Havatzu

by Christy Marsh
(Seattle, WA USA)

Louie is my 4 month old Havanese/Shih Tzu Mix. At 4 months he weighs 6 1/2 pounds. He is two toned (mainly white with a large black spot on his back and black tipped ears). He has large wide-set dark brown eyes that are soft and very mischievous! He looks more like a Havanese (National Dog of Cuba) than a Shih Tzu.

Louie is extremely Ruff & Tumble...built like a little tank. His hair is soft silky and if left unbrushed it is curly, but not overly curly. We have always had big farm dogs. This is our first small dog. I thought my husband and son would never go for a little dog, but they have fallen head over heels in love with Louie.

He is in constant motion when he is not sleeping. I will never have any other type of dog. I have found my little companion! He travels well...is Hyper-(Hypo?) allergenic and he very seldom ever barks. The best little hybrid puppy ever! :)