Dog
Pronunciation:
hav-a-shahy-uhr
Breed Description:
The Havashire breed of dog is a toy-sized breed of dog that was developed by crossing the Havanese with the Yorkshire Terrier. They should be a compact dog that is slightly taller than they are long. The tail is medium to long and some owners will opt to have it docked. The ears are large and erect.
The coat of the Havashire is usually long and silky. It is usually straight, however, some may have the wavy coat of the Havanese. There is usually a definite beard and eyebrows on the dog and the ears aer usually covered in long hair. The color of the Havashire can be blue and tan, black, white, cream, gold, and they can be parit or tricolors as well.
Temperament:
The Havashire breed of dog is a friendly and playful dog that can be both clown like and tenacious. They are brave and always willing to explore and do something fun and mischievous. They are usually very affectionate with their family, however, they can be reserved with strangers. The Havashire is usually very good with children and they can be great with other animals in the house if they are properly trained and socialized.
Height:
The height of a Havashire is between 6 to 11 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a Havashire is between 5 to 13 pounds, although many average at 6 or 7 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Havashire breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Havanese and the Yorkshire Terrier to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Havashire breed of dog is an excellent apartment companion, however, the breed can be yappy so be aware of the noise restrictions in your building. The Havashire should not be an outdoor dog and it is important to watch them when they are outside because they could have a strong prey drive, especially if they take after the Yorkshire Terrier parent.
Exercise:
The Havashire breed of dog is surprisingly active for such a small dog. They will require about 15 to 20 minutes of exercise per day but because of their small size, their needs could be met with a fun game of fetch down a hallway.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Havashire breed of dog is often kept clipped and this makes grooming minimal with only one brushing per week. If they are kept in a long coat, they should be brushed two or three times a week to keep the coat free of mats. They can be bathed once every two or three weeks and conditioner can be applied to keep their coat soft and silky.
Origin:
The Havashire breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Havashire, it is important to read up on both the Havanese and the Yorkshire Terrier. 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.
