There is much to understand in terms of caring for your Havanese puppy, including everything from their history to their grooming. The Havanese was not bred in the United States until about the 1970's and it wasn't until 1991 that the UKC recognized them. While the Havanese does make great show dogs, they are also wonderful house pets, ready to love and please the people around them.

But, for those not prepared, Havanese grooming can be somewhat of a shock if not properly informed ahead of time. The ideal Havanese puppy cut is a short cut and is best for those who do not plan on putting their dogs in shows, as this serves as the most practical choice in making it easier to brush and maintain the puppy. It is best to fully understand the different cuts for your puppy. With proper knowledge, you will have a happy, friendly, and well-trimmed dog for many years to come. But without, you could have a dog with matted hair, which ultimately leads to shaving. This is why the Havanese puppy cut is most preferred.

You will want to begin grooming your Havanese as soon as you bring your puppy home. This allows you to train your puppy very early on as to how to properly behave during cuts and daily grooming. This is to not only to prevent accidents from happening, but also to make sure that the grooming process is one that does not bring stress upon him or her. While those who want to have their dogs in shows will keep the hair long, this is a high maintenance look. If you are not planning on showing your dog, the Havanese puppy cut is probably the best for you and your little one.

Even with the shorter cut, you will want to keep up regular brushings as this promotes new growth of hair. It also helps their skin and coat when you brush them as the natural oils that are produced are spread about. Grooming your Havanese will also allow you the chance to inspect your dog's skin condition. Whether there is a wound or fleas, these problems will need to be noticed quickly. With the Havanese puppy cut you will still want to brush them 3 or 4 times a week.

Knowing now that proper grooming is essential for a happy and well-trimmed dog, having the knowledge to actually achieve it is another thing. It is not hard at all but there are a few key tools that every owner of a Havanese should have on hand whether they have the Havanese puppy cut or not. Every house with a Havanese should have a flea comb, a pin brush, a small soft slicker brush, and or course a combination comb. With these tools, you will be able to keep your dog's Havanese puppy cut in top shape.

But how does one go about achieving the puppy cut? It is actually a lot simpler then most people think. The key thing is to leave the ears and tail fully feathered as this gives the playful feel to the overall cut. And the rest is cut down to about one inch. These allows easier grooming and gives a soft look to your little friend. Both you and your puppy will be pleased with this style. It is also important when cutting that your puppy in placed on a towel or mats on top a steady table to prevent falls.