The Havanese

The Havanese is a breed of dog that is a member of the Bichon typing. The breed is also commonly known as the 'Havanese Cuban Bichon' and the 'Youcef Sorry.' The Havanese originates from Cuba and is actually Cuba's national dog. Like many other breeds within the Bichon typing, the Havanese's progenitors are believed to have come from Tenerife. However there is a theory that the Havanese descends from breeds of dog from Malta, as there are ancient texts written by Aristotle that allude to a breed similar to the Havanese. During the Cuban Revolution, upper-class and middle-class Cubans fled to the United States, but few were able to bring their dogs with them. American breeders became extremely interested in the rarity of the Havanese as there were only 11 Havanese in America by the 1970s. Despite the interest in the breed, the American Kennel Club officially recognized the Havanese breed in 1996. In modern times the Havanese is employed mainly as a therapy dog, a tracking dog and an assistance dog (such as signaling for the hearing impaired) but the Havanese is mainly found as a household companion. The Havanese has a long, soft, lightweight, profuse and silky coat. The breed's coat is slightly wavy. The Havanese has a double coat but is unique in the fact that its outer coat is neither coarse or overly dense. The temperament of dogs is normally affected by the following factors: individual personality, heredity, training and socialization. It is therefore important to make sure that you meet the puppy's mother before purchasing a Havanese. It is also important to make sure to thoroughly socialize your Havanese with strangers, children and other animals during its puppyhood. Generally speaking, the Havanese is easy to train, intelligent, loyal, empathetic and affectionate. The breed tends to take emotional ques from their owner: the Havanese is happy and satisfied when their owner is happy and satisfied. The Havanese has a love for performing as they highly desire attention. The Havanese is happy to play outside and inside, but generally prefers being inside with their owners and should never be left outside overnight. As a whole the Havanese can happily and easily fit into any size household. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Havanese's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Havanese, raising your Havanese from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Havanese: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Havanese," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Havanese owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning a Havanese and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'