Other Names- Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer, Havana Silk Dog.

Height- average height for this breed is (8-11 inches)

Weight- average weight for this breed is (7-13 pounds)

Life Expectancy- 14 to 15 years.

Group- Toy

Recognized By- CKC(Canadian Kennel Club), AKC(American Kennel Club), FCI(Federation Cynologique Internationale), CKC(Continental Kennel Club), NKC(National Kennel Club), ACR(American Canine Registry), APRI(American Pet Registry Inc.), ANKC(Australian National Kennel Club), UKC(United Kennel Club), KCGB(Kennel Club of Great Britain).

The Havanese belongs to the Bichon family. It's origin is in Cuba. It was developed by a now extinct breed known as the Bichon Tenerife.

The Havanese is a small breed, slightly longer than they are tall. They have a double coat with long soft hair on both coats. The coat can be wavy or a bit curly. The coat of an adult Havanese will reach around 6 to 8 inches in length. The Havanese has a variety of different colours. from white, black, blue, fawn, etc. They may be solid or tri-coloured or parti.

Note: This breed is a good choice for all you doglovers who suffer from allergies.

The Havanese is a great choice for family dogs or companion dogs. They are highly intelligent and good with children. Very easy to train, and they get along with other animals as well. They may bark at the presence of stangers, but by nature barking is not a big problem with this breed.

Like most other breeds, the Havanese will like to get some exercise, but this breed will do fine in an apartment or house without a yard.

In general, the Havanese is a quite healthy long-lived breed. This breed has had reported problems with:

• cataracts
• dry skin
• poodle eye
• luxating patella