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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
~18–20 cm (AKC profile)
- Weight
up to 3.2 kg (AKC/FCI)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. The AKC suggests a couple of short walks a day at a steady pace, with the odd burst of play such as chasing a ball.
- Trainability
High
- Coat
The coat is glossy, fine and silky, moderately long and perfectly straight, and may be trimmed to floor length.
- Origin
United Kingdom
- Temperament
The FCI describes an alert, intelligent toy terrier, spirited with an even disposition, and notes that it keeps the terrier's hunting instinct, whether for a toy in the house or a rodent in the garden. The AKC adds that Yorkies love their owners and are eager to please, and it recommends early, gentle socialization with new people, places and dogs.
