Havanese

Toy breed, Cuban

A Havanese is a small, long-haired dog breed originating from Cuba, where it served as a companion to aristocratic families.

The breed has a silky, wavy coat that comes in many colors and a characteristically cheerful, affectionate temperament: Our Havanese follows me from room to room.

They're known for being playful and trainable, making them popular family pets.

breed

toy

Object for amusement

AKC · pedigree · lapdog · small · hypoallergenic · non-sporting · Cuban · silky · longhaired · sturdy

companionship

lapdog

Small cuddly canine

bonding · loyal · family · therapy · gentle · devoted · friendly · social · snuggly · attachment

showing

conformation

Structural form or arrangement

standard · champion · Westminster · judge · movement · expression · temperament · grooming · presentation · competition

grooming

brushing

Sweeping motion with bristles

  • combingArranging strands with teeth
  • matFlat floor covering
  • tangleTwisted mass of strands

silky · coat · bathing · trimming · topknot · cord · shedding · undercoat · conditioner · detangling

Cuban

national

Of a country

colonial · aristocracy · heritage · tropical · Latin · history · origin · native · indigenous · imported

Opposites
dog breed function

Havaneseworking dog

Dog bred for tasks

German Shepherd · Belgian Malinois · Siberian Husky · Alaskan Malamute · Rottweiler

dog size

HavaneseGreat Dane

Large shorthaired breed

Irish Wolfhound · Saint Bernard · giant breed · Newfoundland · Tibetan Mastiff

coat and climate adaptation

Havanesehairless dog

Canine without fur

Family

Havana

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G