Greyhound Havanese Mix

The Greyhound Havanese Mix, is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Greyhound and the Havanese. Both of these dogs can be friendly but personalities differ, so you never know. The Greyhound is known for being intelligent, athletic, and quiet. All dogs need proper socialization and that will be a big factor in how they interact with others. What does this mixed breed look and act like? Is it more like the Greyhound or the Havanese? Those are the questions we will try and answer below. Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful Greyhound Havanese Mix.

While we really recommend that you acquire all animals through a rescue, we understand that some people might go through a breeder to get their Greyhound Havanese Mix puppy. That is, if they have any Greyhound Havanese Mix puppies for sale.

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Greyhound Havanese Mix History

All hybrid or designer dogs are tough to get a good read on as there isn’t much history to them. Breeding specific dogs like this has become common in the last twenty years or so even though I am sure that this mixed breed found it’s share of dogs to the shelter due to accidental breeding. We will take a closer look at the history of both parent breeds below. If you are looking at breeders for new, designer dogs please beware of Puppy Mills. These are places that mass produce puppies, specifically for profit and don’t care at all about the dogs. If you have a few minutes, please sign our petition to stop puppy mills.

Greyhound History

Greyhounds are a sleek athletic dog. They are also the oldest purebred dog, dating to the time of the Pharaohs. They originated in the Middle East and North Africa with The first records of greyhound type dogs appearing about 8,000 years ago. They are so old that they are the only breed of dog mentioned by name in the Bible. In ancient Egypt, greyhounds were revered as gods, and only royalty were allowed to own them. Over the millennia, they made their way into Europe and became a popular hunting dog there as well. No other canine is as closely associated with speed, grace, and overall agility as the greyhound. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized them in 1885. They are obviously associated with racing here in the States which is highly controversial and has been outlawed in many states and regions.

Havanese History

The Havanese is the national dog of Cuba. It is a member of the Bichon family of dogs. As part of the Cuban revolution, people from the Upper Class headed to the United States. They were unfortunately unable to bring their dogs with them. Once they became established here, the breed had a bit of a resurrection. The initial gene pool was 11 dogs. It is actually used as a working dog at times, detecting mold and termites and tracking.
The American Kennel Club officially recognized the breed in 1995.

Greyhound Havanese Mix Size and Weight

Greyhound
Height: 27 - 30 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 57 - 88 lb.
Lifespan: 10 - 12 years

Havanese
Height: 9 - 11 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 10 - 16 lb.
Lifespan: 13 - 15 years

Greyhound Havanese Mix Personality

The Greyhound and the Havanese are both loyal and affectionate. They are also very charming, so watch out! This dog will require a good training regimen as they can get excited. They are very loyal to their family. One of the best things you can do for any breed is to socialize it as much as possible. Please use positive reinforcement, it goes a long way! She should be rather affectionate and love being with you, she can also be stubborn so keep that in mind.

Greyhound Havanese Mix Health

All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. We obviously recommend that you look for a reputable animal rescue in your area to find your new mixed breed. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.

The Greyhound mixed with the Havanese might be prone to joint dysplasia, epilepsy, kidney disease, among others.

Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.

Greyhound Havanese Mix Care

What are the grooming requirements?

Even if you know the breed, sometimes it is hard to tell if it will be a heavy shedder or a light shedder. Either way, Get ready to invest in a good vacuum if you want to keep your floors clean! Give them baths as needed, but not so much that you dry out their skin.

What are the exercise requirements?

Plan on taking them for extremely long walks and hikes to keep their energy level down. This mix will more than likely have a high energy level. This exercise will keep them from being destructive. A tired dog is a good dog. A tired dog is a good dog though. Never tie your dog up outside - that is inhumane and not fair to him.

What are the training requirements?

This is an intelligent dog that will be a little bit challenging to train. They are going to want to take the alpha position and need someone with a firm, strong, hand that can let them know their place. The best thing you can do is break the sessions into shorter daily sessions to keep their attention span higher. It might have a prey drive and be disposed to running for and chasing small prey, but if handled properly this can be managed. All dogs respond best to positive reinforcement. So make sure to praise her when she does well. She is an intelligent dog who loves to please, and loves a physical challenge. The more exercise she gets the easier she will be to train. Proper socialization is imperative to all dogs and puppies. Make sure to take her to the park and doggy day care to get her around as many people and dogs as possible.

Greyhound Havanese Mix Feeding

"A lot of times diet is done on a per-dog basis. Each one is unique and has different dietary requirements. Most dogs in the U.S. are overweight. A mix like this one that is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia should really be on fish oil and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements as soon as possible. A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background.

Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.

I good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background."

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