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#1 ·
Hello everyone,
I am a novice . What are the most common colors found in the havanese breed? There appears to be so many colors. Also are black and white or brown and white common color combinations? I am not stuck on a specific color, it's just curiosity.
 
#2 ·
Not that I know for sure but it seems that black with white is the most common, based on the puppies I saw when shopping.
But what I didn't realize is that they can change color dramatically as the puppy matures into a dog. Mine at 10 months was black with a big white V on his chest and a white patch on his chin. Now at 2.5 yrs., the white markings are almost gone.
 
#4 ·
I think black and white (in all combinations) is probably most common, followed by sable (in all variations). After that, everything else. :)
 
#8 ·
I had my heart set on a male that would be 50% black, 50% white. Just like a friend's Havanese!
One thing I knew was that I definitely did not want mostly black. The search was on. I could not find the 50%/50% male or female. Ended up with almost 100% black! All of my previous dogs were Bichon Frise(so all white), so go figure!
Havanese are like a box of assorted chocolates, they are all good!
 
#9 ·
Thanks for responding because right now I feel similar. I had a bichon (white), my yorkie started black and tan but lightened as she aged. In my mind I don't want a 100% black. My heart is set on a female. Color isn't too important except not wanting 100% black. However, just as you prove things can definitely change!
 
#11 ·
After my first B&W, I thought I wanted a sable or red, just for "something different"... you can see how that worked for me! LOL!
 
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Our Havanese is mostly black with some white at (mostly behind) the paws, under the ears and a stripe up her backside and tail. One advantage of a black dog is you don’t have to work as hard to keep them clean bc you’d don’t know exactly how dirty they are! She also has weepy eyes which I wipe regularly but would probably have some staining if she were lighter. I initially thought I wanted a lighter color but now that we have her I wouldn’t change a thing!
 
#12 ·
One advantage of a black dog is you don't have to work as hard to keep them clean bc you'd don't know exactly how dirty they are! She also has weepy eyes which I wipe regularly but would probably have some staining if she were lighter.
Yes, yes, yes!!!

The first picture of Panda was RIGHT after a bath... Pixel ALWAYS looks good!!!
 

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#13 ·
The magic of Havi coloring is one of my most favorite parts of the breed! No two are a like! I think pointing out patterns that you see most often from the breeders in your area is a really interesting point and one I will look out for and try to notice in my area. I'm really curious now to see if there is a pattern in my area. Although I've mostly seen black parti and sable, I saw a verrrry beautiful red at an outdoor event a few weeks ago. She was beautiful! My girl is black parti and currently mostly white. But I am SO excited because the hair growing underneath her white tail hair is BLACK! And I am predicting a full black tail and I can't wait! Although I love her white fluffiness! She is magical!
 
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There are a lot of Silver Havs here in the Seattle area. Probably because of an (over?) abundance of Silver breed stock. I originally thought I was looking for for a red and white parti, but have to admit I lost my heart to Skye the first time I saw the little black and white pup's baby pictures.
 
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A gold COULD genetically be a shade of "clear red" (ee) or could be a "gold sable" and the black overlay has just been cut off with hair cuts. If she has ANY black hairs either on the tips of her ears or mixed into her coat, she is likely a sable, and definitely NOT a clear red.
 
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I'm a novice to the breed too and look forward to getting a puppy next year. I admit I do have a preference for lighter colored dogs, especially in their faces-cream, white, tan-maybe because I had a Maltese for so many years I love the contrast of dark eyes with lighter fur. How does such a preference work when you're researching for a breeder-its not like the breeder can predict the coloring of their litter. Obviously health and temperament rank up there for me in choosing a puppy but my heart melts when i see a puppy with this type of coloring- I'm feeling a little guilty for having this preference-am I being shallow? Do breeders typically understand certain preferences in colors?
 
#27 ·
With any good breeder, you don't necessarily have the right to "pick" your puppy, but you DO have the right to "pass" on a puppy in any particular litter. It will obviously take you longer to find "the perfect puppy" if "perfect" also has a specific color requirement. But it can be done.
 
#26 ·
Don't feel bad PensiveRN. I have a preference too. I don't want a totally black pup and I also want a female. I hope this doesn't make me shallow either. I found a breeder I like. I just hope I get a puppy next year too. It's very important to me that the puppy is sweet natured
 
#30 · (Edited)
You are right. I have never seen a black Havanese in person. I was assuming it would be hard to see their eyes and facial features. Just like with white or cream color pups, tear staining shows up more. I had a bichon and no matter what I could never get rid of her tear staining. I asked my vet about it because online I would see these beautiful white powder puff bichons. My vet told me because they were show dogs and there was cosmetic tricks done . I got over it. Seeing a picture online can be deceiving . Thanks for your comments. This is why I enjoy this forum. You gain other views and learn a lot.
 
#31 ·
There are probably a few glamorous movie stars we would not recognize first thing in the morning! My Mia has lots of white on her but has recently taken up digging as a hobby :Cry: so keeping face and legs clean has become very challenging! They say digging is unusual for a Havanese which is good because you do not want that.
 
#53 ·
she is a very pretty little girl, with eye that can melt your heart. She has her daddy wrapped right around her little paw. She can do no wrong. ;)
 
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Our Havanese is black and white, maybe a little more white but almost half and half. She's 20-months-old and her hair has gotten prettier as she's aged. Her black and white hair appears to be a little different in texture. The white hair is a bit softer, finer and mats easier. The black hair is a little more course and doesn't tend to mat. Her hair is wavy but there's a spot on her back where the hair is more wavy and course where's a a mixture of black and white hair, making it more gray looking than pure black and white. The other parts of her body hair are pure white and pure black.

The attached photo is a 6 month picture. As she's aged more speckled spots of black hair has appeared along her back and legs.

I love these dogs but didn't realize how much hair maintenance is required, even after having a Poddle and Schnauzer. I have her in a longish puppy cut and feel she needs a bath once of week to keep her hair pretty and in good condition.
 

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#57 ·
Funny when it's someone else cute Havanese.

:crying: Patti, also, likes to occasionally dig big holes in the flower bed and bury Treats, then after a while will recover them, bringing in dirt-covered Cookies back into the house to eat. When thinking about it I ban her form going outside when she gets a big Cookie or Bone treat, forcing her to bury them in the house.
 
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