MEET THE BREED
That National Dog of Cuba and the country’s only native breed, the Havanese is a small, sturdy dog
with a friendly disposition. His wavy, silky coat is profuse, but remains extremely light, insulating and
protecting the breed against harsh heat. His coat, which comes in all colors, should remain untrimmed.
The Havanese’s are also high in demand as a family pet.

BREED HISTORY
The Havanese is a descendent of breeds brought to Cuba from Spain. They evolved from its role as a
pampered lap-dog of the aristocracy into a family companion responsible for being a watchdog, child’s
playmate and herder of the family’s poultry flock.

RIGHT BREED FOR YOU?
The Havanese is trainable and intelligent and possesses a naturally affectionate temperament, which
makes the breed and ideal family pet. Although a toy dog, they remain energetic and require some
form of daily exercise. The breed’s non-shedding coat makes it suitable for allergy sufferers, but
regular grooming is necessary to keep the coat in top condition.