Havanese

Also known as Havanese Bichon, Havanese dog

dog breed

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Other names: Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichón Havanés, Havaneser, Havanezer, Bichon Habanero
Origin: Cuba (AKC) / Western Mediterranean region (FCI)
Height: 9 in (23 cm)
Weight: 7–14 lb (3–6 kg)
Coat: soft
Color: All colors

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Image: A Havanese judging.jpg
Height: 27

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Commons category: Bichon Havanais
Commons gallery: Bichon Havanais
catalog code: 250
litter size: 4.3
name: Bichon Havanais

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Dog (domestic dog)

The Havanese, a bichon-type dog, is the national dog of Cuba, developed from the now extinct Blanquito de la Habana ("little white dog of Havana"). The Blanquito descended from the also now-extinct Bichón Tenerife. It is believed that the Blanquito was eventually cross-bred with other bichon types, including the poodle, to create what is now known as the Havanese. They are sometimes referred to as "Havana Silk Dogs", but this is a separate breed, which has been bred to meet the original Cuban standards.