Do Havatons Make Good Family Pets?

Havaton is now one of the most sought-after designer dogs. With its addictive personality, fluffy little cloud-like appearance, and spunky nature, it's no surprise that the Havaton has attracted a lot of attention from adults and children alike. They give off the impression that they might be the best family pet for any household.

However, adopting a dog can be a risk, especially if it’s a mixed-breed dog, because the characteristics of such dogs can be hard to predict. In light of this information and given the little amount of research that has been done so far on this particular hybrid, some families that are interested in adopting a dog, particularly a Havaton, may feel some hesitation. Are Havatons great with children? Can they cohabitate with other animals? Do Havatons make good family pets?

The gentle, devoted, and affectionate nature of the offspring of a Havanese and a Coton de Tulear hybrid makes them excellent choices as family pets. They enjoy being the center of attention and getting a lot of attention and praise for their efforts. The Havaton, much like their parent breeds, develops a close bond with his family and thrives best when the focus of everyone's attention is on him alone.

Let's take a closer look at Havaton's personality and other reasons why they make such a wonderful family pet.

Parent Breed Temperament

As a designer dog with two purebred parents, it's impossible to predict which traits from each parent breed will be passed down to your Havaton. The best method for determining the characteristics of a mixed breed is to research all of the characteristics of both its parent breeds and then see if most of those characteristics match what you are looking for. Avoid making the assumption or taking the risk that only the positive qualities will come to the surface. It’s not fair to the puppy for you to take such a risk when there is a possibility in the future that his traits and characteristics will not match what you are looking for.

While both the Havanese and the Coton De Tulear make excellent family pets, it does not hurt to check each breed's personality and temperament to see if their pups are a good match for your family.

Havanese

The warm and friendly nature of the Havanese dog rubs off on everyone they encounter, including total strangers, children, other dogs, and even cats. However, they will devote the majority of their affection to their family. Given the choice, they'll stick like glue to their owner's side.

While they were originally bred to keep wealthy families in Cuba company, they have since demonstrated that they are capable of much more than just warming laps. Because of their high level of trainability, Havanese dogs have been used in a variety of settings, including as therapy and service dogs, to detect mildew and termites, and as performing dogs, where they showcase their comedic antics.

They also have a remarkable amount of energy for their size, and if a family is interested in competing, Havanese dogs are more than willing to participate in activities such as agility, freestyle, obedience, and flyball.

The affable and mild-mannered nature of the Havanese makes it possible for this breed to thrive in a variety of living situations, including apartment living. They're also ideal for travel and RV living because they're small and don't bark very much.

Coton De Tulear

Coton De Tulear Dogs were never bred to be anything but companions, and to this day, that's what they do best. A well-socialized Coton De Tulear will create exceptionally close ties with not only one person, but also their family, and will get along with children, strangers, and other pets. They are flexible and able to adjust to a variety of living environments, but they do not enjoy being left alone and can develop separation anxiety if they are.

The Coton De Tulear is a breed of dog that is exceptionally intelligent. They are an intelligent breed that picks up new skills fast and can adjust to the requirements of their owner. Obedience and agility are two of their strong suits, both of which they perform exceptionally well due to their strong desire to please others.

Although Coton de Tulear is rather active for its size, their activity requirements aren't overly strenuous. As long as they have lots of human interaction, they may easily satisfy their need for activity by playing inside or in a fenced-in yard.

Additionally, Coton De Tulear may bark once or twice when the doorbell rings, but they are not obsessive barkers.

HavaneseCoton De TulearAffection LevelHighHighFrindlinessHighHighKid-FriendlyHighHighPet-FriendlyHighHighExercise NeedsMediumMediumPlayfulnessHighHighEnergy LevelMediumMediumTrainabilityHighMediumIntelligenceMediumMediumTendency To BarkLowLow

Havaton’s Temperament

Because both of Havaton's parents have comparable characteristics when it comes to temperament, it’s not hard to speculate about the friendliness and social skills that a Havaton will possess.

• Havaton and Children

It’s common knowledge that Havatons are especially wonderful pets for households with children. They are friendly and gregarious, and due to their diminutive stature, they are ideal for playing games with children.

• Havaton and Other Pets

In general, Havatons get along well with other animals, especially if they are socialized from an early age. These dogs are very outgoing and usually have the urge to play with other cats or dogs. Havatons do not pose any threat to other animals and have a very minimal tendency to get aggressive with other animals. 

• Havaton and Strangers

Even though they may let out a single or two warning barks when they hear the doorbell ring or when they hear someone knock on the door, Havatons are typically very friendly dogs, even with strangers, particularly when their owner gives their permission for them to interact with people outside of their own social circle.

Havaton and their Affection to their Owner

The Havaton's primary reason for living is to be constantly close to their family. They are not content to merely be in the same room as their family; rather, they have an overpowering need to be alongside those whom they adore. They are eager to learn new things and want to participate in any activities their owner is involved in. The Havaton can never get enough love, and they will devour as much of what their owners are able to give them. However, they will return it to you with the unwavering dedication and loyalty that they’ve always had for you.

Havatons often suffer from anxiety when left alone for long periods of time. Because of this, owners have a responsibility to ensure that they are there for the majority of the day in order to prevent behavioral problems.

Havaton Activity Requirement

Although it’s a little dog, the Havaton is an energetic breed that may obtain much of the exercise it needs by playing with its owner or by following them around. However, it’s essential for him to take a little walk around the neighborhood on a regular basis in order to maintain his physical fitness and good health. Additionally, spending some time at the dog park interacting with other canine companions will assist in the process of socialization. Games and activities in which he is the focal point of attention will bring out his best. They are good at challenging games like ball games, hide and seek or tug of war. The fact that children will want to spend hours playing with such an adorable canine makes this breed an excellent choice for a family pet and a dedicated companion.

Havaton and their Trainability

The Havaton is an easy dog to train because they are people-oriented and very intelligent; nevertheless, they are prone to become disinterested quickly if their training lessons become repetitive. They show an enthusiasm in studying most of the time, yet they can become distracted at times. They are capable of learning a wide variety of tasks and excelling in canine agility and rally competitions when given the proper training. Despite the fact that they are neither the quickest nor the most athletic, they make up for it with their determination to please their owner.

Short training sessions should be held after one of your walks, preferably at the same time each day to establish a habit. Your dog's interest in learning can be maintained with the help of food, praise, and other forms of positive reinforcement. Even a smart dog like the Havaton can take several weeks to learn a new trick and put it to memory, so patience is critical for training.