| The Havanese breed is an average sized dog from | | | | object, foreign toys, etc.). Also, I believe that it is |
| the family of toy breeds. The commonalities of toy | | | | important to specify boundaries for your dog; a |
| breeds is for them to be considered "lap dogs". As | | | | fenced in playground is probably the best option here. |
| far as I'm concerned, the Havanese does fall under | | | | Other than that, being outside with your Hav is great |
| the category of "lap dog", however, they are also an | | | | fun. They love to play with you or other dogs, all |
| inconspicuously active and agile dog. | | | | they need is a little attention. |
| The Havanese, as most would assume, is primarily an | | | | It is not a well known fact that Havanese are some |
| indoor pet. On the other hand, Havanese do thrive in | | | | of the quickest dogs you will come by. These dogs |
| the sun (they do love to be outside). Weather | | | | are agile, and are very fast. One attribute they do |
| independent, the Havanese enjoy having outdoor | | | | lack is endurance. Your Hav will not be able to run full |
| time. In fact, it is rather important that your puppy | | | | speed for very long. Make sure you provide plenty of |
| gets a little free time outdoors to run around and | | | | water for your Hav and be aware of the |
| burn some energy every now and again. We'll call it a | | | | temperature. I would not recommend leaving your |
| stress reliever for the Havs. Whether you want to | | | | Havanese in the sun for extended periods of time. |
| strap a sweater on your Havanese and take it out | | | | Our Havanese tend to hide under our deck in the |
| into the snow, or you want to let it run free in the | | | | shade as they get too hot. Pay attention to your |
| summer sun, it is always a good time to take your | | | | Hav and be aware of its response to the weather. |
| dog out. | | | | To conclude, I would like to ask all you Hav owners |
| There are a few important factors that come into | | | | to regularly take your Havanese outdoors. Dress |
| play when taking your dog out for such fun, | | | | your Havanese for the occasion, go out, and have a |
| however. I always make sure the yard is free of | | | | great time! It is great fun! |
| anything that could possibly injure the pup (sharp | | | | |