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The Havanese originated in
- Italy
- Cuba
- Mexico
- Argentina
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Havanese is the only breed considered native to Cuba - AKC </div>
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According to the AKC breed standard, a SOLID BLACK Havanese does not meet acceptable standard for coat color.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Color: ALL colors and marking patterns are permissible and are of equal merit. The skin may be any color - AKC breed standard </div>
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According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs,” by Stanley Coren, where does the Havanese rank in working/obedience intelligence?
- 79
- 23
- 51
- 40
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> It generally requires 40 to 80 repetitions for a Havanese to learn a new command, and they obey the first command about 30% to 50% of the time. </div>
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According to the landmark 2004 Havanese health survey, what was the #1 category of reported health conditions in the breed?
- Eye conditions, especially cataracts
- Musculo-skeletal issues
- Heart disease
- Skin and coat problems
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The 2004 Havanese health survey found that musculo-skeletal issues were the top broad system category, driven mainly by Chondrodystrophy (short, bowed legs) and Luxating Patellas (slipping kneecaps). In fact, 27% of the dogs that were x-rayed or evaluated had specific orthopedic or patellar deviations recorded by their vets. Eye problems—like cataracts, affecting about 11% of examined dogs—were the most common single organ defect, but structural skeletal issues represented the highest overall volume of reported conditions. That's why the Havanese Club of America still requires annual eye exams and official OFA patellar knee certifications for all registered breeding stock.-The Havanese Club of America </div>
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The AKC lists the Havanese as a hypoallergenic dog breed.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Havanese is NOT listed on the AKC list of Hypoallergenic Dogs. - AKC </div>
Question of
The Havanese is an intelligent, trainable breed. They generally make excellent service dogs.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> often used as service dogs. In Great Britain, a Havanese was recently accepted into the Hearing Ear Program to be trained as a service dog for the hearing impaired - petguide.com </div>
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Some Havanese are trained as termite detection dogs and will actually sniff out the pests.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> their trainable nature has also resulted in them being used to sniff out mold and termites and herd ducks - petguide.com </div>
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According to the C-BARQ data, where does the Havanese rank among 124 breeds for dog rivalry with familiar dogs?
- 106
- 67
- 46
- 80
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The C-BARQ data ranks the Havanese 106th out of 124 breeds for dog rivalry—very low. That means Havaneses are not competitive or hostile toward other familiar dogs in the household and generally get along well with them, making them a good choice for multi-dog homes. </div>
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Why do Havanese dogs have a famous bouncy, “springy gait”?
- Their structure—strong rear drive and a short upper arm in front
- They are trained to skip from puppyhood
- They have shorter front legs and longer back legs
- They have unusually long legs for their body size
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Havanese's famous bouncy walk comes from their structure, not mismatched legs. According to the Havanese Club of America breed standard, the spring comes from strong rear drive combined with a short upper arm in the front. Many people think Havanese have shorter front legs and longer back legs, but breed experts clarify they actually have straight, balanced legs—it's the shoulder and upper arm structure plus powerful rear propulsion that creates the bounce. Their spirited, extroverted personality just adds to the lively, happy skip in their step. </div>
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According to the C-BARQ data, where does the Havanese rank among 124 breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior?
- 44
- 20
- 61
- 77
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The C-BARQ data ranks the Havanese 44th out of 124 breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior—fairly high. That means Havaneses like to stay close to their owners, enjoy attention and affection, and may get a bit jealous when their person gives attention to someone or some other dog instead. </div>
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As timed by the AKC in the Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Havanese?
- 16.64 mph
- 14.21 mph
- 18.44 mph
- 20.1 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Average running speed for the Havanese is 16.64 mph as timed by the AKC. The fastest speed was by a dog named Monsieur Chocolat Bailey at 26.06 mph! </div>

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Havanese Dog Breed Quiz

The Havanese originated in

According to the AKC breed standard, a SOLID BLACK Havanese does not meet acceptable standard for coat color.

According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs,” by Stanley Coren, where does the Havanese rank in working/obedience intelligence?

According to the landmark 2004 Havanese health survey, what was the #1 category of reported health conditions in the breed?

The AKC lists the Havanese as a hypoallergenic dog breed.

The Havanese is an intelligent, trainable breed. They generally make excellent service dogs.

Some Havanese are trained as termite detection dogs and will actually sniff out the pests.

According to the C-BARQ data, where does the Havanese rank among 124 breeds for dog rivalry with familiar dogs?

Why do Havanese dogs have a famous bouncy, “springy gait”?

According to the C-BARQ data, where does the Havanese rank among 124 breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior?

As timed by the AKC in the Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Havanese?

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