Buyer question
Is a Havanese good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Havanese 5 out of 5 for beginners (easy and adaptable).
Source: the Havanese page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Havanese in the Animal Library
The detail
The national dog of Cuba, the Havanese was bred as a companion for wealthy families and is sociable, cheerful and deeply people-focused. Sturdy for a toy breed and adaptable, it needs company, regular grooming and patient house-training.
- Temperament
- Cheerful, social, gentle
- Best fit
- Families, apartments, seniors
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Eager, slow potty train)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Walks and play daily)
- Grooming load
- 4 out of 5 (Brush often or short clip)
What to weigh
Havanese dislike being alone and may bark or fret. The coat mats quickly without regular brushing or a short clip, and house-training can take time.