Affectionate
Gentle
Playful
Companionable
Intelligent
Responsive
Sturdy
Lively
Amiable
Charming

Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Bold
Fearless
Spirited
Keen

Bichon Tenerife, Blanquito de le Habana

Welsh Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Havanese Club of America

Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club

1700s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Havaneses are known for their coat length.

Welsh Wire Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Wiry

A Havanese can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Welsh Wire Fox Terrier can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Cherry Eye
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Heart Murmur

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation

Eye
Hip
Hearing
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays

Havanese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Welsh Wire Fox Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Havaneses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Welsh Wire Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Havanese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Welsh Wire Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Havaneses usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Welsh Wire Fox Terriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Havanese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Welsh Wire Fox Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Ideally, Havanese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Welsh Wire Fox Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Havanese feed 1.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 17-21 pound (8 - 10 kg) Welsh Wire Fox Terrier feed 2.6 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Havanese is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average cost of a Welsh Wire Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Havanese is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Welsh Wire Fox Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Welsh Wire Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Havaneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Welsh Wire Fox Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Havaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Welsh Wire Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

Havaneses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Welsh Wire Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Havaneses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Welsh Wire Fox Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

The Havanese is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Welsh Wire Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.