Hava-Jack Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Hava-Jack is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Cheerful
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Hava-Jack dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Hava-Jack. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

​United States

Jack Russell Terrier, Havanese

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

Brown

Black

White
Black
Sable
Gray

The coat of a Hava-Jack is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A Hava-Jack 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.

Hava-Jacks are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Hava-Jack is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Heart Murmur

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Blood Work
Echocardiogram Tests
Ophthalmic Examination
Electroretinogram (ERG)

Hava-Jack have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Hava-Jacks dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Cuddling, Tug-of-war, Walking, PuzzleToys, FetchAgain, Fetch, Running

Hava-Jacks are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Hava-Jack, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hava-Jacks 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.

The Hava-Jack is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Hava-Jack should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-17 pound (4 - 8 kg) Hava-Jack feed 1 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-Jack is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Hava-Jack is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Hava-Jacks are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Hava-Jacks are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Hava-Jacks are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Hava-Jacks are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Hava-Jacks are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Hava-Jacks are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Hava-Jack for a mellower experience.

Hava-Jack dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.