My Classified Central

All Categories >  Pets >



Havanese Not A Yappy Breed

One of the easiest dog breeds to train due to it playful nature, is the Havanese. With its start in Cuba, the Havanese

is considered a cooperative student during training and will welcome instruction as it aims to please its owner.

Although small in stature, it does not present itself as being fragile. Its sturdy frame and seemingly endless energy

make the Havanese standard one of the most sought-after toy dogs for pets.

From its beginnings in aristocracy, it has worked as a faithful companion, a child's playmate and watchdog. It is

also a popular breed for showing around the world. It is usually not aggressive and will seldom bark unless playing,

but will sound a vocal alarm is approached by a stranger. Usually a simple word from its owner, however will quiet

the animal quickly. Its eyes and often-unkempt facial hair may make the animal appear to be mischievous. In the show ring, the coats of the Havanese should appear brushed and clean but any trimming of the coat, other

than around the extreme bottom of the feet, will lose the dog points in competition. When judging the Havanese

standards, its typical height will be between eight-and-a-half to 11-inches. Ideally, the animal should measure

between nine and 10-and-a-half-inches, measured at the withers.

The profile of the dog should slop up slightly from the withers to the rump and the tail, coated with hair to match the

rest of the animal, should curl downwards around its rump. The back, other than the slight rise, should be straight

with no small arch in the middle. The tail should create a feather-like appearance with the hair failing either straight

or to the side.

The coat types, according to the Havanese standards will be one of three types, smooth, curly or wavy, with the

most sought after coat being soft and wavy. Some adults may have short hair, or short, or a short, tight curly coat,

can cost points in the Havanese standard competition. During a show, the Havanese gait should be fluid and natural on a loose leash. It will heed the commands of its

handler willingly as it is put through the competition's paces. The breed is one that seems to appreciate being taught

new tricks and is anxious to proudly show off new ones.

The Havanese standard about this

special breed is quick to point out that the Havanese is a quiet, happy dog and is eager to make new friends. Their

attitude is one that invites new friends in both the animal and human kingdom.



Article by Fiona Kelly

Keywords: Havanese, Havanese, The Havanese standard, Havanese information

We deliver articles like below right to your inbox for free:

The Effects of Utilizing Softened Water for Home Aquariums by Emmanuel Bismonte
Due to the many side effects of hard water on our everyday tap water use at home, it is sometimes necessary to place a water softening method to take care of this problem. In the case of home aquariums, however, softened water may induce terrible health cases for your livestock, but of course, the outcome may still vary from a case to case basis. For one, softening water works by altering the chemical composition of your hard water by lowering magnesium and calcium deposits in the water...

Tips For Effectively Training Your Pet Cat by Jon Arnold
Cats are very rewarding pets. They are intelligent, relatively easy to care for and can be trained if you know how to do it correctly. The first thing to teach a cat is its name. You will want it to come to you when you call its name, so repeat this exercise a few times. Cats have needs, such as food, water, somewhere to strop their claws and toys or items to capture their interest. If you fail to provide an adequate scratching post, for example, a cat will use your couch or stereo spea...

Spaying And Neutering Your Dog - The Facts Of Life by Mike Adley
If healthy, the neutering of your female or male dog is a relatively safe operation, and is usually recommended by your veterinarian unless you intend to breed your dog. Sometimes the operation disturbs the dog owner psychologically or emotionally far more than the dog, who quickly recovers and become an even better pet! If your dog is a female, you have a special consideration. The female dog matures more rapidly than the male dog, usually coming into breeding age at about seven month...

South African Zoo Owner Disappears While Purchasing Cheetahs in Brazil by Rudy Socha
Was purchasing rare Chetahs in South America This morning I received the following message from several sources and immediately contacted Sir Nicholas Rose to see if this was an Internet scam: Dear Sir, Dr Pablo Caligiuri-Urban the Veterinarian and Zoologist from South Africa and owner/curator of the Animal and Reptile Park Zoo in South Africa has gone missing whilst on a visit to Brazil and neighboring countries and has lost contact with his wife and friends who are frantic wi...

Choosing the Right Vet by Lietnyks Lewis
Most pet owners would agree that one of the most critical aspects is making sure your pet, your friend, is well taken care of in every way. One sure way is that we, as pet owners, choose a competent veterinarian to take care of our friends and keep them healthy and strong as long as they possibly can to ensure a life-long companionship. Just remember, the vet is going to be your pet's second best friend. So please take the time and do the research to find the best one for them. When you sear...