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Havanese Breed Characteristics
The Havanese is a small sturdy dog of immense charm. He is
slightly longer than tall, and covered with a profuse mantle of untrimmed
long, silky, wavy hair. His plumed tail is carried loosely curled over his
rump. A native of Cuba, he has evolved over the centuries from the pampered
lap-dog of the aristocracy into what he is today - the quintessential family
pet of a people living on a small tropical island.
His duties traditionally have been those of companion, watchdog, childs
playmate and herder of the family poultry flock. His presentation in the
show ring should reflect his function - always in excellent condition but
never so elaborately coifed as to preclude an impromptu romp in the leaves,
as his character is essentially playful rather than decorative.
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While historically always a toy dog and therefore never overly large or coarse, he does not appear so fragile as to make him unsuitable as a childs pet. His unique coat reflects centuries in the tropics, and protects against heat. It is remarkably soft and light in texture, profuse without being harsh or woolly. Likewise, the furnishings of the head are believed to protect the eyes from the harsh tropical sun, and have traditionally never been gathered in a topknot for this reason. |
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In both structure and gait, the Havanese is not easily mistaken for any
other breed. His characteristic topline, rising slightly from withers
to rump is a result of moderate angulation both fore and aft combined
with a typically short upper arm. The resulting springy gait is flashy
rather than far-reaching and unique to the breed. The overall impression
of the dog on the move is one of agility rather than excessive ability
to cover ground. These characteristics of temperament, structure and gait
contribute in large part to the character of the breed, and are essential
to type.
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