Havanese

noun

Ha·​va·​nese ˌha-və-ˈnēz 

ˌhä-, 

-ˈnēs

plural Havanese

: any of a breed of small, short-legged, sturdy dogs developed in Cuba that have a thick coat of long, soft, silky hair and a well-feathered tail curled over the back

Examples of Havanese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dogs, part of a Havanese and Biewer terrier breeding scheme, were found in a home that officials said smelled of ammonia and feces. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

So are some other 2020 finalists, Bono the Havanese, Wilma the boxer — and Siba, the standard poodle who defeated them all to claim that year’s best in show award. — Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026

Bono, the Havanese and Reserve Best in Show Winner from the 2019 Westminster Dog Show, will also join the group, which includes other high-ranking dogs from Westminster's history. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 23 Jan. 2026

The photos show the 18-year-old Havanese — who appeared to be wearing a tiny suit for the occasion — lounging on a dog bed by a large blue floral arch at the altar. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

Smaller breeds like the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pug, Boston Terrier, Shih Tzu, and Havanese offer lovable companionship, often preferring constant closeness with their humans. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025

My friend Sally, who, like Donna, also has a trainer, walks Minnie, her Havanese, four times a day. — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025

Royce, the Havanese, 2nd place winner of the Toy Group, during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. — CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Havanese

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• absentees
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• adoptees
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