Practical advice from years of raising Havanese: choosing the right breed and breeder, grooming, coat colours, and bringing your new puppy home.
Resources
Havanese Guides
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Your First Week with a Havanese Puppy: A Day-by-Day Guide
A day-by-day guide to your Havanese puppy’s first week at home: going-home day, routine, the vet check, grooming, time alone, socialization and training.
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Is a Havanese a Good Dog for an Apartment or Condo?
Can a Havanese live happily in a Toronto condo or apartment? Size, exercise, barking, time alone, house training and building rules.
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How to Find a Reputable Havanese Breeder (and Avoid Puppy Scams)
The signs of a reputable Havanese breeder in Canada, and the red flags of puppy scams: health testing, CKC registration, contracts, visits and payment.
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Havanese vs. Bichon, Maltese or Shih Tzu: How to Choose
How the Havanese compares with the Bichon Frise, Maltese and Shih Tzu in size, coat, colour, temperament and health, to help you choose.
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Grooming a Havanese: Puppy Cut vs. Full Coat
How to groom a Havanese, from brushing and bathing to choosing between a full coat and a puppy cut. Tips from a Havanese breeder.
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Havanese Colours: Every Colour Is Correct
Havanese come in every colour and pattern, and puppy coats often change as they grow. A breeder’s guide to Havanese colours, with photos of our dogs.
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