Latest Havanese Frequently Asked Questions:
My wife and I recently rescued a Havanese puppy, but we think it may actually be a Tibetan Terrier. How can we tell the difference?
Answer:A Havanese will USUALLY be under 11 1/2 inches at the shoulder when fully grown, tibetans can reach 16 or more if they go oversize. Tibetans are a little more "serious" than a Havanese, which is a very quirky, happy little breed. Here are two websites you can use for comparison. http://www.ttca-online.org/html/character.html http://www.havaneseclubofamerica.org/index.php/standard?d441a8a585bbd61e9a41d446b15629ea=8223ce51497589aa57484a3e052d4833
I know that Havanese can be larger than Maltese, and Maltese are only white, while Havanese have different colors.. but what other differences there are? I am deciding between those two for a pet.. I also want to ask anyone that has any of these two kinds- do they smell? Are they clean dogs and easy to take care of? do they learn easily?
Answer:Havanese are quite smart. They are a sturdier dog than the Maltese, so if you want your dog involved with outdoor activities, the Havanese would likely be a better choice. Our Havs go sailing with us and travel all over. Both dogs need coat care, but both can be cut down to a Puppy cut leaving the head and tail long and the body at 2". Because both breeds have hair, they don't smell as much, BUT they have to be groomed. Mine are bathed and blow dried every couple of weeks. Generally they can go about a month before any odor is noticeable. Because they don't shed, both breeds have to be brushed regularly - a good coat shouldn't need to be brushed more often than every day or two. (This is for a dog that is not "blowing" coat, which they do as they mature and, if kept intact, every time a girl goes into season).
We are looking for a second Havanese dog, to keep our pet company. Preferably a two or three year old Dog. Havanese are the most wonderful, joyful, nice disposition pet we have ever had. They are becoming more popular now, and there are many puppies, but we cannot find an older one. Any info would be appreciated.
Answer:Keep on trying Kijiji Vancouver. http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/f-havanese-pets-dogs-puppies-for-sale-W0QQisSearchFormZtrueQQCatIdZ126QQKeywordZhavanese But watch out. Checking this sight daily can be addictive!
I have a newly acquired six year old Havanese dog. The hair under her eyes has been shaved but I want it to grow out long like it's supposed to be. What's the best way to prevent tearstains from reappearing?
Answer:Oh I just spoke to this lady who is very experience in dogs. She told me that other then cleaning the eyes everyday you have to clean the ears too. They are connected in some ways. I have started to clean my dog's ears (and boy they are dirty) and waiting to see some results.
My parents aren't planning to buy Havanese in a while. I don't want to wait anymore though. I want a dog in the worst way. My mom is ok with getting a dog but my dad so far does not want a dog at all. I am trying to find out ways into talking my dad into geting a dog but it is not going so well.
Answer:Small dogs are harder than average to house break. Maybe your dad has good reasons for not wanting a dog? Maybe you could volunteer at a shelter until he changes his mind. There are a lot of animals who need help! Ask them to let you get an easier pet to start and show them that you can take care of that properly. You could get a rabbit or a guinea pig - they're easy to keep, live in a cage, don't have to be walked or trained. Dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Your parents may assume that you'll get bored with the dog when you start playing sports and dating and go away to college. You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. They don't want to be stuck taking care of a dog for 12 years if you can't handle it. A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. If you can't afford to pay for a good dog, maybe you can't afford to maintain one either? BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard Dog Problems - Benjamin Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV. If he says ok, find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back. Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there. These so-called "breeders" have now figured out that they can use the internet to ship a dog directly to the customer and thus make more money by cutting out the middleman. If you buy a dog from out of state, good luck getting your money back if there's something wrong with the pup. These people count on you becoming instantly attached to the poor little guy and being willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars at the vet to treat whatever is wrong with him.
