Ribs well rounded. Tail is set high, carried curled over the back and plumed with long silky hair. While standing, a dropped tail is permissible. Forequarters Forelegs are well boned and straight, the length from the elbow to the withers equal to the distance from the foot to the elbow. Dewclaws may be removed.
Feet are compact, well arched, well padded.
Any foot turning in or out is a fault . Dewclaws may be removed. Feet are same as front feet. Fault is same as the front feet. The Havanese is a double-coated breed with soft hair, both in outer and undercoat.