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Havanese – a charming, cheerful and ideal family dog

The Havanese (Bichon Havanais) is a breed that has been gaining popularity among small dog lovers in recent years. This small but incredibly graceful dog has a cheerful disposition and a beautiful, silky coat. It's an excellent companion for families with children, seniors, and even city dwellers. If you're wondering if a Havanese is the dog for you, this article will help you learn all about its characteristics and needs.

🐾 Origin of the Havanese breed

The Havanese originates from the Mediterranean region, but owes its name to Cuba, where the breed gained immense popularity among the aristocracy and residents of Havana. Considered the national dog of Cuba , its history stretches back centuries. In Europe, it became popular as a lap dog, and today it is increasingly found in Polish homes.

💚 The character of the Havanese – a dog full of joy of life

The Havanese is a dog with an exceptional temperament – cheerful, gentle, friendly, and very sociable. It loves to be the center of attention and feels most comfortable near its owner. Affectionate, intelligent, and easy to train, it's a great choice even for first-time dog owners.

Characteristic features:

✔ Cheerful and energetic
✔ Extremely loyal and attached to his family
✔ Likes children and other animals
✔ Not very barking – perfect for an apartment
✔ Easy to socialize and train

Havanese dogs feel at home in both single-family homes and city center apartments – as long as they can spend time close to their beloved people.

✨ The appearance and size of the Havanese

The Havanese is a small dog, but not frail. It has a well-proportioned build, a long tail carried curled over the back, and expressive, dark eyes. Its distinguishing feature is its long, silky coat, which can come in many colors: white, beige, brown, black, and even piebald.

Size:
📏 Height at the withers: 23–27 cm
⚖ Weight: 4–7 kg

🧼 Havanese coat care

The Havanese's long coat requires regular grooming, but with the right routine, it is easy to keep in excellent condition.

Care tips:
– Brush your dog every 1-2 days to prevent mats
– Baths every 2–4 weeks using gentle shampoos
– Regular eye washing and ear cleaning
– Possibility of cutting the fur for easier care

The Havanese practically does not shed – which is why it is often recommended for people with mild allergies.

🐶 Havanese health – what to pay attention to

Havanese are generally a healthy breed, but like any breed, they have certain predispositions to specific diseases:

🔹 Hip dysplasia
🔹 Patella problems
🔹 Skin allergies
🔹 Eye diseases (e.g. cataracts)

That is why it is so important to maintain a healthy body weight, exercise regularly and have veterinary check-ups.

🏡 What accessories are perfect for a Havanese?

🛏️ Bed from the Dream collection

A soft, fitted bed is essential for comfortable rest. Havanese love to snuggle up, so it's worth choosing a model with higher sides or soft fur.
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Havanese – a charming, cheerful and ideal family dog

🐾 Origin of the Havanese breed

💚 The character of the Havanese – a dog full of joy of life

✨ The appearance and size of the Havanese

🧼 Havanese coat care

🐶 Havanese health – what to pay attention to

🏡 What accessories are perfect for a Havanese?

🛏️ Bed from the Dream collection

🚗 Oi Car Seat

🪜 Dog steps

💡 Who is the Havanese for?

🐾 Summary

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