AKA: Bichon Havanais, Havanese Silk Dog, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanes, Havaneser, Havanezer, Bichon Havanero

Description: The Havanese is a small dog with long hair that gives it a rugged impression if not groomed and clipped. It has long silky hair that is either wavy or curly. Some have short hair and are nicknamed Shavanese.

The eye rims, nose, and lips are all solid black on all colors of the Havanese except the true chocolate dog. The Chocolate Havanese has green or amber eyes. Its ears hang down and are covered with long hair.

The Havanese has a lively gait that accentuates its cheerful character, with its tail carried over its back.

Dynamics: The Havanese is a very affectionate and playful breed. It has a gentle temperament and becomes very attached to its family. It is very sociable, getting along well with people and animals. It is excellent with children and has no problem getting along with other dogs.

It is intelligent and observant, and very easy to train. It can be taught not to bark too much. It is also voice sensitive so harsh and loud words will upset it. It makes a good watch dog, alerting you of any stranger coming near.

Breed Group: Toy

Weight: 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)

Height: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)

Color: the Havanese can come in any color and color combination. Colors include white, cream, gold, silver, blue, and black, Parti and tricolors are also common for the Havanese.

Country of Origin: The Havanese originated in Cuba, where at present it is a rare breed and is being protected by passionate dog breeders.

Activities: The Havanese has an average amount of energy. It should be taken outdoors from time to time to exercise and play.

Grooming: The coat of the Havanese can be clipped short for easier care. Nevertheless, it needs to be thoroughly brushed and combed at lest twice a week. Excess hair on between the pads of the feet should be clipped. The eyes and ears also need to be checked regularly to avoid infections.

Other Info: The Havanese has a life expectancy of 14-15 years. It is generally healthy, but is prone to PRA, cataracts, luxating patellas, poodle eye, and dry skin. The Havanese is also considered to be hypo-allergenic. The Shavanese, however, is not hypo-allergenic and not a good choice for allergy sufferers. The Havanese is fine living in an apartment. It is active wherever it is, indoors or outdoors. However, it should still be taken out for an exercise form time to time.

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Description: The English Shepherd breed can be compared to Collies also to Australian Shepherds physical looks. They are a medium sized breed regularly hairy and has long body compared to its tail. They are considered a working a dog. Coat is regular in length and very shiny and smooth to touch,can be wavy or straight and they come in variety of colors.

Temperament: A genius dog, hard working with less supervision, they are very independent dog. Also, they are friendly and affectionate too. Although they can be demanding a times but mostly is sociable especially within his family at home. Moreover, they could get along well with children and with other dogs. They are a very strong breed since they are used for hunting and as watchdog. To strangers, they are very observant and could immediately alert their owner for some suspicious movements outside or inside the house.

Activity: They are required to have exercise in the form of walking or jog daily, to keep them fit and strong.

Health: They are also prone to hip and elbow dysplasia like other breeds.

Grooming: They don’t require heavy grooming. Brushing daily would be enough for this breed. Bathe them only when necessary.

Breed Group: Herding
Color: Sable and white , tricolor, black and white, and black and tan.
Height: 18-23 inches (46-58 cm)
Weight: Males – 45-60 pounds (21-28 kg.) Females – 40-50 pounds 18-23 kg.)
Country Of Origin: England

Dynamics: This breed is a very independent, intelligent and friendly dog. They are born a hunter and a watchdog so they are very alert to some suspicious strangers that would envade their owner’s house. With their family, they are hardworking that would be a great help and they don’t have any problem dealing with other dogs as they are very sociable.

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Description: English Setter breed are slim and fine look. Coat is flat with a little feathering in either long or short length. There are two types of this breed: The Hunting type which has short length coat and the Show type that has long length coat. They have different spotted coat colors known as belton that comes in blue, orange or tri-colors. Their head is long and proportion to their body, eyes are big, nose is dark colored and tail set high especially when they are alert. Muzzle is square in shape with skull oval shaped and medium in size.

Temperament: They are considered gentle in nature, friendly very affectionate too but could also be stubborn and harmful at times. They needed a lot of activity because they are very playful and full of energy always. They needed to be given enough attention by their owner for them not to feel bored. They are intelligent an breed therefore easy to train as long as they would not be destructed with other people around them. They can be sensitive especially when they fail on their trainings. They must be given a thorough training until they could master the task being trained to them.

Activity: They like to play around and needed to have daily exercise like brisk walking and jog or run around in an open but safe area for them to be free and regain their energy.

Health: They could suffer hip dysplasia and females could have false pregnancies. This breed should be fed just according to their capacity to prevent over feeding since they could easily gain weight.

Grooming: They are an average shedder so they only need to be brushed and no heavy grooming required for this breed. Bathe them only when needed.

Breed Group: Sporting, Gun Dog
Color: white with blue, lemon, orange, brown speckling or others are tri-colors.
Height: Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69cm) Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66cm)
Weight: Dogs 55-80 pounds (25-36kg) Bitches 45-70 pounds (20-32kg)
Country Of Origin: France

Dynamics: This Breed is an active, alert but also friendly. They like to catch their owner’s attention as always. They hate to be left behind, instead they enjoy playing around but should also be aware of them since they have the attitude of being stubborn. They are considered as the oldest breed among gun dogs.

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