Having been specifically bred as lap dogs, Havanese possess a naturally friendly disposition which makes them a good choice for families with children and other pets. Also, being sturdy little athletic dogs, they travel well and are perfect for taking along on all types of family activities.

Their desire to please coupled with their keen intelligence and powerful hind legs (able to catalpult your dog to the top of your kitchen table) really doesn't leave much to the imagination of why people used the Havanese to perform in Circuses. Havanese Dogs are capable of learning dozens of complex dog tricks limited only to the trainer's skills and imagination.

People allergic to dogs are actually having a reaction to the dander found in most breeds. Havanese dogs like other Bichon type dogs (Maltese, Bichon Frise, Coton de Tulear, Bolognese, Lowchen) have a silky dander-free coat which makes them popular with allergy sufferers.