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Havanese – a Wonderful Dog.The Havanese is a Bichon Group breed, that includes Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Lowchen and Maltese They are a playful little dog, toy dog that were bred to be good companions, so are good with children. They love to have attention and will do tricks to catch peoples attention. This requirement for attention does not make them an ideal choice for a busy working couple. They love following owners around the apartment, but are rarely overly possessive of their “ family”, so are good with other dogs, pets and other animals. This seeking for attention often shows when eating, as they like someone present, so if you leave the room, they will often follow, eating as they go, which can be messy. They are a “ true dog”, playing games such as tug of war with all their strength. Like many toy dogs, they do not require long walks, but they do love attention. Professional Dog Walkers such as London Dog Walking, if doing grouped walks will pair them with similar dogs, rather than big energetic dogs. For dog care they are relatively simple. One advantage of the Havanese is that they do not shed much. You may see on lists that they do not shed, this misleading as all hair follicles will have a cycle of growing and dying, shedding it hair, but this is variable and not often, so there is no strong cycle of hair shedding. The coat catches the hair and dander internally, so many people think it is non-allergenic, but they all release dander that can aggravate allergies. If you have an allergy sufferer in the house, have one to stay for a few days to check. The Havanese has a slight wavy double coat, which is soft and light, with a denser undercoat. The Havanese must be brushed every day, as the fur has a tendency to mat. If you are not showing the dog, you can trim the coat. Whilst they have fur, it is a coat to keep the hot sun off the body, not warmth inside, so in some areas you may need to buy sweaters for them. When you bath them, dry with a towel and allow them to dry off naturally inside, as they are susceptible to skin problems if dried with a hair drier. It is a breed that the kennel clubs, prefer and dictate a natural look, avoiding the bows and preferring the hair over the eyes, that protected their eyes from the Cuban sun. They now come in many different colours and patterns, but were originally white. They move with an agile springy gait. Whilst they are relatively good swimmers, they generally shire away from water, but be prudent close to water if there is something for them to chase. The Havanese have almond eyes, with average sized ears that are well covered and hang down. They are prone to ear infections, so regularly inspect their ears and clean them. From time to time they may require their inner hairs to be pulled by hand or tweezers. The tail arches over the back and is also well covered. They have very sensitive noses and are trained often for search. They are easily trained so are often found in circus shows, tracking, hearing assistance dogs, mould, termite and drug search. The Havanese generally live roughly 15 years. They being breed from a limited gene pool suffer from some genetic diseases. These include liver disease, heart disease, cataracts and retinal dysplasia ( streaks and dots on the retina). It is recommended only to acquire Havanese from parent dogs who have clear eye certificates. Havanese may develop brown tear stains, which is especially noticeable on those with white or light coats. The dog originated from the now extent Bichon Tenerife and was taken to Havana by traders and settlers. Being popular in Havana in Cuba. Globally the Havanese is a new breed, rapidly growing in the seventies from only 10 animals in the United States. They were common in Cuba, prior to the revolution, but suffered afterwards. Rapid growth in popularity now makes it difficult to find a puppy. A superb family dog that is well worth considering.
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