A Havanese sunning himself

[SlimJimmy]

This is a picture of our rescue Havanese (you remember him from his haircut) out sunning himself about a week or so ago. We were going to let his hair grow out, but decided to keep the pet cut because of the warm weather. As Winter approaches, we'll let it grow out a bit.

[niyad]

1. He is one handsome fellow!

[Bluethroughu]

2. What a good little boy...

[Karadeniz]

3. Everyone needs vitamin D !!!

[SlimJimmy]

4. Okay, that made me laugh.

It's been about a year, and he's went from hiding under the bed to solo sunning. I think that's some great progress.

[Laffy Kat]

5. They are such lovely doggos.

And sweet natured, so I hear.

[SlimJimmy]

6. Yes, they are actually descendants of the Bichon Frise.

First bred in Cuba, then brought to this country. Pure love buckets for both breeds if you ask me.

The Havanese is one of the Barbichon (later shortened to Bichon) family of small dogs originating in the Mediterranean in ancient times. Spanish traders brought some of these dogs with them as gifts for Cuban women, allowing them to establish trading relationships. In Cuba, the little dogs were pampered as the special pets of the wealthy ... Eventually the breed declined in numbers to such an extent that it was almost extinct not only in Europe but also in its native Cuba. A few remained in Cuba, however, and three families with their Havanese left Cuba for the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Most present-day Havanese descend from these dogs.

https://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/havanese/