The Havanese and New York City Living
Cheerful, sturdy, and endlessly social, the Havanese seems made for a Brooklyn brownstone with a busy stoop out front. This Cuban toy breed adapts easily to apartment living, whether that means a floor-through in Park Slope or a compact rental in Williamsburg. Its silky, low-shedding coat and modest size make it a comfortable roommate, and its love of people means it rarely minds the chatter of neighbors on the stairs. A Havanese tends to follow its people from room to room, so it does best in a Brooklyn household where it can be part of the daily action rather than left alone for long stretches.
Weekend leashed strolls on the paths around Brooklyn Bridge Park pair skyline views with plenty of friendly faces, which suits this outgoing breed perfectly. Prospect Park offers longer loops and shady woods for mornings when your Havanese has extra pep, while McCarren Park makes an easy evening outing for Williamsburg households. After wooded stretches of Prospect Park, part the Havanese coat with your fingers and look closely for ticks. Havanese puppies also respond well to playful training, and practicing a calm greeting on a Park Slope sidewalk teaches good manners early.
The Havanese coat is thick and soft, so humid summers can lead to quick matting, especially if your dog gets caught in a sudden summer shower. Keeping a regular brushing schedule, or a shorter puppy trim during the hottest months, helps it stay cool. Hot asphalt is another summer concern, so test the pavement before long walks. When winter arrives, slush and sidewalk salt collect in the furry paws, so trimming the hair between the pads and rinsing after walks makes a big difference. A humidifier also helps against radiator-dry indoor air.
You can take a closer look at Havanese puppies we have now whenever you like. Then compare options among puppies for families in New York City. Delivery day is when your household first meets its Havanese, because White Glove Delivery carries the puppy into your home in New York City, and a 5-Year FREE Vet Package arrives with it.
