Toy Toy Group

Havanese

Also called Bichon Habanero, Bichon Havanés, Havana Silk Dog and Havaneser

Great with kids
Apartment friendly
Loves other dogs
Lots of grooming

The Havanese is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Cuba as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.

Weight: 7–13 lb (3–6 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 9–11 in (22–29 cm)
Life span: 14–16 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Long
Origin: Havana, Cuba (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Great with other dogs
Strangers: Friendly with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Lots of grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Outgoing Playful

Coat colours

All colors and combinations

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)