| Havanese dogs are a breed that you may have | | | | have dander, they do not shed it off easily. This adds |
| never heard of. They are small dogs that were | | | | one bit of work for a pet owner, because that means |
| originally bred in Havana, Cuba. They come in many | | | | they must be brushed frequently to avoid damage to |
| different colors and coat types. Most color | | | | their skin and fur. |
| combinations and coat types are allowed in shows. | | | | The temperament of them is another great reason to |
| These dogs are considered an intelligent breed, and | | | | have this type of dog. Unlike most small dogs, these |
| this breed is very easy to train. | | | | dogs do not get nervous around people and children. |
| If a person is considering getting a dog for his or her | | | | Most children (even fairly young ones) are able to play |
| family in the near future, he or she would do well to | | | | with this dog easily. |
| consider a Havanese and seek information. There are | | | | A huge concern among pet owners, particularly among |
| several reasons they make great family pets. First, | | | | purebred dog owners, is the general health of the dog |
| they are considered to be a hypoallergenic dog as | | | | and the dog breed. Unlike many dog breeds, particularly |
| they do not shed naturally (although they must be | | | | smaller dog breeds, the Havanese is relatively hardy. |
| brushed). Second, these dogs have a mild | | | | The breed overall, is a very healthy one. |
| temperament and even get along with young children, | | | | When choosing a dog for one's family, there are many |
| unlike most smaller dogs. Third, they are a healthy | | | | factors a person should consider that they may not. |
| breed - especially when compared to many other | | | | Often times, it is tempting as for a person and their |
| small-breed dogs. | | | | family to go to a pet store and simply got the cutest |
| They are considered (like Bichons and poodles) to be | | | | puppy. However, this method does not necessarily the |
| a shed-free dog. This means that they shed very little, | | | | best, as you may not know what that puppy will grow |
| although they must be brushed. This type of dog is | | | | into. |
| considered to be hypoallergenic because although they | | | | |