Havanese Dog
INTRODUCTION
Havanese Dogs are Intelligent, Outgoing and Funny dogs. They are from the Toy group. These dogs have a social nature and love to learn tricks. They are also very good at watchdogs. They are becoming people living in urban areas are becoming their fans because of their small size. They have naturally clownish behavior. Havanese Dogs are Purebred and Hypoallergenic.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, intelligent, companionable, affectionate, responsive, gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Cuba
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Havanese has sturdy body, short legs and fluffy tail curled over the back
2- Havanese can be easily trained due to natural intelligence and eagerness to please its owner
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Havanese Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Black, Fawn, Havana Brown, Tobacco, Mahogany
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COAT TYPE
Very soft double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 48 - 65cm (19 - 25.5in)
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TAIL
The plumed tail is carried arched forward up over the back
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WEIGHT
4.5 - 7.3 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. Female dogs cycle into heat on average every six months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 to 2 time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 9 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Shih Tzu dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
By the 18th century, Europeans vacationing in Havana discovered the Havanese
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ORIGIN
Cuba
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DISTRIBUTION
Can be
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The Havanese is a gentle and affectionate breed that thrives on human companionship
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
