| Havanese dogs are a breed that you may have | | | | it off easily. This adds one bit of work for |
| never heard of. They are small dogs that | | | | a pet owner, because that means they must be |
| were originally bred in Havana, Cuba. They | | | | brushed frequently to avoid damage to their |
| come in many different colors and coat types. | | | | skin and fur. |
| Most color combinations and coat types are | | | | |
| allowed in shows. These dogs are considered | | | | The temperament of them is another great |
| an intelligent breed, and this breed is very | | | | reason to have this type of dog. Unlike most |
| easy to train. | | | | small dogs, these dogs do not get nervous |
| | | | around people and children. Most children |
| If a person is considering getting a dog for | | | | (even fairly young ones) are able to play |
| his or her family in the near future, he or | | | | with this dog easily. |
| she would do well to consider a Havanese and | | | | |
| seek information. There are several reasons | | | | A huge concern among pet owners, particularly |
| they make great family pets. First, they | | | | among purebred dog owners, is the general |
| are considered to be a hypoallergenic dog as | | | | health of the dog and the dog breed. Unlike |
| they do not shed naturally (although they | | | | many dog breeds, particularly smaller dog |
| must be brushed). Second, these dogs have a | | | | breeds, the Havanese is relatively hardy. |
| mild temperament and even get along with | | | | The breed overall, is a very healthy one. |
| young children, unlike most smaller dogs. | | | | |
| Third, they are a healthy breed - especially | | | | When choosing a dog for one's family, there |
| when compared to many other small-breed dogs. | | | | are many factors a person should consider |
| | | | that they may not. Often times, it is |
| They are considered (like Bichons and | | | | tempting as for a person and their family to |
| poodles) to be a shed-free dog. This means | | | | go to a pet store and simply got the cutest |
| that they shed very little, although they | | | | puppy. However, this method does not |
| must be brushed. This type of dog is | | | | necessarily the best, as you may not know |
| considered to be hypoallergenic because | | | | what that puppy will grow into. |
| although they have dander, they do not shed | | | | |