| ese are sweet little members of the Bichon breed | | | | should make a point to oil the fur and skin. This is |
| variety, and are loosely related to the Bichon Frise. | | | | accomplished with a fairly loose-toothed metal comb, |
| Their toy size makes them ideal for people who live in | | | | being sure to carefully apply the oil first, and then |
| smaller homes, and their playful spirit makes them | | | | running the comb carefully through. Oiling is generally |
| perfect for families with children. These adorable little | | | | done the day before a bath, and is typically only done |
| dogs are also quite popular for show, and the AKC | | | | for dogs prone to dry hair and skin. If you aren’t |
| has very specific guidelines as to how to give your | | | | sure as to whether or not your Havanese requires |
| Havanese a haircut. These specific Havanese | | | | oiling as a part of their grooming routine, ask your vet |
| grooming tips must be followed exactly if you want to | | | | or local breeder to be sure. |
| show your Havanese in any major competitions. | | | | If you have no plans for showing your Havanese, then |
| A Havanese hair cut needs to be done with either a | | | | giving your Havanese a hair cut really isn’t that |
| number 40 blade (in a pair of clipping shears), or a | | | | big a deal, as far as guidelines go. You should |
| small pair of grooming scissors. Typically the only hair | | | | remember that the Havanese are generally supposed |
| that should be cut is the hair around the paws; and | | | | to look as natural as possible so topknots, and docked |
| even then, only just enough to give the paws a more | | | | tails and ears should be avoided as much as possible. |
| circular shape. Depending on the show you are | | | | Really, though, you are the only one who can decide |
| entering, you can also clip the hair around the rump | | | | just how short you want your dog’s fur to be. If |
| area, and even the hair inside the ears. | | | | they spend most of their time outdoors, you may want |
| Before giving your Havanese a hair cut, there are | | | | to consider trimming the hair on their feet and face |
| some specific Havanese grooming tips you should | | | | more often than if they are an inside dog. |
| follow in order to make certain that your pup looks its | | | | All in all, the most important thing to remember when |
| best after the grooming process is complete. The first | | | | giving your Havanese a hair cut, is that it is important |
| of which is to make certain that your Havanese | | | | for you to remain as calm as possible through the |
| receives a daily brushing. Havanese by their very | | | | entire process. It’s relatively common for toy |
| nature do not shed, so brushing them daily is important | | | | dogs to become over excited during the grooming |
| to keeping their coats free of any loose or damaged | | | | process, thus making it more difficult to trim evenly. |
| hair. Brushing daily as a part of your Havanese | | | | Staying calm, and soothing your Havanese verbally |
| grooming routine will also help to keep their coats nice | | | | throughout the process will help to ensure a pleasant |
| and shiny. | | | | Havanese grooming experience for you both. |
| Also, before giving your Havanese a hair cut, you | | | | |