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Havanese — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

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Havanese

Cuba's national dog — cheerful, intelligent, and sturdy. A natural trick dog with a silky, non-shedding coat.

toySize

14-16 yearsLife Span

7-13 lbsWeight

CubaOrigin

About

Cuba's national dog — cheerful, intelligent, and sturdy. A natural trick dog with a silky, non-shedding coat.

Temperament

IntelligentOutgoingFunnyCheerfulGentle

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the Havanese

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Toy & Companion Dogs

~500 BCE

Breed Group

Blanquito de la Habana

~1600s

Predecessor

Cuban Bichon Cross

~1800s

Predecessor

Havanese

1996

Modern Breed

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