What’s Better A Havanese Or A Malti-poo?! Please, Help Me!? Quick!!!?
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our family is getting a puppy. we’re going today to look at a havanese puppy at a breeder’s house. we want one that doesn’t shed.
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Get the Havanese puppy. In general breeders who raise pure bred dogs pay more attention to what they are breeding its quality and health, than those who raise crosses with fancy names.
In my opinion, any purebred is better than a diliberately created mixed breed. With a mixed breed it is impossible to predict how the dog will turn out, more like a poodle, more like a maltese, or anywhere in between. Not to mention that I have Havanese, they are wonderfull, loving, outgoing, sturdy, minimal shedding.
Make sure that the parents of whichever puppy you get have all the breed ‘s health clearances. I don’t imagine that the greeder of the mixed breeds does any of the tests that poodles AND Maltese need. Epilepsy, hearing, eyes, patellas, hips, Cardio and a lot more that I can’t remember.
The Havanese should be tested for, eyes, patellas, hips, hearing. At the least.
We just got a Havanese puppy 3 months ago and he is the sweetest and smartest dog I know!! He hardly barks, has been good at whole house training thing, loves my kids and is seriously the best dog I have ever had. My older children have already trained him to jump through an AKC junior hoop! Havanese are not considered yappy or nippy types of dogs and so far this is so true of ours. My sister on the other hand has a yorkie poo, and she is very loud and not too smart.(the dog!!) I have been told poodle mixes are not the best with kids, but I guess it really comes down to the dogs individual temperment. I would highly recommend the Havanese! As for shedding, you do have to brush it often to get out the dander, but my son is highly allergic to A LOT of things and he is fine with the dog, and he(the dog!) does not naturally shed his fur (hence why you have to brush often). Anyway, hope this helps a bit!
They both take the same amount of work. You have to brush an hour once or twice a day and you have to bathe them about every 4-6 weeks its really really hard. But I would go with a malti-poo but I would just get a maltese. But your choice. Bt you have to bath and brush them alot. I like maltese’s alot better. Havanese are bigger and have alot of hair. But its your choice they just take alot of work.
Have fun
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i don’t exactly know about malti-poos, but we are on our third standard poodle now and we love him!
So I would say malti-poo, because I love poodles so much. But i’ve heard havanese dogs are nice too; we looked into one because they are hypoallergenic. Whichever one you choose, I’m sure it’ll be good.
Get the Havanese. Oh wait, shouldn’t you be deciding yourself what dog you should get ? I mean YOU are the one that has to live with the dog. Not us.
The real one.
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have fun with your puppy!
well heres some info about the breeds
malitpoo
A Maltepoo (also known as a maltipoo, moodle, maltapoo, and malti-doodle), is a mixed-breed dog bred from Poodle and Maltese parents.[1][2] The maltipoo is one of many increasingly common poodle hybrids, largely the result of recent interest in so-called designer dogs. While Maltese dogs tend to have a generally uniform conformation, poodles can vary widely in size and color. Consequently, Maltepoos demonstrate this variation. The dog naturally exhibits characteristics from each of its parents. A particular advantage maltepoos are said is a consistently small amount or lack of shedding, due to both parents being low shedders.
[edit] Behavior
Maltepoos share behavior characteristics with purebred Maltese and Poodles. This generally results in a dog that is playful and very energetic, but they can also be protective of his/her family. An untrained and/or insufficiently socialized dog may bite if another animal or person intrudes into their territory.
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Havanese
AKC Ranking: 55
Family: bichon, companion, water dog
Area of Origin: Cuba
Date of Origin: ancient times
Original Function: lapdog, performer
Today’s Function: companion
Avg Size of male: Height: 8.5-11.5 Weight: 7-13
Avg Size of Female: Height: 8.5-11.5 Weight: 7-13
Other Name: bichon Havanais
History
The Havanese is one of the barbichon (later shortened to bichon) family of small dogs originating in the Mediterranean in ancient times. Spanish traders brought some of these dogs with them as gifts for Cuban women, allowing them to establish trading relationships. In Cuba, the little dogs were pampered as the special pets of the wealthy. They became known as Habeneros, and eventually some found their way back to Europe, where the breed was called the “white Cuban.” They became quite popular, not only as pets of the elite but also as performing dogs. Their popularity as pets waned, however, and their stronghold remained in the circus, where they performed throughout Europe as trick dogs. Eventually the breed declined in numbers to such an extent that it was almost extinct not only in Europe but also in its native Cuba. A few remained in Cuba, however, and three families with their Havanese left Cuba for the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Most present-day Havanese descend from these dogs. The breed has gradually aroused attention from dog fanciers and pet owners, and in 1996 the first Havanese entered an AKC show ring and was accepted for regular recognition as a member of the toy group as of the first day of 1999. The Havanese is also known as the Havana silk dog.
Temperament
This is a busy, curious dog; it is happiest when it is the center of attention. It loves to play and clown and is affectionate with its family, children, strangers, other dogs and pets — basically everyone! The Havanese is willing to please and learn easily, but it tends to be vocal.
Upkeep
Although energetic, the Havanese can have its exercise needs met with a short walk or a good play session. It is not a dog that can live outside. Coat care entails brushing two to four times a week. This is a nonshedding dog, which means that loose hairs are caught in the outer hairs, tending to tangle, unless they are combed out.
Health
• Major concerns: none
• Minor concerns: patellar luxation
• Occasionally seen: PRA, otitis externa, cataract
• Suggested tests: knee, eye
• Life span: 12 – 14 years
Form and Function
The Havanese is a small, sturdy, short-legged dog. Its unique gait is exceptionally lively and springy, accentuating the dog’s happy nature. The coat is double, with both under and outer coat soft. The profuse outer coat is very long, reaching 6 to 8 inches in length, and ranges from straight to curly, with wavy preferred. The curly coat is allowed to cord. The expression is gentle.
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