| Havanese are sweet little members of the Bichon | | | | and shiny. |
| breed variety, and are loosely related to the Bichon | | | | Also, before giving your Havanese a hair cut, you |
| Frise. Their toy size makes them ideal for people who | | | | should make a point to oil the fur and skin. This is |
| live in smaller homes, and their playful spirit makes | | | | accomplished with a fairly loose-toothed metal comb, |
| them perfect for families with children. These adorable | | | | being sure to carefully apply the oil first, and then |
| little dogs are also quite popular for show, and the | | | | running the comb carefully through. Oiling is generally |
| AKC has very specific guidelines as to how to give | | | | done the day before a bath, and is typically only done |
| your Havanese a haircut. These specific Havanese | | | | for dogs prone to dry hair and skin. If you aren't sure |
| grooming tips must be followed exactly if you want to | | | | as to whether or not your Havanese requires oiling as |
| show your Havanese in any major competitions. | | | | a part of their grooming routine, ask your vet or local |
| A Havanese hair cut needs to be done with either a | | | | breeder to be sure. |
| number 40 blade (in a pair of clipping shears), or a | | | | The most important part of giving your Havanese a |
| small pair of grooming scissors. Typically the only hair | | | | hair cut, is that you remember to stay calm throughout |
| that should be cut is the hair around the paws; and | | | | the entire process. Toy dogs are by their very nature, |
| even then, only just enough to give the paws a more | | | | much more playful and energetic than larger breeds of |
| circular shape. Depending on the show you are | | | | dogs and can therefore become quite rambunctious |
| entering, you can also clip the hair around the rump | | | | during the grooming process. Soothing them quietly |
| area, and even the hair inside the ears. | | | | with your hands and voice prior to attempting to give |
| Before giving your Havanese a hair cut, there are | | | | your Havanese a hair cut, will help to ensure that the |
| some specific Havanese grooming tips you should | | | | process goes much easier for you both. |
| follow in order to make certain that your pup looks its | | | | Even if you do not plan to enter your Havanese into |
| best after the grooming process is complete. The first | | | | any shows or competitions, you will still want to keep |
| of which is to make certain that your Havanese | | | | their fur trim and neat. Daily brushings for all Havanese |
| receives a daily brushing. Havanese by their very | | | | are required to help keep their long hair from matting. |
| nature do not shed, so brushing them daily is important | | | | And if your dog has dry hair and skin, they will probably |
| to keeping their coats free of any loose or damaged | | | | require oiling 24 hours prior to giving your Havanese a |
| hair. Brushing daily as a part of your Havanese | | | | hair cut. All in all, the Havanese grooming process is an |
| grooming routine will also help to keep their coats nice | | | | easy one, if you can follow these simple rules. |