Other names : Havana Silk Dog
Native country : Western Mediterranean Basin - Cuba
History
The Havanese, possibly descended from the Bolognese, comes from the western Mediterranean region and was developed along the Spanish and Italian coasts. Some believe that the Havanese was brought to Cuba early in his development by Spanish conquistadors or Italian explorers. Others believe he arrived in Cuba after being brought to Argentina and crossed with small Poodles. The main coat color of this breed, Havana brown (reddish-tan), inspired the myth that the Havanese comes from Havana, Cuba’s capital city. The old Havanese strain in Cuba is now extinct. A few descendents were smuggled off the island to the United States, where the breed became quite popular.
Description
Intelligent, extremely affectionate, and gentle with children, the Havanese is a charming pet. Very alert, he makes a good watchdog. He needs firm training.
Advice
This apartment dog does not need much exercise. He requires daily brushing and combing. Any kind of grooming, trimming, or stripping is not allowed.
Function
Pet.
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