When Is A Havanese Full Grown? (Adult Size & Age Grown)

The Havanese is a toy-sized companion dog that was originally bred by Cuban aristocracy in the 1800s. They are a super affectionate and friendly dog to the point that they are often described as a ‘velcro dog’ as they don’t like leaving their owner’s side. You may be wondering what size a full grown Havanese is and the age when they get to that size.

If you are interested in knowing more about fully grown Havaneses, keep reading this article to find out all the answers to your questions about this breed!

Cover Image Credit: @havi_trio

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When Is A Havanese Full Grown?

A Havanese is fully grown between 6 and 8 months of age when they reach their full adult weight. Just before this age Havaneses reach their full height and for the remaining months of growth they will fill out and continue gaining weight.

Once your puppy is fully grown you’ll need to start investing in dog products that you’ll keep for their whole life such as:

A full size dog crate so they have their own cozy den to sleep in – consider a dog crate pad to make it that much comfier!
An adult sized dog raincoat to keep them dry during wet weather
An adult sized dog life jacket to help with swimming in lakes and oceans
An adult sized dog jacket for cold winter weather
A dog cooling vest if you live in a hot climate
High quality no-pull dog harness to reduce stress on their neck while walking
And other similar products

How Big Is A Havanese Full Grown?

A full grown Havanese is 8.5 to 11.5 inches (21.6cm to 29.2cm) tall and weighs 7 to 13 pounds (3.2kg to 5.9kg). There are also Teacup Havaneses which are an unofficial size that are 7 to 8.5 inches (17.8cm to 21.6cm) tall and weigh slightly less than 7 pounds (3.2kg) when fully grown.

havanese full grown adult size — Havanese via @lola.lolinski

What Does A Full Grown Havanese Look Like?

A full grown Havanese is a small dog that is slightly longer than tall. They have a rectangular body shape with short legs, a round face and a tail that curls over their back.

Adult Havaneses have a silky outer coat that can either be short or long depending on the way it is groomed. Their coat can come in many colors including white, cream, black, silver, sable and parti.

Full Grown Havanese Weight

Full grown Havaneses weigh 7 to 13 pounds (3.2kg to 5.9kg). They are a very small breed. A great way to predict the adult weight of a Havanese is to find out the weight of their parents and take the average.

	Teacup Havanese	Standard Havanese
Weight (lbs)	Under 7 lbs	7 to 13 lbs
Weight (kg)	Under 3.2kg	3.2kg to 5.9kg

Is My Havanese Overweight?

Your Havanese may be overweight if you have to push through excess fat to feel their ribs and if don’t have a visible waistline. When looking at a Havanese from a birds-eye view they should have a subtle hourglass figure. If they are overweight, their body shape may look very round or like a sausage instead of having a thinner waistline than their ribcage and hips.

If you are worried about your Havanese being overweight, the best thing you can do is go to the vet to get their professional opinion. They may suggest feeding your Havanese a different diet or suggest a more vigorous exercise regime. In the meantime, you can try and get your Havanese back to a healthier weight by going on more walks, encouraging them to run around more and playing active games like fetch. Also stop feeding your Havanese human food and don’t give them as many treats or snacks.

Is My Havanese Underweight?

Your Havanese may be underweight if you can see or feel the ridges of their ribs. When looking at a Havanese from a birds-eye view they should have a subtle hourglass figure. If the hourglass figure is very prominent or severe, your Havanese may be underweight.

There are a range of reasons why Havaneses may become underweight but the main ones are if you are underfeeding or over exercising them. Another common cause is sickness and if this is the case you should definitely go to a vet for a check-up.

havanese full grown — Havanese via @havanese_klub

Full Grown Havanese Height

Full grown Havaneses are 8.5 to 11.5 inches (21.6cm to 29.2cm) tall. They are quite a small breed. There are also Teacup Havaneses which are an unofficial size that are 7 to 8.5 inches (17.8cm to 21.6cm) tall.

	Teacup Havanese	Standard Havanese
Height (inches)	7 to 8.5 inches	8.5 to 11.5 inches
Height (cm)	17.8cm to 21.6cm	21.6cm to 29.2cm

How To Estimate Your Havanese’s Full Size

1. DNA Testing

Besides looking at Havanese growth charts and reading Havanese size guide articles, a good way to estimate your Havanese’s full size is to do a DNA test. Many people choose to DNA test their Havanese as a puppy to predict their adult size. Embark Vet offers a health test which will give you a predicted adult weight for your puppy.

2. Weight Prediction Formulas

Another way to predict a Havanese’s full size is to use a weight prediction formula. Most formulas require that you take a Havanese’s weight at the age they reach half their adult size and then multiply it by two.

Havanese Growth Chart

Birth to 2 Weeks

Between birth and 2 weeks of age, Havaneses are deaf and blind. They are unable to look after themselves and are fully dependant on their mothers as the only senses they have are taste and touch. Havaneses spend majority of these 2 weeks sleeping and nestling as close to their mother as they can. Their muscles are not developed and they cannot walk.

3 Weeks to 12 Weeks

From 3 weeks to 3 months of age, Havaneses start to become more independent. At the beginning of this period they will get their hearing and sense of smell. Their eyes and ears open so they become much more inquisitive about the world. They start to interact with litter mates, bark and walk a little as their muscles start to get stronger.

Havaneses start to become more aware of their surroundings and start to interact with others. Weaning begins during this stage so they start eating food other than their mother’s milk. By 8 weeks, they have full use of their senses and usually go to their new home.

4 Months to 6 Months

Teething begins between 4 and 6 months of age. Many Havaneses undergo a big growth spurt at this age as they are only eating puppy food now. At this age, your Havanese will be nearing their full adult height.

7 Months to 9 Months

Havaneses reach their full adult height and weight during this time period. They also reach sexual maturity. Female Havaneses go through their first heat if they are not desexed.

10 Months to 12 Months

Between 10 and 12 months you’ll have to start thinking about swaping over to adult food for your Havanese. At this age Havaneses are extremely active and also very inquisitive. They love exploring their world and learning new things.

Unfortunately, this is the age where you might start having problems with your Havanese as it is the adolescent stage. Havaneses may start displaying some regressive behavior like not listening to your training commands, being a bit aggressive or chewing up stuff. This is especially the case if your Havanese is not desexed as their hormones will start to kick in. Just remember that this won’t last long and be patient as your Havanese is a teenager.