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Havanese
(Bichon Havanais) (Havana Silk Dog) (Bichon Havanese)
The Crew at Misty Trails Havanese
- Reo at 1.5 years, Conchita at 1 year, Purdy at 4 months, Lucy and
Splash at 3 months, Sebastion at 3 years and Catreeya at 4 years old.
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Pronunciation |
Havanese |
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Description |
If never primped, clipped or altered in any way,
the Havanese gives a rugged impression in a little dog. The legs are strong and
allow for free and easy movement. The dark eyes and long tail are covered with
long silky hair. The profuse coat varies from wavy to curly. The Havanese is a
double-coated breed with soft hair, both on outer and undercoat. Adult coat
reaches 6 to 8 inches, and has a pearly sheen. Some Havanese carry a short
haired recessive gene. If two Adults with this recessive gene have a litter of
puppies, it is possible that some of the puppies will be born with
smooth coats. A Havanese with a short coat
cannot be shown and is a serious fault in the show arena. Some have nicknamed
the Havanese born with short coats Shavanese. Eye rims, the nose and lips are
solid black on all colors except the true chocolate dog. The Havanese comes in
any color, including cream, gold, white, silver, blue, and black. Also parti and
tricolors. In North America, all colors are recognized, no
preference is given to one color over another. Black and chocolate are preferred
colors with many North American breeders. A chocolate Havanese must retain at
least a 1 inch (2.6 cm.) patch of chocolate hair. Chocolates also have green or
amber eyes. In some European Countries the
black and chocolate dogs, were not always recognized. But the black dogs have
been recognized for several years, and the Chocolate dogs are now recently
recognized. The gait is unique,
lively & 'springy" which accentuates the happy character of the
Havanese. Tail is carried up over the back when gaiting. The breed is of solid
physical type and sound constitution. The Havanese gives a rugged impression of
a little dog, it is sturdy, and while a small breed, it is neither fragile nor
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Temperament |
Havanese are natural companion dogs: gentle and
responsive. They become very attached to their human families and are excellent
with children. Very affectionate and playful with a high degree of intelligence.
These cheerful dogs are very sociable and will get along with everyone including
people, dogs, cats and other pets. They are easy to obedience train and get
along well with other dogs. This curious dog loves to observe what is going on. They are sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline. Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of natural authority. The Havanese have a
long reputation of being circus dogs, probably because it learns quickly and
enjoys doing things for people. Few tend to bark a lot, as they can be taught
not to do this. It is
not their nature to bark a lot. It is best to teach them not to bark
unnecessarily while they are still young to prevent it from becoming a habit.
Havanese are good watch dogs - making sure to alert you when a visitor arrives,
but will quickly welcome the guest once it sees you welcome them. Some dogs, who have not been properly socialized, may
exhibit a degree of shyness around strangers, but this is not characteristic of
the breed. Havanese live for your every word and gesture. They should be
neither timid nor aggressive, for dogs who do, are a result of a human who is not providing proper pack leadership, and / or who are not treating the dog like a canine, but rather a human. It shows no cowardice, in spite of its size. Do not allow the Havanese to develop Small Dog Syndrome.
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Height, Weight |
Height: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm.)
Weight: 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
This is a very healthy long-lived breed, however,
all long-lived breeds eventually have health problems. Some are prone to hip dysplasia, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy),
poodle eye, Juvenile heritable cataracts, luxating patellas, Chonrdodyplasia, Patellar Luxation (dislocated knee caps), Legg-Calve Perthes Disease, unilateral and bilateral deafness and dry skin.
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Living Conditions |
Havanese are good for apartment life. They are
very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Havanese are born to live
in your home, and not in a patio or a kennel. but at the same time, they require
plenty of exercise. |
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Exercise |
This playful little dog has an average demand for
exercise. This breed needs to be taken on
a daily walk. While walking be sure to make the dog heel on the lead. It is an instinct for a dog to migrate daily and to have a leader and in their mind the leader leads the way. This is very important to raising up a well rounded, balanced pet. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 14-15 years |
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Litter Size |
1 - 9 puppies - Average
4 |
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Grooming |
For pets the coat can be clipped short for easier care.
If the coat is to be kept long it needs to be thoroughly brushed and combed at
least twice a week. There is a lotion available to prevent the hair from
splitting. Clip excess hair from between the pads of the feet. The feet
themselves may be clipped to look round. Show dogs need a great deal more
grooming. There is little to no shedding, so dead hair must be removed by
brushing. Check the eyes and ears regularly. If the ears are not kept clean it
is prone to get an ear infection. The beauty of a well groomed Havanese is that
he still looks tousled and carefree. If you accustom your dog to nail clipping
from puppy age, she should accept the routine as an adult. Teeth should be
brushed weekly, and is also best started as a puppy. This breed is good for
allergy sufferers. They are a non-shedding- hypo allergenic dog. However, the
Shavanese (Havanese born with a short coat) have coats more like the average
dog, and comparable in looks to a Papillon. They do
shed. It is believed, but not yet 100% confirmed, that unlike the long haired
Havanese, the short haired Shavanese is not hypo allergenic and therefore not a
good choice for allergy sufferers. |
Origin |
Following the French, Cuban and Russian
revolutions, the Havanese were almost extinct. Now rare in Cuba, the breed has
been facing a crises through the 1900's, but is presently on the rise in
popularity, having some dedicated believers in the breed who are actively
campaigning for its preservation in the USA. This dog belongs to the family of
Dogs called Bichons. The French word Bichon Frise means
"fleecy dog" or "curly lap dog". "Bichon"; refers to the bearded
appearance of the breed, as the word "barbichon"; means little beard, the word
"Frise" means curly. The Bichon Havanese originated in Cuba from an earlier
breed known as Blanquito de la Habana (also called Havanese Silk Dog - a now
extinct breed) The Bichon Havanese adorned and enlivened the homes of
aristocratic Cubans during the the 18th & 19th centuries. Bichon Lapdogs
were being brought to Cuba in 17th century from Europe, they adapted to climate
and customs of Cuba. Eventually, these conditions gave birth to a different dog,
smaller than its predecessors, with a completely white coat of a silkier
texture. This dog was the Blanquito de la Habana. In the 19th century, the
Cubans took to liking the French and German Poodles, which were crossed with the
existing Blanquito to create today's Bichon Havanese. In the development of the
Havanese, the Blanquito was much more dominant than the poodle. The Bichon
Havanese originated in the 19th century (1800-1900). It was continually bred in
Cuba all through the 20th century (1900-2000) and was the preferred pet/dog of
the Cuban families. Breeding the Havanese in the USA only started in the 1970's.
In the 1960's many Cubans migrated to USA. Most Cuban refugees settled in
Florida, and some brought their pets (Havanese). A US breeder, Mrs. Goodale
saved the breed from extinction. She advertised in the Florida paper, and found
two or three immigrant families who had brought their Havanese from Cuba with
papers. From them Mrs. Goodale got 6 Bichon Havanese with pedigrees; a bitch
with 4 female pups, and a young unrelated male. Later she was able to get 5 more
males from Costa Rica. As an experienced breeder, Mrs. Goodale began working
with the 11 dogs. Her first lines appeared in 1974. The UKC recognized them in
1991. The AKC recognized them in 1996. The CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) recognized
them in 2001. Around 1980, several German breeders started finding odd-coated
puppies in litters with regular Havanese. As these pups matured they did not
grow full coats like their other littermates. They had feathering on the skirts,
tail, legs, chest, and ears - the rest of the body hair was close lying. They
oddly enough grew up to have smooth coats. Breeders got together and found that
this was happening in other litters of Havanese and was not a chance genetic
mutation in one single litter, but something carried in a lot of Havanese as a
recessive gene. These dogs were called
Smooth-Coated Havanese, but have picked up the name Shavanese somewhere
along the line. The short coated Havanese are not showable or breedable, however
they are perfectly healthy. |
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Toy |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, NKC, CKC, ANKC,
APRI, ACR, DRA only
those Havanese registered with the Original Havanese Club (OHC) may be
registered with the UKC. The Havanese is also recognized by the American Rare
Breed Association. |
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CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
"We were not looking for a dog
but when we came across Vlady we both knew right away that we were meant
to be his parents. Prior to that time we had never heard of a Havanese,
or the temperament of the breed. We were, however, won over by this pups
playful, calmness & affection. We liked that he would still play with lots
of enthusiasm, yet relax completely when he was picked up. So we went
with our gut feeling & decided to take him home. He has been a complete
joy to our family. He has been adopted by our two cats, both 8 years old
and he is an amazingly quick learner. Despite of a few sleepless nights,
we have all adapted quickly to the newest member of our family. He
enjoys his walks, playtime, & naps. He is adored by all who have met him
& he gets along great with all other dogs. He has a great temperament &
a sweet personality & we are very lucky to have him in our family."
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'Zorro' Submitted by MistyTrails Havanese
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Zorro's sire is from Spain. This dog completely conforms to the CKC and AKC
standard for Havanese.
Examples of Chocolate parti, white, blue pewter, and
black Havanese. Two of the rarest colors in the Havanese breed are the blue
pewter, and chocolate parti. Those colors and the black, were originally not
part of the breed standard. Photo Courtesy of MistyTrails Havanese
and Elite Havanese.
Pablo with Salida
Salida is a pure Cuban Havanese
imported & owned by Alida Wasmuth - photo by MistyTrails Havanese
Havanese can have one puppy in
a single litter, the normal is 3, 4, or 5 puppies. 6 is considered a
large litter for a Havanese I have had several 7 puppy litters, a
couple 8 puppy litters and one 9 puppy litter.
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