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Havanese Dog Breed

The Havanese is a small, sturdy dog of immense charm. The native dog of Cuba, he is beloved as a friendly, intelligent and playful companion. He is slightly longer than tall, with a long, untrimmed, double coat.

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Head photo of Michelle Abels - Breeder of Brylee’s Angels Havanese

Breeder Interviews

Interview with Michelle Abels | Brylee’s Angels Havanese

Michelle Abels is the breeder behind the Brylee’s Angels Havanese. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, the puppies, and much more!

July 17, 2023

Living With Havanese

Experience the joy of living with Havanese dogs! Learn about their unique qualities and behaviors, from dog shows to therapy work.

May 2, 2023

black and white photo of a dog

Havanese Dog Breed

Havanese History

Havanese country of origin is Cuba. As is true of the history of many breeds, Havanese history is a mixture of fact and probability.

November 17, 2022

Panoramic shot of a woman holding a puppy

Havanese Dog Breed

Havanese Rescue, Inc. (HRI) – Non-profit Organization

Havanese Rescue, Inc. finds new homes for Havanese dogs from owners, shelters, and occasionally other rescues. Rescue or surrender a dog.

August 13, 2022

The Havanese Standard

Havanese Dog Breed

The Havanese Standard | What’s So Hard To Understand?

The very first paragraph in the Havanese Standard says it all. It describes our wonderful breed in a nutshell. So, why is it so difficult

May 11, 2021

Judging The Havanese

Breed Judging

Judging The Havanese

Judging The Havanese | The Havanese is a small, sturdy dog of immense charm. The native dog of Cuba, he is beloved as a friendly, intelligent

April 8, 2021

Havanese Lifespan | Searching for the Origin

Havanese Dog Breed

Havanese Lifespan | Searching for the Origin

Havanese Lifespan | Searching for the Origin – The Havanese Club of America, Inc. (HCA) has been carefully monitoring the evolution of the

March 16, 2021

latest articles

Head photo of Michelle Abels - Breeder of Brylee’s Angels Havanese

Breeder Interviews

Interview with Michelle Abels | Brylee’s Angels Havanese

Michelle Abels is the breeder behind the Brylee’s Angels Havanese. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, the puppies, and much more!

July 17, 2023

Living With Havanese

Experience the joy of living with Havanese dogs! Learn about their unique qualities and behaviors, from dog shows to therapy work.

May 2, 2023

black and white photo of a dog

Havanese Dog Breed

Havanese History

Havanese country of origin is Cuba. As is true of the history of many breeds, Havanese history is a mixture of fact and probability.

November 17, 2022

Panoramic shot of a woman holding a puppy

Havanese Dog Breed

Havanese Rescue, Inc. (HRI) – Non-profit Organization

Havanese Rescue, Inc. finds new homes for Havanese dogs from owners, shelters, and occasionally other rescues. Rescue or surrender a dog.

August 13, 2022

The Havanese Standard

Havanese Dog Breed

The Havanese Standard | What’s So Hard To Understand?

The very first paragraph in the Havanese Standard says it all. It describes our wonderful breed in a nutshell. So, why is it so difficult

May 11, 2021

Judging The Havanese

Breed Judging

Judging The Havanese

Judging The Havanese | The Havanese is a small, sturdy dog of immense charm. The native dog of Cuba, he is beloved as a friendly, intelligent

April 8, 2021

Havanese Lifespan | Searching for the Origin

Havanese Dog Breed

Havanese Lifespan | Searching for the Origin

Havanese Lifespan | Searching for the Origin – The Havanese Club of America, Inc. (HCA) has been carefully monitoring the evolution of the

March 16, 2021

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