havanese dog breed information, history, description, personality, and common diseases.

Sunil Saleem June 23, 2021

 

Havanese Dog history The breed of Havanese dogs has a very long history because their ancestors are mentioned in the works of Aristotle. Although, in fact, here, as always, opinions diverge. Some believe that Havanese comes from Malta, it is he, or rather - his ancestors, others believe that the breed occurred with Tenerife. Subsequently, this breed from the family of bichon got to Cuba together with the colonists, which was a great success. More precisely, the breed was a success among noble ladies, who valued them for their appearance and character. For a long time, the Havana bichon lived in Cuba, first with nobles, then - mainly among wealthy Europeans and Cubans. When the revolution took place in Cuba in modern times, many Americans and Europeans, like the rich indigenous people of this island, fled to America, of course, taking with them their little pets. However, in America, no one was engaged in breeding and crossing these dogs, there were no breeders, there were no kennels, and the breed began to slowly, but surely, die out. Only in 1970, there were enthusiasts who wanted to breed Havanese bichon, but by this time only 11 individuals survived. Havanese received official recognition in 1996. Since then, a lot has changed over the past 25 years and the breed has significantly increased its numbers, emerging from the risk group, and ranked 25th in popularity in the U.S. in 2013. Characteristics of the breed popularity 01/10 training 10/10 size 02/10 mind 10/10 protection 07/10 Relationships with children 10/10 Dexterity 07/10 Breed information country Cuba lifetime 12-16 years old height Males: 23-29 cm Bitches: 23-29 cm weight Males: 2-5 kg Suki: 2-5 kg Longwool Average Color black, white, brown, yellowish-brown description These are small dogs, of a normal physique. The limbs are proportional, slightly shorter than the average in relation to the body, and the tail is short. The muzzle is a little flattened, and the ears are folded. The hair is long. personality Havana bichon is a breed with a very nice and open character. These pets are extremely attached to their family and owner and are distinguished by great devotion and kindness. Their friendliness is endless. In fact, for centuries they have not performed any other functions, except to be a wonderful companion, a faithful, good friend who will be with you in grief and joy. This breed easily goes into contact, and with strangers, as a rule, no problems or rejection arise. Often, the Havana bichon chooses one of the family members as the main owner and tries to spend all his time with this person. nay. There is even a problem that manifests itself quite often, called lyceum. That is, it is the state of mind of your pet, when he literally follows on the heels of his master, sleeps with him, sits on his lap next to him when he eats, and is near literally every minute. Accordingly, the moments of separation of the animal is not going very well, and when he sees the owner again, there is no limit to the joy. The energy level of the breed, on the one hand, is above average, on the other hand, it does not require special physical activity, long walks, or other things. Although, if you decide to walk longer than usual, the dog of course will be happy. She will have enough and two 20 minute walks in the yard a day, as well as a number of games time at home. Children are well received, with other pets getting along normally, but it is better to be friends with them at an early age. Common diseases Havana Bichon may suffer from the following diseases: dislocated kneecap; Liver disease; Heart problems; retinal dysplasia; cataract.

Havanese Dog


history

The breed of Havanese dogs has a very long history because their ancestors are mentioned in the works of Aristotle. Although, in fact, here, as always, opinions diverge. Some believe that Havanese comes from Malta, it is he, or rather - his ancestors, others believe that the breed occurred with Tenerife.

Subsequently, this breed from the family of bichon got to Cuba together with the colonists, which was a great success. More precisely, the breed was a success among noble ladies, who valued them for their appearance and character. For a long time, the Havana bichon lived in Cuba, first with nobles, then - mainly among wealthy Europeans and Cubans.

When the revolution took place in Cuba in modern times, many Americans and Europeans, like the rich indigenous people of this island, fled to America, of course, taking with them their little pets. However, in America, no one was engaged in breeding and crossing these dogs, there were no breeders, there were no kennels, and the breed began to slowly, but surely, die out.

Only in 1970, there were enthusiasts who wanted to breed Havanese bichon, but by this time only 11 individuals survived. Havanese received official recognition in 1996. Since then, a lot has changed over the past 25 years and the breed has significantly increased its numbers, emerging from the risk group, and ranked 25th in popularity in the U.S. in 2013.

 Characteristics of the breed

popularity                                                           01/10

training                                                                10/10

size                                                                        02/10

mind                                                                     10/10

protection                                                          07/10

Relationships with children                         10/10

Dexterity                                                             07/10

 

Breed information

country

Cuba

lifetime

12-16 years old

height

Males: 23-29
cm Bitches: 23-29 cm

weight

Males: 2-5
kg Suki: 2-5 kg

Longwool

Average

Color

black, white, brown, yellowish-brown


description

These are small dogs, of a normal physique. The limbs are proportional, slightly shorter than the average in relation to the body, and the tail is short. The muzzle is a little flattened, and the ears are folded. The hair is long.

 

personality

Havana bichon is a breed with a very nice and open character. These pets are extremely attached to their family and owner and are distinguished by great devotion and kindness. Their friendliness is endless. In fact, for centuries they have not performed any other functions, except to be a wonderful companion, a faithful, good friend who will be with you in grief and joy.

This breed easily goes into contact, and with strangers, as a rule, no problems or rejection arise. Often, the Havana bichon chooses one of the family members as the main owner and tries to spend all his time with this person. nay. There is even a problem that manifests itself quite often, called lyceum.

That is, it is the state of mind of your pet, when he literally follows on the heels of his master, sleeps with him, sits on his lap next to him when he eats, and is near literally every minute. Accordingly, the moments of separation of the animal is not going very well, and when he sees the owner again, there is no limit to the joy.

The energy level of the breed, on the one hand, is above average, on the other hand, it does not require special physical activity, long walks, or other things. Although, if you decide to walk longer than usual, the dog of course will be happy. She will have enough and two 20 minute walks in the yard a day, as well as a number of games time at home. Children are well received, with other pets getting along normally, but it is better to be friends with them at an early age.

 

Common diseases

Havana Bichon may suffer from the following diseases:

  • dislocated kneecap;
  • Liver disease;
  • Heart problems;
  • retinal dysplasia;
  • cataract.


Havanese Dog history The breed of Havanese dogs has a very long history because their ancestors are mentioned in the works of Aristotle. Although, in fact, here, as always, opinions diverge. Some believe that Havanese comes from Malta, it is he, or rather - his ancestors, others believe that the breed occurred with Tenerife. Subsequently, this breed from the family of bichon got to Cuba together with the colonists, which was a great success. More precisely, the breed was a success among noble ladies, who valued them for their appearance and character. For a long time, the Havana bichon lived in Cuba, first with nobles, then - mainly among wealthy Europeans and Cubans. When the revolution took place in Cuba in modern times, many Americans and Europeans, like the rich indigenous people of this island, fled to America, of course, taking with them their little pets. However, in America, no one was engaged in breeding and crossing these dogs, there were no breeders, there were no kennels, and the breed began to slowly, but surely, die out. Only in 1970, there were enthusiasts who wanted to breed Havanese bichon, but by this time only 11 individuals survived. Havanese received official recognition in 1996. Since then, a lot has changed over the past 25 years and the breed has significantly increased its numbers, emerging from the risk group, and ranked 25th in popularity in the U.S. in 2013. Characteristics of the breed popularity 01/10 training 10/10 size 02/10 mind 10/10 protection 07/10 Relationships with children 10/10 Dexterity 07/10 Breed information country Cuba lifetime 12-16 years old height Males: 23-29 cm Bitches: 23-29 cm weight Males: 2-5 kg Suki: 2-5 kg Longwool Average Color black, white, brown, yellowish-brown description These are small dogs, of a normal physique. The limbs are proportional, slightly shorter than the average in relation to the body, and the tail is short. The muzzle is a little flattened, and the ears are folded. The hair is long. personality Havana bichon is a breed with a very nice and open character. These pets are extremely attached to their family and owner and are distinguished by great devotion and kindness. Their friendliness is endless. In fact, for centuries they have not performed any other functions, except to be a wonderful companion, a faithful, good friend who will be with you in grief and joy. This breed easily goes into contact, and with strangers, as a rule, no problems or rejection arise. Often, the Havana bichon chooses one of the family members as the main owner and tries to spend all his time with this person. nay. There is even a problem that manifests itself quite often, called lyceum. That is, it is the state of mind of your pet, when he literally follows on the heels of his master, sleeps with him, sits on his lap next to him when he eats, and is near literally every minute. Accordingly, the moments of separation of the animal is not going very well, and when he sees the owner again, there is no limit to the joy. The energy level of the breed, on the one hand, is above average, on the other hand, it does not require special physical activity, long walks, or other things. Although, if you decide to walk longer than usual, the dog of course will be happy. She will have enough and two 20 minute walks in the yard a day, as well as a number of games time at home. Children are well received, with other pets getting along normally, but it is better to be friends with them at an early age. Common diseases Havana Bichon may suffer from the following diseases: dislocated kneecap; Liver disease; Heart problems; retinal dysplasia; cataract.

Tags

Post a Comment

0 Comments