Dog
Group:
Toy
Pronunciation:
(kres-ted HAV-a-nees)
Breed Description:
The Crested Havanese breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Chinese Crested and a Havanese. This makes it a hybrid dog or a designer dog. The difference between a designer dog and what people commonly refer to as mutts or mixed breeds is the fact that designer dogs are usually bred intentionally. The parents are purebred dogs, often registered. They may even have been health-tested. The ancestry of the designer dog is known, unlike with most mutts and mixed breed dogs. The breeder is trying to produce a certain kind of dog for some reason.
The Crested Havanese breed of dog may combine traits of its Chinese Crested and Havanese parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Crested Havanese together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Chinese Cresteds and Havanese. However, the puppies may still resemble either Chinese Cresteds or Havanese.
If you are interested in a Crested Havanese breed of dog then you should gather information about both the Chinese Crested and the Havanese. There’s no way to tell exactly how the puppies will turn out or to what degree they will resemble which parent.
In the case of the Crested Havanese breed of dog, some of the dogs are hairless and some are coated.
Temperament:
Affectionate, lovable, playful.
Height:
The Crested Havanese breed of dog may stand up to 12 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Crested Havanese breed of dog may weigh up to 13 pounds.
Health Problems:
The teeth of the Crested Havanese may need special attention, especially if they inherit teeth like the Chinese Crested parent (“primitive mouth”). Many toy dogs can have problems with their teeth, especially Chinese Crested mixes.
Exercise:
The Crested Havanese breed of dog needs regular daily exercise to maintain good health and to avoid developing behavior problems. The hairless dogs may require a coat or sweater in cold weather.
Life Expectancy:
The Crested Havanese breed of dog can have a lifespan of up to 15 years.
Grooming:
Grooming requirements for the Crested Havanese breed of dog will depend on the coat type. For hairless dogs keep the skin well conditioned with a moisturizer, especially in winter. Use sunscreen if the dog is outdoors in the summer. For coated dogs keep the coat groomed regularly. Clean the ears regularly to avoid ear infections. The teeth of the Crested Havanese may need special attention, especially if they inherit teeth like the Chinese Crested parent (“primitive mouth”). Many toy dogs can have problems with their teeth, especially Chinese Crested mixes.
Origin:
United States, Great Britain. More information is not known.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
