Also known as a Havana Silk Dog, the Havanese is a joyful and peppy member of the toy group and is the only dog breed native to Cuba. Small but sturdy in stature, the Havanese has an average weight ranging from seven to fourteen pounds and is popular for its adaptable, people-pleasing nature. The Havanese has a distinctively long, silky coat that can be styled in a variety of ways, with many owners opting to cord the coat, similar to that of a Puli Dog. A true companion dog, the Havanese thrives in social environments, preferring to brave the chaos of the city over the solitude of the great outdoors.
Havaneses have a withers height between 8.5”-11.5” (22-29 cm) and a weight in the range of 7-13 lb (3.2-5.9 kg). The Havanese has an overall body length of roughly 19”-25.5” (48-65 cm), standing height of 12.5”-17” (32-43 cm), and a typical lifespan of 14-16 years.
Also known as a Havana Silk Dog, the Havanese is a joyful and peppy member of the toy group and is the only dog breed native to Cuba. Small but sturdy in stature, the Havanese has an average weight ranging from seven to fourteen pounds and is popular for its adaptable, people-pleasing nature. The Havanese has a distinctively long, silky coat that can be styled in a variety of ways, with many owners opting to cord the coat, similar to that of a Puli Dog. A true companion dog, the Havanese thrives in social environments, preferring to brave the chaos of the city over the solitude of the great outdoors.
Havaneses have a withers height between 8.5”-11.5” (22-29 cm) and a weight in the range of 7-13 lb (3.2-5.9 kg). The Havanese has an overall body length of roughly 19”-25.5” (48-65 cm), standing height of 12.5”-17” (32-43 cm), and a typical lifespan of 14-16 years.
