Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Havanese Dog Breed Description, History, Grooming, Health Issues and Living Conditions

Description: If a Havanese were never groomed or
cut it would be a very rugged looking dog. This
breed has strong legs and has a gait that is
springy and unique. This breed has dark eyes and
one of its features is the tail which is very
long, curling up over the back, this is long and
silky. This dogs' height is 8-11 inches, and its
weight is 7-13 pounds. They have a full covering
coat that can reach 6-8 inches in length. This is
a double coated breed that has soft fur. Their
eyes, nose, and lips are black in colour, this is
only different in the chocolate dog. This breed
can come in any colour, which includes parti and
tricolours. There have been differing colours
excluded throughout the world but is generally
getting easier. If you wish to have a dog for
show purposes then check with your local
standards for showing. This is not a fragile dog
it is a really sturdy little dog. This dog's life
expectancy is 14-15 years.

History: This breed was nearly made extinct after
the French, Cuban and Russian revolutions. The
Havanese is now rare in Cuba, throughout the 19th
century. This breed has been facing a crisis but
is now on the rise in popularity, which is
helping to increase the breed. This dog has
campaigners in USA for its preservation. This
breed is part of the Bichons family. The
Havanese's ancestors were owned by aristocratic
Cubans, during 18th and 19th centuries. It is
believed this dog got to Cuba from Europe in the
17th century, and here they adapted to the
climate of the country. This dog has a history in
the circus, as well. This dog only came to the
USA in 1970, and was brought by Cuban refugees
settling in Florida. Mrs. Goodale saved the breed
from extinction by finding dogs with their
pedigrees from the immigrants; she also managed
to get five more males from Costa Rica and
working with the 11 dogs, and her vast experience
of breeding dogs, managed to save the Havanese.
This breed was first recognized by the AKC in
1996. The breed does have a recessive gene, and
these puppies' were called short coated Havanese,
the short coated Havanese are not able to be
entered in shows, but make good healthy pets.

Temperament: This is a natural companion, who is
responsive and kind. The Havanese will become
attached to their owners. This is a lovely dog
for children as they are playful. This breed is
good with other pets and people. This dog is a
good dog for obedience training. This dog has a
lot of curiosity and will enjoy watching what is
going on around them. This is a dog that is
sensitive to the tone used and will not do as
asked if they pick up a meek owner. This dog will
work well if you are a good natural leader and
are not harsh but firm. This breed is not just a
companion dog but is a natural watch dog as well.
Socialising this dog as a puppy will help it not
to be shy, in later life. Do not allow this dog
to have small dog syndrome as this will bring out
the worst in any dog, these are not traits of the
breed but rather a dog that has lost order to its
life and is not happy.

Health issues: This breed is prone to hip
dysplasia, PRA, cataracts, dislocated knee caps,
deafness and dry skin. The Havanese is a healthy
breed that has a long life and many of the
problems are as adults rather than in puppy hood.

Grooming: This coat is best clipped if this is
just to be a family pet. For the show ring, there
is a lot of grooming needed, this can be hard
work and a lot of good advice from the breeder
and specialist dog groomer will be needed.

Living conditions: A Havanese is good for
apartment living. The dog will be fine without a
garden, but will still need walking daily.

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