hair is abundant and may be wavy. All colors are acceptable alone or in combination.
On the move, Havanese dogs is lively and elegant. There is a characteristic "spring" in their gait because of strong rear
drive and flashy front action. Head carriage is typically high even on the move.
The Havanese breed standard calls for the Havanese to be playful and alert. These dogs are trainable, intelligent and
have a sweet, non-quarrelsome disposition.
For grooming purposes the Havanese coat may be grown out and "corded" - allowed to grow naturally into long cords.
There is often minimal trimming done on a Havanese coat or the owner may choose to have a pet haircut done. Most
often the coat is simply allowed to grow long and left natural.
The sturdy, playful little Havanese has been a popular dog for centuries. He has been pampered by aristocrats and
beloved as a family dog and children's playmate. Today he remains a popular dog for his charming personality and
mischievous ways. A Cuban expatriot now, the Havanese is beloved everywhere
Buy from reputable Havanese
breeders! Havanese puppies are
smart and healthy when not inbred!
breeders! Havanese puppies are
smart and healthy when not inbred!
Brittany