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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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the javanes dog a breed that might just
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be the cutest little fluff ball you've
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ever seen but before you rush out to
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bring one home let me give you 12
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reasons why owning a Havanese might not
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be the best idea grab your popcorn
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because this is going to be a wild ride
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one The Grooming nightmare first off
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let's discuss grooming havan dogs have
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luxurious coats that look like they just
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walked off a Hollywood set but here's
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the kicker they require more grooming
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than a Hollywood Diva you'll find
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yourself brushing them daily trying to
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prevent their silky fur from turning
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into a matted mess if you think you're
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getting a low maintenance pet think
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again you're signing up for a part-time
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job as a dog stylist two potty training
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challenges now let's dive into potty
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training paves can be notoriously
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stubborn when it comes to learning where
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to go you might find yourself in a
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battle of wills trying to convince your
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pint-sized compan ion that the grass is
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indeed Greener outside it's like
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negotiating with a toddler who thinks
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they can hold it forever good luck with
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that three separation anxiety Central if
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you enjoy going out without worrying
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about your dog's emotional state a
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Havanese is not for you these little
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guys can suffer from separation anxiety
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like it's an Olympic sport leave them
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alone for more than 2 hours and you
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might come home to find your house has
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been transformed into a disaster Zone
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they'll give you the sad puppy eyes as
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if to say how could you leave me spoiler
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alert they will make sure you feel
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guilty about it four The Barking Brigade
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let's not forget about their vocal
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talents havan are known for barking
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sometimes at nothing at all you'll think
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you've adopted a tiny alarm system that
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goes off at the slightest noise a
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passing car bark a neighbor sneezing
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bark you'll be left wondering if you've
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brought home a dog or an overly dramatic
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theer actor five health issues Galore
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now let's get serious for a moment havan
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dogs are prone to a laundry list of
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health problems that could make your
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head spin faster than their tails from
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heart murmurs to hip dysplasia these
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little guys come with more health
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concerns than your average human at a
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doctor's office you'll find yourself
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spending more time at the vet than at
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the dog park six the Weight Watchers
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dilemma haves don't need many calories
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due to their small size which means they
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can easily become little couch potatoes
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if you're not careful you'll have to
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monitor their food intake like it's a
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top secret government mission one too
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many treats and suddenly you're dealing
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with an overweight dog who thinks it's
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okay to lounge around all day seven the
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attention hog if you're looking for a
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dog that will give you some space keep
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looking haves are attention Hogs of the
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highest order they want to be with you
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always you'll find yourself saying
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things like I love you too but can I
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please have 5 Minutes Alone forget about
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personal space it's all about them now
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eight the drama queens of dogs speaking
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of attention these pups are drama queens
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if they don't get enough love and
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affection they'll throw fits that would
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make any soap oper are proud you'll
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witness Tantrums that rival those of
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toddlers in the candy aisle at the
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grocery store Nine the couch potato
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Paradox you'd think with all that energy
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they'd be active Little Creatures but no
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hav jaes have mastered the art of Being
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couch potatoes disguised as dogs you'll
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try to coax them into playing fetch only
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to find them staring at you as if you've
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asked them to run a marathon 10 The
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Snuggle Bandit but here's the twist
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despite all their quirks and craziness
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these little guys are snuggle Bandits
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they'll curl up next to you and melt
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your heart until they start snoring
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louder than a freight train at 3:00 a.m.
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11 the socialization struggles and let's
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talk about about socialization panes can
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be snobble little creatures they'll look
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at other dogs like they're beneath them
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while you're trying to make friends at
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the dog park it's like having an elitist
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friend who thinks they're too good for
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everyone else 12 the commitment phobia
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finally owning a Havanese is like being
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in a long-term relationship with someone
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who has commitment issues they need
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constant reassurance that they're loved
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while also making sure you're aware that
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they could leave at any moment if things
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aren't perfect so there you have it it
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12 reasons why owning a Havanese might
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just be one of the wildest rides of your
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life sure they're adorable and cuddly
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but remember with great fluff comes
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great responsibility and possibly some
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sleepless nights filled with barking
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Symphonies and dramatic Tantrums thank
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you for listening may your pet choices
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be wise and your sleep uninterrupted
