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This little charmer is Cuba's only native breed. But it didn't begin there: best guess is that the first of these dogs were brought to the island nation with seafarers in the 1500s. They quickly found their way to the laps of the nobility!

The Havanese is a small dog related to the same ancestor as that of the Bichon Frise. It originated in the Mediterranean and was brought from there to Cuba. It was named after the city of Havana and was very popular. The Havanese is a small but sturdy dog. It is very friendly, happy, and has an adorable personality. They are outgoing and train easily. Havanese dogs love people and find children entertaining and great playmates. They require low to moderate exercise and can often get the amount of needed daily exercise by playing around indoors within the home. Their coat is wavy, and has a slight curl to it. It is soft and comes in a combination of colors. Daily brushing is needed to avoid tangling. They stand at 8 to 11 inches at the withers and weigh an average of 7 to 13 lbs. Due to their high trainability and outgoing personality, they do well as therapy dogs, and as obedience and agility competitors. Prized family members, these are truly wonderful canine companions.

The Havanese breed originated from a different breed called Blanquito dela Habana as well as the German poodle which the Cubans had great preference to. This blend of pedigree brought about the Havanese, which was mostly reared by the Aristocratic class in Cuba. They continued to be bred through the 20th century and began to spread to other countries. Breeding of these dogs in America began in the sixties and seventies when there was an influx of immigrants from Cuba. The breed was at some point about to become extinct, however, a US breeder known as Dorothy Goodale made sure that the breed did not die out completely.

This dog gives the impression of a typical fragile toy dog; however it is quite sturdy for a dog of its size. The breed has a unique quality of having a topline that rises a little bit from the withers to the rump. They have a gait that is flashy however; it is not very reaching and gives the dogs’ agile movement. If their coats are not clipped or primped, the Havanese may have a scruffy look. Their dark eyes and lengthy tail is usually covered by the silky hair which is varied in colors. The dogs have a double coat as well as an undercoat. Several dogs may have short hair as a result of a recessive gene. They have strong legs that enable easy and quick movement. Read more about the Havanese, ....

• "They have a quiet and gentle disposition, but do enjoy play sessions."
• "Havanese have an intense desire to please their master and they tend to be submissive. They are influenced by the ambience of the home."
• "Having a fenced area where your Hav can run free is essential."

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