Havanese Grooming Guide — Cost, Styles & Care Tips

Grooming Guide

Silky coat tangles easily and needs daily brushing if kept long. Most owners opt for a puppy or teddy bear cut. Minimal shedding makes them popular for allergy sufferers.

Popular Havanese Haircut Styles

Puppy Cut

Even length all over (usually ½–1 inch), clean face and feet. Simple, practical, and comfortable — ideal for active dogs or warm climates.

Maintenance: Low Add-on: +$0

Teddy Bear Cut

Uniform 1–2 inch length all over, rounded face — the most popular pet cut. Gives a cuddly, puppy-like appearance that's easy to maintain between grooms.

Maintenance: Medium Add-on: +$0–$10

Natural Long

A popular grooming style for this breed.

Maintenance: Medium Add-on: Varies

Top Knot

Body trimmed short with longer hair on the head tied or bowed up. Keeps hair out of eyes while maintaining a cute look.

Maintenance: Medium Add-on: +$0–$5

At-Home Care Tips

Brush daily or every other day to keep the coat healthy and distribute natural oils
Trim nails every 2-4 weeks or use a Dremel for smooth edges
Clean ears weekly — this breed is prone to ear infections
Regular bathing every 4-8 weeks helps keep the coat clean and healthy
NEVER shave a double-coated breed — the coat insulates against both heat and cold and may not regrow properly

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Boarding & Daycare

People-oriented — separation anxiety is very common. Home-style boarding is preferred. Generally friendly with all dogs.

Key Stats

Energy Level

Separation Anxiety

Trainability

What to Tell Your Boarding Facility

Energy level: Moderate energy — daily walks and some play time

Social style: outgoing, funny — prone to separation anxiety, benefits from extra attention

Should be in small-dog play groups only

Grooming during boarding: Daily brushing recommended to prevent matting

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Havanese grooming cost?

Professional grooming for a Havanese typically costs $45–$75 per session (typical national range). The exact price depends on your location, the dog's size within the breed range (7–13 lbs), coat condition, and the style you choose. Severely matted coats may incur additional dematting fees.

How often should a Havanese be groomed?

Havaneses should be professionally groomed every 4–6 weeks. Between professional visits, regular at-home brushing is important — even though this breed is a low shedder.

Are Havaneses good for boarding?

People-oriented — separation anxiety is very common. Home-style boarding is preferred. Generally friendly with all dogs.

What is the best haircut for a Havanese?

The most popular Havanese haircuts are Puppy Cut, Teddy Bear Cut, Natural Long. The best choice depends on your lifestyle, how much brushing you want to do at home, and your dog's comfort level with grooming.

Do Havaneses shed a lot?

Havaneses have a shedding level of 1 out of 5. They are considered very low shedders, making them popular for allergy sufferers.

How much does a Havanese weigh?

Havaneses typically weigh 7–13 lbs. They are classified as small dogs. Weight affects grooming prices — larger dogs within the breed range will generally cost more to groom.

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