All canids and felids worldwide
Planethoster

Havanestie -- Havanese Bichon X West Highland White Terrier

Havanestie

He is not recognized by the F.C.I.
Origin
 Western Mediterranean <> Great Britain -> U.S.A.
Translation
 Francis Vandersteen
This breed is also known as
Havanastie
Havanland Terrier
Hava-Westie

A brief presentation of the Havanestie
The Havanastie is a hybrid of the Havanese and the West Highland White Terrier. The mix is bred as a companion and designer dog, and recognized by five registries: the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Designer Breed Registry, the Designer Dogs Kennel Club, the Dog Registry of America and the International Designer Canine Registry. Despite its many registries, little is known about the Havanestie apart from its parent breeds. The deliberate breeding of both parents is to develop a companion dog with the best traits of both parents, often including the confidence and energy of the West Highland Terrier and the gentle disposition and gentle heart of the Havanese.

History of the Havanestie
The Havanestie is a hybrid of the Havanese and the West Highland White Terrier. The hybrid is a specific crossbreed that combines many of the best traits of both parents into a well-balanced companion with great confidence and a gentle nature.

 

        

A little of the Havanese Bichon

         
The ancestors of the Havanese Bichon left Europe in the 15th century when its close cousin, the Maltese, was gaining popularity outside Italy and Malta. The Havanese sailed to the Americas on Spanish ships and settled on the Cuban islands, where the breed thrived for several hundred years in virtual isolation. Slightly larger than its Bichon cousins, the Havana Bichon almost became extinct in the 20th century during and after the Cuban Revolution. Interest in the national breed suffered in Cuba, and only 11 Havanese found refuge in the United States following the revolution. Today, almost all Havanese living outside Cuba can trace their lineage back to the refugees of the mid-20th century. Interest in the breed surged again in the 1970s, and the American Havanese breeding program helped restore the breed. The American Kennel Club officially recognized the Havanese in 1996, and although the Havanese enjoys great popularity, it remains a rare breed.
Standard of the Havanese Bichon

A little of the West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier, as its name suggests, is a Terrier dog of Scottish origin and shares a close history with other Scottish Terrier breeds, including the Cairn Terrier, the Dandie Dinmont, the Skye , and the Scottish Terrier. This little earth dog is well known for hunting vermin, and derives its white coloring from a tragic 19th-century story in which Colonel Malcolm Poltallach accidentally shot his wheat-colored Westie believing it to be a fox. All future breeding focused on selecting the white coat. The American Kennel Club recognized the West Highland White Terrier as a breed distinct from other Scottish Terrier breeds in 1908.
Standard of the West Highland White Terrier

Appearance of the Havanestie
The Havanestie is a small, well-built dog with a double coat of white hair that resembles the West Highland Terrier, although other coat colors and color combinations are also visible. This hybrid has short, muscular legs with compact paws and a high, erect tail. Longer plumage or hairs along the tail are common. The Havanaestie's head is round with triangular-shaped ears that resemble the West Highland Terrier. If the ears resemble the Havanese, they will be set lower and have a fold with extended feathers. The Havanestie has a large black nose, tight lips and a scissor bite in a blunt muzzle that tapers gradually to the tip.

Temperament of the Havanestie
The Havanestie is active, cheerful and affectionate with its family. The overly sensitive and sometimes needy traits of the Havanestie are tempered by the confident independence of the West Highland Terrier, but the Havanestie's propensity to root itself in the earth is heightened. The Havanestie is exceptionally fond of children, but its small size makes it better suited to older children. The Havanestie is a dog-friendly hybrid and can get along with cats if properly socialized, but don't expect it to get along with the neighbor's cat. The Havanestie is an intelligent, easy-to-train mix. The Havanestie's energy levels are high and this hybrid needs daily exercise for a healthy body and mind.

Needs and activities of the Havanestie
The Havanestie is a medium-energy, medium-to-high intensity hybrid. The West Highland Terrier parent adds speed to the agile, elastic nature of the Havanese, making the Havanestie a fast, capable hybrid. Short bursts of running energy are often exhibited by this hybrid, but its small size means that most exercises can be performed indoors. The Havanestie also requires mentally stimulating activities, so owners can concentrate on games and tricks instead of just running. Stimulating the Havanestie's mind will help prevent destructive and digging behaviors from manifesting themselves. A small yard is ideal for this hybrid, but if the Havanestie gets all its mental and physical exercise, this hybrid will adapt well to apartment living. Havanesties also have a high tolerance to all climates, but extreme temperatures are not tolerated.

Maintenance of the Havanestie
The Havanestie is a hypoallergenic hybrid with low shedding and easy grooming. Weekly brushing with a pin brush to remove dead and loose hairs is all the Havanestie needs to keep its coat healthy and tangle-free. This mix can be prone to ear infections if its ear resembles the Havanese, but its ear is easily cleaned with a vet-approved solution. Havanesties can also develop dermatitis if bathing removes their natural oils. Avoid frequent bathing and use a hypoallergenic dog shampoo if bathing is necessary.
Details
Also available: Français (France) Deutsch (Deutschland) Español (España) Nederlands (nl-NL)
Hits: 128

No comments

The latest updated breeds

Recognized cat breeds
  • Ojos azules

    Ojos azules

    Ojos azules Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Ojos azules is a breed of cat native to the United States. This cat is characterized by its blue or odd-colored eyes, regardless of coat color. A brief historical overview The history of the Ojos Azules began in the early 1980s with the discovery in New Mexico of Cornflower, a tortoiseshell...
  • Ocicat

    Ocicat

    Ocicat Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Ocicat is a breed of cat native to the United States. This medium-sized cat is characterized by its mottled fawn coat, reminiscent of the Ocelot. A brief historical overview The Ocicat was created in 1964 in the United States by a breeder, Mrs. Virginia Daly. She wanted to breed Siamese tabby...
  • Norvégien

    Norvégien

    Norvégien Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Norvégien, also known as the Norwegian Forest Cat or Norsk skogkatt, is a semi-long-haired cat breed from Norway. This large cat is characterized by its very thick semi-long-haired coat and its wild look. A brief historical overview Cats are thought to have arrived from southern Europe and were...
  • Nebelung

    Nebelung

    Nebelung Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Nebelung is a cat breed originally from Russia. This cat is the semi-long-haired variety of the Russian Blue, whose genetic characteristics it shares. A brief historical overview The instability of the early 20th century was very difficult for many breeds, some of which almost disappeared. Such is...
  • Munchkin

    Munchkin

    Munchkin Translation Francis Vandzersteen Origin This cat is characterized by its very short legs, hence its nickname of “basset cat”. This cat is characterized by its very short legs, hence its nickname of “basset cat”. Standard For a cat to be recognized as a Munchkin, it must conform to the breed standard. If certain criteria are not met, the...
  • Mau égyptien

    Mau égyptien

    Mau égyptien Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Egyptian Mau is a cat breed originally from Egypt. Developed from 1953 in Italy and then in the United States by a Russian princess. A brief historical overview Nathalie Troubetzkoï was a Russian princess exiled in the palace of the Egyptian ambassador to Italy during the Second World War. A...
  • Mau arabe

    Mau arabe

    Mau arabe Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Mau arabe is a cat breed from the Arabian Peninsula. This medium-sized cat is characterized by its ancestral origins. A brief historical overview The Mau arabe is a natural breed, but was only recognized in 2009. These cats have occupied the Arabian Peninsula for thousands of years, living in...
  • Manx

    Manx

    Manx Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Manx is a breed of cat originating from the Isle of Man (British Isles). This cat is characterized by its lack of tail. A brief historical overview The Manx cat (kayt Manninagh or stubbin in Manx), also known as the Isle of Man cat, originated, as its name suggests, on the British Isle of Man.The...
  • Mandarin

    Mandarin

    Mandarin Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Mandarin, also known as the Oriental longhair and Javanese, is a breed of cat native to the United States. This cat is the semi-longhair variety of the Oriental. A brief historical overview The history of the Mandarin begins with that of the Oriental. In fact, the Mandarin is a semi-long-haired...
  • Maine coon

    Maine coon

    Maine coon Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Maine coon is a longhaired cat breed from the state of Maine in the United States. This rustic-looking cat is characterized by its large size, plumed tail, square muzzle, plumed ears and long coat. A brief historical overview The Maine Coon is probably one of North America's oldest natural...
  • LaPerm

    LaPerm

    LaPerm Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The LaPerm is a cat breed originally from the United States. This medium-sized cat is characterized by its curly coat. A brief historical overview The breed was created in 1982 in the U.S. state of Oregon by a woman named Linda Koehl. The curly hair is due to a natural mutation in the genes of one of...
  • Korat

    Korat

    Korat Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Korat is a breed of cat native to Thailand. This small cat is characterized by its blue coat and green eyes. A brief historical overview The Tamra Meow, or Book of Cat Poems, is a richly illustrated Thai collection of verses written between 1350 and 1767, describing seventeen different cats, some...
  • Khao Manee

    Khao Manee

    Khao Manee Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Khao Manee is a breed of cat native to Thailand. This cat is characterized by its white shorthair coat. Its eyes can be yellow, blue or mint. Standard Official recognition of the Khao Manee is underway, notably through TICA and GCCF. It has been possible to register adult and juvenile Khao...
  • Himalayen

    Himalayen

    Himalayen Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Himalayen, also known as the colorpoint or colorpoint (US), is a cat breed originating in the United States. In some European countries, this breed does not exist and is considered a coat of the Persian. A brief historical overview The Himalayen is a colorpoint Persian. These Persians are...
  • Highland Fold

    Highland Fold

    Highland Fold Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Highland Fold is a breed of cat originally from Scotland. The name Highland Fold is given to the shorthair variety. A brief historical overview The first known specimen of a cat with folded ears is Susie, a cat living on a farm north of Dundee in Scotland. She was discovered in 1961 by...
  • Scottish Fold

    Scottish Fold

    Scottish Fold Translation Francis Vandersteen Origin The Scottish Fold is a breed of cat originally from Scotland. The name Scottish Fold is given to the shorthair variety. A brief historical overview The first known specimen of a cat with folded ears is Susie, a cat living on a farm north of Dundee in Scotland. She was discovered in 1961 by...