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Havanese belongs to the family of dogs called Bichons who were known throughout Europe for many centuries. The French word Bichon means "fleecy dog". With time and use, the word Bichon became synonymous with a dog completely covered with hair, with a delightful, people-oriented personality.
The Havanese originated in Cuba from an earlier breed called Blanquita de la Habana. This breed is born to live in your home, not in a kennel, but at the same time this dog requires plenty of exercise because of its vitality and restlessness. Havanese can make excellent watchdogs and protectors of your children. His is a very intelligent dog always ready to learn new things.