Havanestie

Dog Breed Profile

Havanestie History

The Havanestie is a toy-sized, hairless, fox terrier-like breed of dog that originated in the United States. The Havanestie is an unusual-looking small dog with a wrinkled skin that is pink in color. The “Havaness” name refers to its unusual appearance, and “Terrier” is a reference to the ancestry of the Havanestie, which is thought to be related to both the Smooth Fox Terrier and Miniature Smooth Fox Terrier. The Havanestie is a fairly new cross-breed, which was created in the 1990s by crossing the Smooth Fox Terrier with the Silky Terrier. The hybrid offspring was bred with each other, and the resulting puppies were showed in conformation shows and judged by the standards for those breeds. The Havanesties that were produced were of good quality, and were then selectively-bred for desired traits. The breeding continues today, and the Havanesties are gaining in popularity.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

United States Of America

Ancestry

Havanese, West Highland White Terrier

Havanestie Physical Characteristics

The Havanese is a small, toy-sized breed of dog that typically stands between 8 and 11 inches tall at the shoulders, and weighs between 5 and 10 pounds. They have long, silky hair that is curly and wavy. Their tails are short, their nose is broad and flat, and they have large, round eyes. The Havanese has a compact body and is agile and energetic. They are extremely loving, intelligent, and loyal dogs that make great pets.

Eye Colors

Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Cream, White

Height Range

Male Height Range: 10 – 11 inches

Female Height Range: 10 – 11 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 11 – 17 lbs

Female Weight Range: 11 – 17 lbs

Havanestie Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-14 yrs

Havanestie Health Concerns

Hip Dysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Lymphoma, Patellar Luxation, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Hypothyroidism, Atopy Dermatitis

Havanestie Temperament and Behaviour

The Havanesti is a loving and faithful companion. They are often very protective of their owners and will make a great watchdog. They are extremely loyal to their families and are very gentle and well-mannered. They enjoy the company of children and are very playful.

Havanestie Activity Requirements

Havanestie is a herding dog that was bred to be a farm dog. They are intelligent, hard working, and energetic. The Havansetie requires a great deal of exercise and mental stimulation. The Havansetie is best suited to live on a farm or in a home where they will have ample room to run. They need at least an hour of vigorous play per day, but will happily spend even more time outside. While they do require a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, the Havansetie is a loyal, devoted companion. They love their owners and form strong bonds. If you are looking for a loyal, dedicated companion, a Havansetie could be the perfect dog for you. Just be sure you are able to meet their exercise and socialization needs.