![Havanese Dog Breed](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_440x440/public/2022-07/Havanese.jpg?itok=Jgg1dXoM)
Family-friendly: | 5/5 |
Exercise needs: | 3/5 |
Easy to train: | 5/5 |
Tolerates being alone: | 1/5 |
Likes other pets: | 5/5 |
Energy level: | 3/5 |
Grooming needs: | 2/5 |
Shedding: | 2/5 |
The Havenese breed can suffer from:
- Patellar luxation
- Portosystemic shunts which is a condition where the blood does not pass through the liver normally, which leads to toxin build-up.
- Distichiasis which is an often painful condition where small eyelashes grow from the inside of the eyelid, rubbing on the surface of the eye.
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing:
None but there are several recommended schemes that the Kennel Club recommends which can be found here.
The Havanese is an affectionate, intelligent little dog, ideally suited to the role of family companion. They are described as friendly and outgoing, with a cheerful nature and attractive appearance.