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- 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.
- AKC group
Toy
- Size
Toy
- Height
18–24 cm (FCI)
- Weight
1.4–3.2 kg (AKC; 1.8–2.7 ideal)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The AKC standard calls the Pomeranian an active toy dog, and the AKC says that although Poms enjoy being lapdogs, they benefit from exercise and like the chance to run, play and go for walks.
- Trainability
High
- Coat
The double coat has a short, dense undercoat and long, harsh guard hairs that stand off from the body, forming a ruff around the neck and chest, feathering on the forelegs, a skirt on the hind legs and a plume on the…
- Origin
Germany
- Temperament
The AKC standard describes an extrovert with great intelligence and a vivacious spirit: alert, inquisitive and buoyant, cocky and commanding. The FCI adds that the Toy Spitz is always attentive, lively and extraordinarily attached to its owner, very teachable, and neither timid nor aggressive, and calls its cheerful, companionable character ideal for a companion and a watchdog for house and apartment.
