| One of the most attractive characteristics of the | | | | Get all of the brushes, towels, conditioners and |
| Havanese dog breed is the wavy, flowing coat. Unlike | | | | anything else you need for the bathroom, kitchen or |
| many other breeds, Havanese coats are silky to the | | | | where your dog's personal salon will be BEFORE you |
| touch. In fact, a wiry coat on a Havanese would make | | | | start bathing the dog. This will cut down on time and |
| the dog disqualified from showing. But many Havanese | | | | stress. Use lukewarm water - not too hot and not icy |
| are pets and not show specimens. Their coats can | | | | cold! Shampoo well, towel dry and comb smooth with |
| become matted and ugly if not groomed regularly and | | | | a slicker brush to get the outer hairs and a pin brush to |
| given Havanese cuts to the coat to make lie easier for | | | | get the undercoat. A flea comb is good to have to |
| both dog and owner. | | | | check on any tiny passengers - and very small tangles. |
| One of the things Havanese owners must know is | | | | Another Havanese haircut tip is to not debate too |
| basic Havanese grooming. You also should know | | | | much about what to cut and how much - just let your |
| about the best Havanese cuts for your dog. Just like | | | | instinct take care of you. It's sort of like Zen and the |
| with people, just because we can grow longhair | | | | art of Havanese grooming! You can clean around your |
| doesn't mean we HAVE to. Often, it is far more | | | | dog's eye and ears with soft cotton balls or special |
| comfortable and convenient to get it cut. The same is | | | | cleaning pads for a final touch. Use the conditioning |
| true for Havanese cuts. Havanese don't like to be dirty, | | | | spray, especially if the weather is humid. |
| and a dirty dog will be very unhappy and stressed. | | | | Be sure to talk to your dog and constantly tell the |
| The Puppy Trim Havanese cut is very much like a | | | | Havanese how beautiful and well mannered they are. |
| shorter version of the long, full show coat. The tail and | | | | If your dog enjoys the daily brushing sessions, then |
| the part down the spine is left alone, but everything | | | | they will enjoy the fuss of a Havanese cut, even |
| else is fair game. The goal is to make the adult | | | | though they might hate to be bathed. You can make |
| Havanese look like a larger version of a Havanese | | | | the process happier for them by giving them a treat |
| puppy. This is the best Havanese cut for the pet | | | | given at no other time. Also, try to be patient with a |
| owner to try at home. You need to be sure your dog | | | | nervous dog just as you would with a nervous child. |
| will be obedient during regular brushing and bathing | | | | Eventually, Havanese grooming time will be associated |
| before you attempt to try Havanese cuts. | | | | with happy time in the mind of the dog. |