Havaton Dog Breed

Below are the Havaton breed specs and details:

This is a small sized dog breed. You can expect an adult Havaton to weigh between 7-13 pounds and stand 9-12 inches tall from ground to shoulder.

Members of this breed are very sociable and friendly dogs. They are known to be excellent with children and even other pets. Due to their small size and their gregarious nature, you can leave Havatons alone with children without concern.

You can expect them to require a medium level of maintenance. Their silky coat should be brushed daily to remove mats and tangles, and they range from low to average on the shedding scale, so prepare to vacuum some. The breed needs a small amount of exercise, so these pets may be ideal for busy owners.

The Havaton is a fairly new dog breed and because of this the breed does not have a very detailed history. It is likely that they were first intentionally bred in the past few decades as the popularity of designer hybrid dogs increased.

As a crossbreed, they will inherit physical traits from both parent breeds. Not all Havatons will inherit the same traits which means some may have more Havanese characteristics, others may have more Coton De Tulear characteristics, and some may show a mix of both parent breeds.

The Havaton's coat is long, shaggy, and silky. Its head is somewhat rectangular in shape, and it is snub nosed. The ears are floppy and fall to the side of the head. Its big eyes are typically dark and almond shaped.

The most common coat colors for this breed are black, white, brown, gray, light brown. A combination of white and any of the other colors is very common.

Havatons are very small dogs that should never outgrow being able to be picked up or held in the lap. An adult will be 7-13 pounds and will reach 9-12 inches in height. This makes them ideal for transport and small living environments.

The temperament of this dog is dependent on the behavioral traits inherited from its parents. Some Havatons will inherit traits from the Coton De Tulear, others the Havanese, and some will have a mix of behaviors inherited from both parent breeds.

These are known as exceptionally friendly, playful dogs. They will never fail to greet their owner(s) with enthusiasm and joy. These are also intelligent dogs that love to please. This makes them easy to train and teach agility tricks. All of these qualities make for a fantastic family dog, as children will find them fun to play with and have as a companion.

Havatons are known to be particularly good dogs for families with children. They are playful and non-aggressive, and their small size makes them suitable for harmless play with the kids.

Members of this breed are good natured with other pets, especially if they have been socialized from a young age. These dogs are very social and may annoy a lazy cat or dog in their desire for play, but they should never pose any threat.

Havatons should be fairly friendly with strangers, especially if they see that their owner approves of them. These dogs are not capable of guarding a house - they may not bark at a stranger, and even if they do, they won't be scaring anyone.

Below are pictures of the Havaton dog breed.

You can expect this to be a medium maintenance dog breed. They will need a fair amount of brushing, though their exercise load is light.

The Havaton can inherit the coat from either the Havanese or the Coton De Tulear. They will likely have a hypoallergenic coat and may need their coats clipped regularly and brushed daily to keep the hair from becoming tangled.

This breed will shed year round so owners may want to invest in a good vacuum cleaner to help keep fur off furniture and clothes, especially during its shedding seasons.

The Havaton is a fairly energetic breed, though it is active indoors and should not require a great deal of outdoor exercise. A short daily walk should be more than enough, and if a day needs to be skipped, this dog will be forgiving.

This breed can adapt to a wide variety of environments. They can call somewhere home whether it's an apartment or a large house. These dogs are especially suitable for small locations due to their tiny size.

Havatons can tolerate a wide range of temperatures making them suitable for most climates, though it should not live outside anywhere that is unusually warm.

As a hybrid dog breed, they will have more genetic diversity than most purebred breeds which helps with the breed's health and hardiness. A Havaton with a healthy diet and a proper amount of exercise will live between 10 and 14 years. However, they can suffer from health issues common in both the Coton De Tulear and the Havanese. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the most common issues in these parent breeds such as patellar luxation, cataracts.

Below are common health issues in the breed:

• Hip Dysplasia

The following dog breed registries and organizations recognize the Havaton as a dog breed:

• American Canine Hybrid Club
• Designer Dogs Kennel Club
• Dog Registry of America Inc.
• International Designer Canine Registry

• Sources
• http://dogs.petbreeds.com/l/248/Havaton
• http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/h/havaton.htm
• http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/Havanese/
• http://www.dogbreedplus.com/dog_breeds/havaton.php
• http://dog-breeds.bestcompares.com/d/havaton-245.html