{"id":179320,"date":"2022-07-16T08:07:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:07:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:07:26","slug":"is-a-havanese-a-purebred","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Havanese a purebred?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Is_a_Havanese_a_purebred\" title=\"Is a Havanese a purebred?\">Is a Havanese a purebred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_does_a_purebred_Havanese_look_like\" title=\"What does a purebred Havanese look like?\">What does a purebred Havanese look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_two_breeds_make_a_Havanese\" title=\"What two breeds make a Havanese?\">What two breeds make a Havanese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_Havanese\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Havanese?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Havanese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_is_Havanese_a_mix_of\" title=\"What is Havanese a mix of?\">What is Havanese a mix of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_breeds_made_a_Havanese\" title=\"What breeds made a Havanese?\">What breeds made a Havanese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Are_Havanese_a_rare_breed\" title=\"Are Havanese a rare breed?\">Are Havanese a rare breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Are_Havanese_considered_a_toy_breed\" title=\"Are Havanese considered a toy breed?\">Are Havanese considered a toy breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_is_Havanese\" title=\"How can I tell if my dog is Havanese?\">How can I tell if my dog is Havanese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_does_a_full_grown_Havanese_puppy_look_like\" title=\"What does a full grown Havanese puppy look like?\">What does a full grown Havanese puppy look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_does_a_Havanese_terrier_look_like\" title=\"What does a Havanese terrier look like?\">What does a Havanese terrier look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_breeds_make_a_Havanese\" title=\"What breeds make a Havanese?\">What breeds make a Havanese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Where_do_Havanese_dogs_come_from\" title=\"Where do Havanese dogs come from?\">Where do Havanese dogs come from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Is_a_Havanese_a_good_dog_to_own\" title=\"Is a Havanese a good dog to own?\">Is a Havanese a good dog to own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Is_a_Havanese_a_good_first_dog\" title=\"Is a Havanese a good first dog?\">Is a Havanese a good first dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Are_Havanese_destructive\" title=\"Are Havanese destructive?\">Are Havanese destructive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Are_Havanese_a_mixed_breed\" title=\"Are Havanese a mixed breed?\">Are Havanese a mixed breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_are_Havanese_descended_from\" title=\"What are Havanese descended from?\">What are Havanese descended from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_is_the_best_mix_for_Havanese\" title=\"What is the best mix for Havanese?\">What is the best mix for Havanese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Is_Havanese_a_mixed_breed\" title=\"Is Havanese a mixed breed?\">Is Havanese a mixed breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Is_Havanese_a_popular_breed\" title=\"Is Havanese a popular breed?\">Is Havanese a popular breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Is_Havanese_a_toy_or_small_breed\" title=\"Is Havanese a toy or small breed?\">Is Havanese a toy or small breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_size_dog_is_considered_a_toy_breed\" title=\"What size dog is considered a toy breed?\">What size dog is considered a toy breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#Is_there_a_toy_Havanese\" title=\"Is there a toy Havanese?\">Is there a toy Havanese?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-havanese-a-purebred\/#What_kind_of_breed_is_a_Havanese\" title=\"What kind of breed is a Havanese?\">What kind of breed is a Havanese?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Havanese_a_purebred\"><\/span>Is a Havanese a purebred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bred as a companion dog to the Cuban aristocracy in the 1800s, they&#8217;ve earned the nickname Velcro dog because they stick so closely to their owner&#8217;s side. <b>Although these are purebred dogs, you may still find them in shelters and rescues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_purebred_Havanese_look_like\"><\/span>What does a purebred Havanese look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are only 8.511.5 inches (21.629.2 cm) tall and weigh 713 pounds (3.25.9 kg). Look at the eyes. The Havanese have <b>large, dark brown eyes which are almond-shaped.<\/b><b>The eyes have solid black rims<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_breeds_make_a_Havanese\"><\/span>What two breeds make a Havanese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is believed that <b>the Blanquito was eventually cross-bred with other bichon types, including the poodle, to create what is now known as the Havanese. Sometimes referred to as Havana Silk Dogs, this was originally another name for the Blanquito de la Habana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_Havanese\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Havanese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Havanese are very people-oriented dogs, love snuggling in laps, and can be overly dependent &#8212; <b>they don&#8217;t do well at all when left for long periods of time without companionship. Not doing well means unhappiness and boredom, which they may try to vent through barking and destructive chewing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Havanese_a_mix_of\"><\/span>What is Havanese a mix of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Havanese (singular or plural, the name&#8217;s the same) is from the ancient Bichon family of little white dogs and claims such breeds as the <b>Bichon Frise and Maltese as probable common ancestors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_made_a_Havanese\"><\/span>What breeds made a Havanese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Havanese is an old breed from the <b>bichon family. Originally, Tenerife dogs came to Cuba with Spanish farmers and noblemen in the early 1500s. These dogs developed into the Havanese with little, if any, outside influences. In Havana, the breed became a family pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Havanese_a_rare_breed\"><\/span>Are Havanese a rare breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the last few decades, dedicated fanciers have taken great care to revive what had become an extremely rare breed. Their efforts have paid off, and today <b>the Havanese is a popular breed in both Cuba and abroad; the AKC ranked the Havanese as the 25th most commonly-registered breed in 2014.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Havanese_considered_a_toy_breed\"><\/span>Are Havanese considered a toy breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Havanese is a lively, affectionate and friendly toy breed. With a sturdy structure and slightly longer than tall, they have a long, soft, silky coat, waved or slightly curled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_is_Havanese\"><\/span>How can I tell if my dog is Havanese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Havanese have large, dark brown eyes which are almond-shaped. The eyes have solid black rims. Chocolate-coloured dogs may have slightly lighter eyes and brown eye rims instead of black. Inspect the ears.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_full_grown_Havanese_puppy_look_like\"><\/span>What does a full grown Havanese puppy look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The height ranges from 8 1\/2 to 11 1\/2 inches at the shoulder. The body is longer than tall; they have drop ears and a tail that curls over the back. Havanese generally mature at 1 year of age, although they reach their full size around 6 to 8 months. The Havanese coat is straight or wavy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_Havanese_terrier_look_like\"><\/span>What does a Havanese terrier look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is believed that <b>the Blanquito was eventually cross-bred with other bichon types, including the poodle, to create what is now known as the Havanese. Sometimes referred to as Havana Silk Dogs, this was originally another name for the Blanquito de la Habana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_make_a_Havanese\"><\/span>What breeds make a Havanese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Havanese is an old breed from the <b>bichon family. Originally, Tenerife dogs came to Cuba with Spanish farmers and noblemen in the early 1500s. These dogs developed into the Havanese with little, if any, outside influences. In Havana, the breed became a family pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_Havanese_dogs_come_from\"><\/span>Where do Havanese dogs come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Havanese are very people-oriented dogs, love snuggling in laps, and can be overly dependent &#8212; <b>they don&#8217;t do well at all when left for long periods of time without companionship. Not doing well means unhappiness and boredom, which they may try to vent through barking and destructive chewing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Havanese_a_good_dog_to_own\"><\/span>Is a Havanese a good dog to own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Havanese are very people-oriented dogs, love snuggling in laps, and can be overly dependent &#8212; <b>they don&#8217;t do well at all when left for long periods of time without companionship. Not doing well means unhappiness and boredom, which they may try to vent through barking and destructive chewing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Havanese_a_good_first_dog\"><\/span>Is a Havanese a good first dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is a Havanese a Good Family Dog? With its gentle demeanor, trainability, and playful personality, <b>the Havanese makes an excellent family dog. This breed is known for getting along very well with children and other pets (especially when raised together).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Havanese_destructive\"><\/span>Are Havanese destructive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are lots of pluses for a first-dog Havanese. They are bred to be companions&#8211;if that is what you are looking for, this is the dog for you. They are happy and fun and very, very easy to teach tricks to. They do not shed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Havanese_a_mixed_breed\"><\/span>Are Havanese a mixed breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is believed that the Blanquito was eventually cross-bred with other bichon types, including the poodle, to create what is now known as the Havanese. Sometimes referred to as Havana Silk Dogs, this was originally another name for the Blanquito de la Habana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Havanese_descended_from\"><\/span>What are Havanese descended from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bred as a companion dog to the Cuban aristocracy in the 1800s, they&#8217;ve earned the nickname Velcro dog because they stick so closely to their owner&#8217;s side. <b>Although these are purebred dogs, you may still find them in shelters and rescues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_mix_for_Havanese\"><\/span>What is the best mix for Havanese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Havanese is a descendent of <b>the barbichon family of dogs, which in turn descend from the barbet, a large water dog behind the Poodle. The barbichon family was centered around the Mediterranean. Spanish traders brought some of these dogs with them when they traveled, giving them to Cuban women.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Havanese_a_mixed_breed\"><\/span>Is Havanese a mixed breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is believed that <b>the Blanquito was eventually cross-bred with other bichon types, including the poodle, to create what is now known as the Havanese. Sometimes referred to as Havana Silk Dogs, this was originally another name for the Blanquito de la Habana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Havanese_a_popular_breed\"><\/span>Is Havanese a popular breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is believed that <b>the Blanquito was eventually cross-bred with other bichon types, including the poodle, to create what is now known as the Havanese. Sometimes referred to as Havana Silk Dogs, this was originally another name for the Blanquito de la Habana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Havanese_a_toy_or_small_breed\"><\/span>Is Havanese a toy or small breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Havanese are <b>small dogs weighing seven to 13 pounds. The height ranges from 8 1\/2 to 11 1\/2 inches at the shoulder. The body is longer than tall; they have drop ears and a tail that curls over the back. Havanese generally mature at 1 year of age, although they reach their full size around 6 to 8 months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_dog_is_considered_a_toy_breed\"><\/span>What size dog is considered a toy breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is a toy dog breed? Toy dogs are small dog breeds that weigh <b>15 pounds or less when they are fully-grown. They get their cute name because they resemble stuffed animals in size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_toy_Havanese\"><\/span>Is there a toy Havanese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Teacup Havanese, or the miniature Havanese, is a big-eyed puffball bred to be an even smaller version of the Havanese. Cute as a button, the mini Havanese puppy is irresistible to even the hardest of hearts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_breed_is_a_Havanese\"><\/span>What kind of breed is a Havanese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Havanese (singular or plural, the name&#8217;s the same) is <b>from the ancient Bichon family of little white dogs and claims such breeds as the Bichon Frise and Maltese as probable common ancestors.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is a Havanese a purebred?What does a purebred Havanese look like?What two breeds make a Havanese?Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Havanese?What is Havanese a mix of?What breeds made a Havanese?Are Havanese a rare breed?Are Havanese considered a toy breed?How can I tell if my dog is Havanese?What does a full grown Havanese&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-179320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179320"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179320\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}