Hava-Welsh

The Havanese is a small but sturdy toy breed standing between 8.5 and 11.5 inches at the shoulder and weighing 7 to 13 pounds, with the ideal weight proportionate to height. This breed features a slightly rectangular body that is longer than it is tall, with a strong, moderately boned structure that gives the dog a surprisingly solid feel for its size. The Havanese carries itself with a lively, springy gait that reflects its cheerful personality, with the topline rising slightly from withers to croup. The head is broad with a moderate stop, featuring large, dark brown expressive eyes and drop ears set high on the skull that are covered with long silky hair and hang close to the cheeks. The breed's most distinctive feature is its luxurious double coat, which can reach six to eight inches in length when fully grown. The outer coat is long, soft, and silky with a light texture that can be straight, wavy, or slightly curled, while the undercoat is sometimes absent or minimal. Unlike many double-coated breeds, the Havanese coat feels like raw silk to the touch rather than coarse or wiry. The breed comes in all colors and patterns, including white, cream, champagne, gold, red, chocolate, silver, blue, and black, as well as various combinations and markings. Parti-colors and sable patterns are common and equally accepted in the breed standard, with no color preference in judging. The Havanese tail is one of its most charming features, set high and carried arched forward over the back, covered with a generous plume of long silky hair that drapes gracefully. The breed's expression should be soft and intelligent, conveying the breed's gentle and affectionate nature with an alert yet friendly demeanor. The feet are compact and slightly elongated, with well-arched toes and thick pads that provide good traction for the breed's characteristic springy movement. Overall, the Havanese presents as a well-balanced, agile little dog with an elegant appearance that belies its robust constitution and playful spirit.

The Welsh Terrier is a compact, sturdy dog of medium size that presents a workmanlike appearance reflecting its heritage as a versatile hunting terrier from the hills of Wales. Males typically stand around 15 to 15.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh approximately 20 to 21 pounds, with females being proportionally smaller while maintaining the breed's characteristic square outline. The breed displays a square, well-balanced silhouette with a level topline and a body that is neither cobby nor rangy. The chest is of moderate width and good depth, providing ample room for heart and lungs, while the ribs are well-sprung and extend well back to support endurance. The Welsh Terrier's head is rectangular in shape when viewed from both front and profile, with a flat skull and a strong, punishing jaw that speaks to the breed's working origins as a vermin hunter. The ears are small, V-shaped, and set moderately high, folding forward close to the cheek and carried well up on the skull. The eyes are small, dark, and almond-shaped, expressing an alert and confident demeanor that typifies the breed's spirited personality. The breed's expression should convey intelligence and typical terrier fire without appearing aggressive or mean. The breed's distinctive coat is one of its most recognizable features, consisting of a hard, wiry, dense outer coat with a short, soft undercoat that provides weather protection. The coat texture is crucial to the breed's weather-resistant qualities and should never be soft or silky. The Welsh Terrier's coloring is black and tan or black grizzle and tan, with the black forming a jacket over the back and extending down the tail and upper thighs, while the tan appears on the legs, quarters, and head. Puppies are born almost entirely black and gradually develop their adult coloring as they mature over the first year. The coat requires regular hand-stripping or clipping every eight to twelve weeks to maintain proper texture and appearance, though show dogs are typically hand-stripped to preserve the correct coat quality.