Havanese

The Havanese is a sturdy, deeply affectionate companion dog that thrives in the center of family life—and living well with one is mostly about managing their intense need for company and their demanding grooming routine. This guide covers daily life: the patience needed for house-training, their adaptable approach to walks, and the temperament you can expect.

Toy tamaño3–6 kgmacho3–6 kghembra14–16 años esperanza de vida
AKC (American Kennel Club) · ToyFCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) · Perros de Compañía y ToyUKC (United Kennel Club) · Perro de Compañía
Ilustración a lápiz de colores de un Havanese

Planificadores de cuidado diario

Adiestramiento para el baño

Difícil de enseñar a ir al baño

Like many toy breeds, their small bladder means frequent trips. They are velcro dogs and may refuse to go outside if it's raining or if you don't go out with them.

Typically 6–9 months
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Paseos

Necesidad moderada de ejercicio

Adaptable and happy to stroll through the neighborhood. They enjoy daily walks but don't require intense exercise. Their long coat can collect debris and snow.

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Temperamento

This is a sturdy, joyful toy breed that bonds intensely with its people and simply wants to be wherever you are.

They are highly adaptable to apartment living as long as their moderate needs for daily walks and mental stimulation are met. Because they are moderately tolerant of heat, indoor play and training are good ways to keep them engaged on warmer days.

They are eager to please and generally wonderful with children, making them a great fit for attentive first-time owners and families alike. However, they are classic velcro dogs with a high risk of separation anxiety, so they thrive best in households where someone is usually home to guide them and keep them company.

With a low prey drive and a naturally social disposition toward other dogs, they generally integrate very well into multi-pet households when introduced patiently.

Originally developed in Cuba as a companion dog, they possess a long, silky coat that requires dedicated daily brushing. In modern homes, this heavy coat can act as a magnet for outdoor debris, so owners should be prepared for regular grooming sessions after neighborhood strolls.

Lo que la vida con un Havanese requiere de ti

Cuidado y pelaje

Mantenimiento del pelaje
Mantenimiento alto
Caída de pelo
Pérdida de pelo mínima
Pelaje
Pelo largo

Ejercicio y enriquecimiento

Ejercicio diario
Necesidad moderada de ejercicio
Estimulación mental
Estimulación mental moderada
Facilidad de adiestramiento
Deseoso de complacer

Temperamento y sociabilidad

Con las personas
Entusiasta y amigable
Con otros perros
Sociable con otros perros
Con los niños
Gentil con los niños (siempre supervisar)
Ladridos / ruidos
Vocalización moderada
Instinto de persecución
Bajo instinto de presa
Tiempo a solas
Alto riesgo de ansiedad por separación

Adaptación al hogar y al clima

Clima cálido
Tolerancia moderada al calor
Adiestramiento para el baño
Difícil de enseñar a ir al baño

Salud y pruebas preventivas

Información general, no es consejo veterinario. Predisposición ≠ diagnóstico. Consulta siempre a tu veterinario. Las fuentes de cada afirmación se indican a continuación.
Cataratas hereditariasNivel de confianza: high
Pruebas recomendadas: Examen oftalmológico
Annual eye exams help track lens health and plan care gently.
Luxación patelarNivel de confianza: high
Pruebas recomendadas: Evaluación de patela de la OFA
A routine knee check flags a loose kneecap early.
Displasia de caderaNivel de confianza: moderate
Pruebas recomendadas: Evaluación de cadera de la OFA
Hip screening supports long-term mobility in this small breed.
Sordera neurosensorial congénitaNivel de confianza: low
Pruebas recomendadas: Prueba de audición BAER (potenciales evocados auditivos del tronco encefálico)
A BAER hearing check, a recommended screen, helps tailor training to the dog.
Derivación portosistémicaNivel de confianza: moderate
Pruebas recomendadas: Prueba de ácidos biliares en sangre
A simple bile-acid blood test can be discussed with your vet in small breeds.