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How Do You Know If A Small Dog Is A Havanese Dog?
Part of the charm of the Havanese dog comes from its elegant bearing, a unique elegance, a strong sense of self (without being overbearing), and the fact that it practically doesn’t shed hair. There are hundreds of video clips online – you can watch some of them on YouTube – showing how lively the Havanese is; it’s got a “spring” in its gait. This spirit, so to speak, in the way it walks is one of the sources of popular impressions relating to the dog’s lively nature – what explains it is the dog’s hind legs, which is shorter than its front. The Havanese dog, because of the lively manner in which it moves, is definitely playful, quite the vigilant pet, very smart, and highly trainable. This breed is also a favorite for those who love a “corded” style of coating on their dogs.
We have just covered the more popular and prominent features of this breed which serve to highlight it from other dogs of the toy category. Below are more exacting ways you can differentiate this cheerful breed from other dogs.
One. If you’ve seen other toy dog breeds and found them fragile, you’ll have to remove that impression when you see a Havanese, because these dogs are sturdy, despite being small and categorized as toy dogs. Instead, it’s sturdy and a bit longer than its height. This dog also has a remarkably silky, long, and wavy hair. You’ll find the tail very close to its behind The coat, despite how hot it might look, actually serves to protect the dog from accumulated heat from staying under the sun, and from heat build ups in general.
Two. The Havanese, based on kennel club breeding standards, is expected to be between eight and one half inches and eleven and one half inches tall measured at the shoulders. Remember, it’s a bit shorter (in length) than its height. The dog should also not be too bony.
Three. The dog’s expression is intelligent, soft, but a bit on the playful side. Its eyes are usually shaped like almonds, and very brown. The ears, of medium-length, are often set high up on it’s skull but are noticeably broad at the base. It has a square-like solidly black nose set on a rectangular muzzle.
Four. This dog has a unique double coat. Unlike other breeds with double-coats, this breed has one that’s light in texture, with an outer coat that’s a bit heavier than the one underneath. The Havanese should not have a coat that’s wiry, or with a length enough to cover its natural lines. It – the coat – could vary from being freckled, parti-colored, or of various combinations.
You can go online to look up more detailed anatomical distinctions that serve to separate the Havanese from other toy dog breeds. With these major characteristics of the Havanese, you are sure to be able to spot one from many other small dog breeds out there.
