| In the 1900's the Havanese dog went through a rough | | | | someone purchasing a Havanese puppy to allow |
| time as a breed. Since then, this dog has grown in | | | | plenty of time and patience to complete the |
| popularity as a companion and a family pet, particularly | | | | housebreaking routine. One reason is because |
| in the United States. When this breed was harder to | | | | Havanese pups do not always leash train well, |
| find, the cost of the Havanese dog had gone up | | | | meaning they may not complete their "business" when |
| considerably. Today, despite the increased availability | | | | enjoying a walk with you. |
| of the breed, you can still find Havanese pups for as | | | | If you are having a hard time getting your Havanese |
| much as $1000. One of the biggest reasons that this | | | | pup housebroken, one method that has worked with |
| breed is so sought after is the personality of the | | | | some Havanese owners is the use of a litter box that |
| Havanese. | | | | is designed for use with toy dog breeds. Do not ever |
| If you are looking for a pet that will always be ready to | | | | use regular cat litter in your dog's box, since he could |
| play, will show unending loyalty to his family and keep | | | | eat it and get sick. Instead, you can use a hard, |
| you entertained regularly, then the Havanese is the dog | | | | cylindrical paper pellet that will actually attract your dog |
| for you. They also tend to work well in homes with | | | | to his box. It is also important to make sure that you |
| children and other pets, although their small size can | | | | spend plenty of time with your puppy, since a lonely |
| put them at a bit of a disadvantage. Don't let that small | | | | dog can easily turn into a chewing dog. |
| size fool you however, Havanese dogs are fairly | | | | If you are looking for a new pet for your family, and |
| fearless, and make surprisingly good watchdogs. Their | | | | you are hoping for a dog that will be easy to train and |
| energy and playfulness will remain with them well into | | | | fun to own, a Havanese puppy might be the right |
| adulthood as well, so you don't have to worry about | | | | choice for you. This dog is submissive by nature, eager |
| your Havanese pup slowing down any time soon. | | | | to please, and intelligent to boot. He is generally a pup |
| Intelligent, submissive and eager to please his master. | | | | that will always be ready to play with your family, and |
| These characteristics are typical in the Havanese | | | | never lacking in energy. Often Havanese are natural |
| breed, which makes it easy t train most of the time. | | | | performers and your pup may entertain you frequently |
| However, housebreaking a Havanese can be a more | | | | with his antics. He will be loyal and loveable, and |
| challenging process than with other types of breeds. | | | | despite his small size, he may make a fairly effective |
| Most breeders and Havanese owners will advise | | | | watchdog. |