Breed Profile
Temperament:
Playful and alert. The Havanese is both trainable and intelligent with a sweet, non-quarrelsome disposition.
Description:
The Havanese is a small sturdy dog of immense charm. He is slightly longer than tall, and covered with a profuse mantle of untrimmed long, silky, wavy hair. His plumed tail is carried loosely curled over his rump.
Care Level:
Easy
Origin:
The Havanese originated in Cuba and was the preferred pet of the Cuban families. The first Havanese came to the States in the 1970Æs. Today in Cuba, the breed is almost non-existent.
