π Havanese
Temperament
Affectionate, friendly, gentle, playful. Havanese thrive on family company and don't do well left alone for long.
Exercise
30β60 minutes of daily walking plus indoor play. Mental work is just as important as physical.
Grooming
Long silky double coat. Daily brushing if kept long; most owners do a "puppy clip" every 6 weeks. Low-shedding.
Health
Patellar luxation. Eye conditions (cataracts, cherry eye, PRA). Hip dysplasia. Heart murmurs. Generally a long-lived breed.
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