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- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Toy
- Height
~13–20 cm (AKC profile)
- Weight
1–3 kg (FCI)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The Chihuahua loves to run and play but can usually get enough exercise in a small space, and the AKC says trotting around after its people is often enough, with short, slow walks to keep it fit.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
There are two coats.
- Origin
Mexico
- Temperament
Big personality, tiny frame: the AKC standard asks for an alert dog with 'terrier-like' self-importance, confidence and self-reliance. The Kennel Club describes a gay, spirited and intelligent dog, neither snappy nor withdrawn, and the FCI a quick, lively and very courageous one.
- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Toy
- Height
21.5–29 cm (AKC)
- Weight
~3.2–5.9 kg (AKC profile)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The AKC says the Havanese has moderate exercise needs: a brisk daily walk or playtime with its owner, or even romping indoors, is enough.
- Trainability
High
- Coat
The coat is long, abundant and wavy, silky to the touch and light in texture, standing slightly off the body but flowing with movement.
- Origin
Cuba
- Temperament
The AKC standard describes a friendly, playful, alert and intelligent dog with a sweet, non-quarrelsome disposition. The FCI calls it exceptionally bright, affectionate and happy, 'a charmer, playful and even a bit of a clown', and says it loves children and plays with them endlessly.
