| One of the most positive and prevalent traits you can | | | | The Havanese breed is good with children. The key is |
| expect from your Havanese is companionship and | | | | to treat the Havanese like a companion and not a toy. |
| devotion. A Havanese can live in a small apartment | | | | Remember they are not a fragile doll and can play and |
| setting with ease. They don't require the amount of | | | | romp with the best of them. Their playful attitude and |
| space or exercise requirements that larger dogs | | | | active nature make them great friends for walks, |
| require. Therefore, in many ways a Havanese dog is | | | | swimming, and playing in the yard. The Havanese |
| very easy to care for. | | | | tends to be an indoor dog, but they need exercise as |
| Various dog breeds are prone to many common | | | | well. |
| health ailments and diseases. The great thing about the | | | | The Havanese makes a great house pet and work |
| Havanese breed is that it has relatively few genetic | | | | well with kids. It is critical to teach your children to |
| diseases in its history. This is a welcome note to any | | | | respect your Havanese and create a loving |
| Havanese owner or anyone that is interested in finding | | | | relationship. |
| their own wonderful Havanese dog. | | | | 2. Toy Breed |
| The genetic problems of the Havanese include | | | | The Havanese breed is a member of the Toy group |
| autoimmune skin conditions, cataracts and progressive | | | | as classified by the American Kennel Club. The toy |
| retina atrophy. | | | | breed is small in stature which makes them wonderful |
| I must stress, however, that it is still important to | | | | apartment and house dogs. The Havanese can be a |
| maintain quality preventative care through vaccinations, | | | | great choice for someone that lives in the city. |
| heart worm pills, and flea & tick medications. | | | | 3. Exercise Requirements |
| These preventative health measures are necessary | | | | A Havanese dog loves to curl up on the couch with |
| for virtually every breed of dog. | | | | you. However, they do also like to take a walk. In fact, |
| A Havanese has a typical life span of around 16-18 | | | | walking should be part of their exercise plan. A |
| years. | | | | Havanese will often be ready to play, but at times will |
| Personality Of The Havanese | | | | want you to carry them during the walk. This can be |
| This is probably the one burning question that many | | | | tempting, especially because they are so cute! |
| potential Havanese owners ask. What is their | | | | Don't carry them. This will only spoil them. They need |
| personality like? Well let me go through that for you | | | | the exercise or they will become restless and irritable. |
| right now: | | | | A restless, bored, and irritable dog is prone to |
| 1. Temperament | | | | behavioral problems. |
| The temperament of a Havanese is playful and alert. | | | | Exercise and play not only keeps your dog physically |
| The Havanese breed is brave even though they are | | | | fit, but it promotes their mental health as well. Keep |
| smaller then most other dogs. This courage helps them | | | | your Havanese happy and healthy with games, walks, |
| to be a great watch dog. They are devoted to their | | | | and a good belly rub. |
| family. | | | | 4. |