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Havanese
🇨🇺 The Velcro Dog! Havanese have silky hair and will stick to your side 24/7. They are famous for making up their own games.
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Small
Weight
7-13 lbs (3-6 kg)
Life Expectancy
14-16 years
Energy Level
Medium
Good with Children
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
💖 Personality & Behavior
Happy clowns! They love to sit on high furniture like cats. They are rare dogs that don't bark much but will watch everything.
🍖 Food & Treats
They love treats! Use them for training. Keep their long hair away from the food bowl.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Trick training
- Running in the garden
- Paper shredding
- Hide and seek
They are circus dogs! They learn tricks super fast. They love to show off for applause.
🏡 Living Environment
Anywhere you are. If you go to the bathroom, they are coming too.
✨ Fun Facts
- National dog of Cuba.
- They have a unique bouncy walk.
- Their coat is light and insulates against heat.
- They were almost extinct in the US in the 1970s.
- Excellent therapy dogs.
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