Weighing 7 to 13 pounds and standing no taller than about 11½ inches, the Havanese is a small, but sturdy dog with a well-developed and deep chest, rounded ribcage, and slightly arched neck that blends effortlessly with the rest of the body.
The signature tail, which stands high and curls forward, has a long, silky plume that can either fall forward or to either side.
Their ears, which normally hang down, are lifted when the dog is alert and has a distinctive fold.