I had never heard of that breed, so I looked it up. Very interesting history of such a cute dog!
http://www.bing.com/search?q=havanese&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IENTTR&conversationid=
I just read the whole thing through. Our labradoodles love to perch on the back of furniture, too, and look out the window to announce visitors, or just people on the street. Just to be clear, we own Daisy, but now that we have moved to be near dot, we have inherited Toby (Daisy's bro) and Emerson, too (our granddot). They have a slight tendency to break their house training at times. That is why we now own a carpet cleaner.
Dogs are dogs, and children are children. What is your pup's name? I am sure hearts on this forum are melting right now.
I, also, want to say that Daisy and Toby just turned two. They are an explosive bundle of energy when together. They never stop until they drop of exhaustion. I don't think that would be good for your 9 year old. I really wish I could take her.
Maybe this site will help you.
https://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/giving-up-your-pet/