Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanHavanese at a glance
- Origin
- Havana, Cuba
- Appeared
- 1600 to 1991 (likely)
- Family
- Poodle
- Type
- Companion
- Size
- Toy
- Life span
- 14 to 16 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 250
- DNA clade
- Poodle (Parker 2017)
The name. After Havana, the capital of Cuba.
Same familyBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · SwitzerlandFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same family: Poodle
Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Lagotto Romagnolo, Löwchen, Maltese
Same time, same continent
American Foxhound, Newfoundland, American English Coonhound, American Leopard Hound, Black and Tan Coonhound, Bluetick Coonhound
Close by DNADachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Maltese125.9 Mb
- Bichon Frisé29.0 Mb
- Poodle17.6 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaPlace in time
The Havanese appears 1600 to 1991 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Havanese is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
