  Havanese
adult Havanese Dog
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| group: toy |
height: 8.5-11.5"
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21.59-29.21 cm |
| types: |
weight: 7-13
lbs / 3.17-5.89 kg |
| colors: |
any
color or combination of colors |
| physical traits: |
sleek, elegant, clean
appearance, elastic gait, sturdy |
| hair type: |
very long, sparse, woolly,
soft, silky, and light outer coat, soft, silky and light
undercoat, wavy, long, abundant, profuse. corded variety |
personality/
temperament: |
lively, alert, playful,
affectionate, cheerful, sociable, sensitive, outgoing, intelligent,
amiable, charming, happy, |
maintenance/
special needs:
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brush often, needs attention,
prone to eye problems and luxating patellas, easy to train |
| nickname: |
Havana Silk Dog, Bichon
Havanais |
| origination: |
Spain/Cuba of the Bichon
family from the Water Spaniel, Poodle and Portuguese Water
Dog |
| bred for: |
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| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
indoor life, kids, other
pets, apartments, companionship |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
13-15 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc,
uk, ankc, nzkc-(toy dog group), fci-(Western Mediterranean
Region Bichon and related breeds dog group), ukc, arba-(companion
dog group) |
| rescues: |
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corded Havanese |
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