Hava-Wheat

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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized dog that presents a square, compact silhouette with a sturdy and well-coordinated appearance. Males typically stand 18 to 19 inches at the shoulder and weigh 35 to 40 pounds, while females measure 17 to 18 inches and weigh 30 to 35 pounds. The breed displays a moderately long, rectangular head with a defined stop and a strong muzzle that is about equal in length to the skull. The eyes are medium-sized, slightly almond-shaped, and dark reddish brown to medium brown in color, set fairly wide apart and giving an alert yet gentle expression. The breed's signature feature is its distinctive single coat, which sets it apart from most other terrier breeds that possess double coats. The Wheaten's coat is soft, silky, and gently waving or loosely curled, with no harsh outer coat or woolly undercoat. This unique coat texture requires significant grooming attention to maintain its characteristic flowing appearance. The coat color is any shade of wheaten, ranging from pale beige to shimmering gold, and may include occasional red, white, or black guard hairs. Puppies are born with darker coats, often with black tips or dark masks, and gradually lighten to their adult wheaten color by approximately 18 to 24 months of age, with the coat not fully maturing until two to three years. Two distinct coat types exist within the breed, known as Irish and American. The Irish coat tends to be silkier and wavier with a flowing quality, while the American coat is typically thicker and fuller with more body. Both types are correct within the breed standard. The Wheaten's ears are small to medium-sized, breaking level with the skull and dropping forward close to the cheeks. The tail is customarily docked in countries where the practice is permitted, carried upright but not over the back. The overall impression should be of a hardy, active terrier with a steady yet happy disposition reflected in its physical bearing.