Havanese Puppy Dog Care Information

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Havanese puppy dog

Havanese Health Information:

Like any breed of dog, the Havanese is subject to a variety of health concerns. Your best bet is, when deciding to choose a new Havanese puppy, check around with several breeders and ask about the various health issues that can affect these beautiful little dogs. A reputable breeder should be well-versed in the health concerns and should be able to give you more details, as well as showing you the sire and dam of your potential puppy. Some of the health problems that can affect Havanese Dogs include:

•Juvenile cataracts
•Chondrodysplasia
•Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP)
•Elbow dysplasia
•Liver abnormalities
•Cardiac problems

Again, a responsible breeder will be well educated about these problems that can occur in the Havanese breed and have their breeding dogs undergo rigorous testing to help ensure that their puppies will not have these disorders. It is extremely important that you educate yourself about health conditions affecting the Havanese so that you can be sure you are dealing with a breeder from whom you will acquire a healthy, well socialized puppy.

Havanese Exercise Information:

These are playful and outgoing little dogs, but they do not require a great deal of exercise. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t like to go for lengthy walks, but doesn’t mind a short trip to the park or aren’t adverse to a light game of tug-o-war or fetch in the living room, then the Havanese may be well-suited to you. While not a lazy dog, those short legs have to cover twice as much ground as that of their human counterparts, and can quickly get worn out.

Havanese Grooming Needs:

For many, this is the deciding factor on whether or not to get a Havanese puppy. With roughly 6-8 inches of fine silky coat, the Havanese falls into the high-maintenance pooch category. Requiring either a thorough brushing, at least every other day, or a couple of trips to the grooming salon, every week, this is often far too much for a person with a busy lifestyle to even consider taking on. In addition to this, pale colored dogs can get rust-stains at the corners of their eyes or the hair around their muzzles can get dirty when they eat. In addition to bathing the Havanese, responsible owners also have to take the time to dry their furry companions. If you’re considering taking a look at some Havanese puppies, be sure to keep in mind just how much work one of these little dogs will be, and weigh that into your pros and cons.