Pastel
A long, silky coat in soft layered strokes.
Custom Havanese Portraits
Cuba's cheerful little ambassador, built for laps and laughter.
Upload a photo of your Havanese to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Pastel portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba's national dog, descended from small bichon-type dogs that arrived with Spanish settlers and became companions to the island's aristocracy. The breed dwindled after the Cuban Revolution and was rebuilt by enthusiasts in the United States. Today Havanese rank No. 25 on the AKC's 2025 list, loved for their sunny, social, slightly silly nature.
A Havanese portrait centers on the dark, expressive eyes, the soft muzzle and the long, silky coat that falls in waves (or, in some dogs, cords). Every color is possible, from cream and gold to chocolate, black and parti. Because the coat can easily cover the eyes, a clear, close photo is the key. Their playful sweetness makes them a joy in the pastel and watercolor styles.
Coat & color
Any color or pattern: cream, gold, white, black, chocolate, brindle and parti. Light coats are lovely in watercolor; parti coats shine in pastel.Popularity
No. 25 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Pastel · Soft pastel on toned paper.
Photo tips for your Havanese
01Clip back the fringe
A small clip or a fresh trim keeps the eyes visible.02Shoot after a brush
A freshly brushed coat reads soft and silky in a portrait.03Catch the bounce
A burst of photos during play captures their happiest expression.
Styles for a Havanese
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
Havanese portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
My Havanese has a corded coat. Will that work?
Yes. The portrait follows your photo, so cords, long silky coats and short puppy cuts all work. Just make sure the face and eyes are visible.
Which portrait style suits a Havanese?
We'd start with Pastel: A long, silky coat in soft layered strokes. Watercolor is a close second: Silky, wavy coats look beautiful in loose washes. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Havanese.
What kind of photo of my Havanese works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Havanese specifically: Clip back the fringe. A small clip or a fresh trim keeps the eyes visible. Shoot after a brush. A freshly brushed coat reads soft and silky in a portrait.
How much does a custom Havanese portrait cost?
Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.