Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Spirited
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Cheerful
Loving
Trainable
Intelligent
Loyal
Social

Hava-Welshs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Lagotto Romagnolos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Italy

Welsh Terrier, Havanese

water dog

Unknown

ancient times

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
White
Sable
Gray

Brown
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Pied
Sable

Hava-Welshs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Lagotto Romagnolos have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Curly

A Hava-Welsh can have a litter of 1-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Lagotto Romagnolo can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hava-Welshs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Lagotto Romagnolos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Murmur

Usually A Very Healthy Breed
Lysosomal Storage Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cerebellar Abiotrophy

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Blood Work
Echocardiogram Tests
Ophthalmic Examination

Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Hava-Welsh, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lagotto Romagnolo, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hava-Welshs usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Lagotto Romagnolos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Hava-Welshs require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Lagotto Romagnolos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Hava-Welsh should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Lagotto Romagnolo should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Hava-Welsh feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 28-35 pound (13 - 16 kg) Lagotto Romagnolo feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Hava-Welsh is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Lagotto Romagnolo is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Hava-Welsh is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Lagotto Romagnolo is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Lagotto Romagnolos have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Hava-Welshs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Lagotto Romagnolos are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Hava-Welshs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Lagotto Romagnolos are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Hava-Welshs are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Lagotto Romagnolos are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Hava-Welshs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Lagotto Romagnolos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Hava-Welshs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Lagotto Romagnolos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

The Hava-Welsh is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Lagotto Romagnolos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.