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Havanese, the only dog breed native to Cuba, are cheerful little dogs  with a spring in their step and a gleam in their big, brown eyes. These  vivacious and sociable companions are becoming especially popular with  American city dwellers. Distinctive features of the Havanese include a curled-over tail and a  gorgeous silky coat, which comes in a variety of colors. Some owners  enjoy cording the coat, in the manner of a Puli, and others clip it  short to reduce grooming time. Happily, Havenese are just as cute no  matter what hairdo you give them.     Their small but sturdy bodies, adaptable nature, and social skills make  Havanese an ideal city dog, but they are content to be anywhere that  they can command the attention of admirers young and old alike.  Havanese are smart and trainable extroverts with the comic instincts of a  born clown, and are natural trick dogs. Havanese are also excellent  watchdogs and take the job seriously, but will usually keep the barking  to a minimum.  (this was pulled from the AKC site.)